Tony Wilt
| Tony Wilt | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 26th district | |
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Assumed office June 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Matt Lohr |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
September 18, 1961 Harrisonburg, Virginia |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Vickie Elizabeth Cook |
| Children | Rebecca, Matthew |
| Residence | Broadway, Virginia |
| Alma mater | Blue Ridge Community College |
| Occupation | Concrete contractor |
| Committees |
Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Counties, Cities and Towns Militia, Police and Public Safety |
| Website | www.delegatewilt.com |
Tony O. Wilt (born September 18, 1961 in Harrisonburg, Virginia) is an American politician. A Republican, he was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in 2010. He currently represents the 26th district, made up of the city of Harrisonburg and part of Rockingham County in the Shenandoah Valley.[1][2]
Early life, education, business career
Wilt graduated from Broadway High School in 1979. He received an A.A. degree from Blue Ridge Community College in 1994, and a bachelor's degree in applied ministry from Cornerstone Bible College in 2005.[1][2]
After high school, Wilt went to work for his family's business, Superior Concrete, Inc. He is now the president and general manager.[1][2]
Wilt married Vickie Elizabeth Cook c. 1987. They have a two children, Rebecca and Matthew.[1][2]
Political career
On March 16, 2010, Governor Bob McDonnell appointed the 26th district incumbent, Matt Lohr, Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.[3] Wilt became the Republican nominee to succeed Lohr. He defeated Democrat Kai E. Degner and independent Carolyn W. Frank in a special election on June 15, receiving 65.79% of the vote.[4] Wilt was unopposed for reelection in 2011.[5]
Notes
- 1 2 3 4 "Virginia House of Delegates 2012; Delegate Tony O. Wilt;". Virginia House of Delegates. Retrieved 2012-11-01.
- 1 2 3 4 "Delegate Tony Wilt". Retrieved 2012-11-01.
- ↑ "Lohr Appointed as Next Commissioner of VDACS". WHSV.com. 2010-03-17. Retrieved 2012-11-01.
- ↑ "2010 June Special - HOD 26 Official Results". Virginia State Board of Elections.
- ↑ "November 2011 General Election Official Results". Virginia State Board of Elections.
External links
- "Delegate Tony Wilt (R-Harrisonburg)". Richmond Sunlight.
- "Tony Wilt". Virginia Public Access Project.
- "Election Results". Virginia State Board of Elections.