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Member, House of Delegates, District 53
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Tristan LeavittWest Virginia Legislature

Tristan Leavitt

Candidate for Member, House of Delegates, District 53

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
Attorney
Lives in
Charleston
Campaign website
leavittforwv.com

Delegate since 2025. A lawyer and former congressional staffer who led two federal agencies during the first Trump administration.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Sponsored sales tax exemption for diapers and baby itemsIn office

    Lead sponsor of HB 4930 (2026 regular session), titled "Creating exemption from sales tax for diapers and baby items". Status listed on the Legislature's site: Pending (Finance).

    Tristan Leavitt, House of Delegates member page

    Government record · West Virginia Legislature · Sponsored Legislation, 2026: HB 4930 · wvlegislature.gov

    “Creating exemption from sales tax for diapers and baby items”
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  • Sponsored the Truth in Taxation ActIn office

    Lead sponsor of HB 4929 (2026 regular session), titled "Creating the Truth in Taxation Act". Status listed on the Legislature's site: Pending (Finance).

    Tristan Leavitt, House of Delegates member page

    Government record · West Virginia Legislature · Sponsored Legislation, 2026: HB 4929 · wvlegislature.gov

    “Creating the Truth in Taxation Act”
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Public safety

  • Sponsored domestic violence prevention act signed into lawIn office

    Lead sponsor of HB 5101 (2026 regular session), titled "The Joanna Phillips Domestic Violence Prevention Act". Status listed on the Legislature's site: Signed.

    Tristan Leavitt, House of Delegates member page

    Government record · West Virginia Legislature · Sponsored Legislation, 2026: HB 5101 · wvlegislature.gov

    “The Joanna Phillips Domestic Violence Prevention Act”
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Health & human services

  • Supports community-based wellness and addiction recovery

    Issues — Leavitt for WV

    Campaign website · Tristan Leavitt campaign · leavittforwv.com

    “He believes firmly in the power of community to encourage wellness and promote recovery.”
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Government & transparency

  • Sponsored bill reorganizing the executive branchIn office

    Lead sponsor of HB 4594 (2026 regular session), titled "Reorganization of the Executive branch". Status listed on the Legislature's site: Pending.

    Tristan Leavitt, House of Delegates member page

    Government record · West Virginia Legislature · Sponsored Legislation, 2026: HB 4594 · wvlegislature.gov

    “Reorganization of the Executive branch”
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