Jill Upson

Jill S. Upson
Member of the West Virginia House of Representatives
from the 65th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
2015
Personal details
Political party Republican
Residence Charles Town, West Virginia[1]
Website Jill Upson for West Virginia

Jill Upson is a Republican Delegate-elect of the West Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 65th district, which includes Jefferson County, West Virginia. Upson is the first black Republican woman elected to the West Virginia House of Delegates.[2][3]

In the 2014 election, Upson defeated the Democratic incumbent Tiffany Lawrence even though Lawrence raised more money for her campaign.[4][5] Upson won the 2014 election 56 to 44 percent.[6] GOPAC, the national Republican political action committee, gave over $20,000 to Upson for her 2014 race against Lawrence.[7]

Upson challenged Lawrence in 2012 and lost 52 to 48 percent.[8]

Personal life

She is married to Kelvin Upson, who serves in the U.S. military.[9] She has one son.[10]

References

  1. ↑ Umstead, Matthew (May 15, 2014). "Blair looks to become youngest W.Va. state lawmaker". Hagerstown Harald-Mail (Hagerstown, Maryland). Retrieved December 1, 2014.
  2. ↑ Dewan, Shaila (November 29, 2014). "G.O.P. Gains by Tapping Democrats’ Base for State Candidates". New York Times (New York, New York). Retrieved December 1, 2014.
  3. ↑ Schouten, Fredreka (November 12, 2014). "Liberal donors plan new investments in state politics". USA Today (Arlington, Virginia). Retrieved December 1, 2014.
  4. ↑ Emke, Dave (October 1, 2014). "More funds going to Dems in area races". The Journal. Retrieved November 9, 2014.
  5. ↑ DeMello, Chelsea (November 4, 2014). "Upson upsets Lawrence for 65th District seat". The Journal. Retrieved November 9, 2014.
  6. ↑ "West Virginia Election Results". West Virginia Secretary of State (Charleston, West Virginia). November 4, 2014. Retrieved December 1, 2014.
  7. ↑ Kercheval, Hoppy (November 3, 2014). "Breaking down WV House of Delegates races". West Virginia Radio Corporation (Morgantown, West Virginia). Retrieved December 1, 2014.
  8. ↑ "West Virginia Election Results". West Virginia Secretary of State (Charleston, West Virginia). November 6, 2012. Retrieved December 1, 2014.
  9. ↑ McCormick, Liz (November 7, 2014). "Meet Delegate-Elect for the 65th District, Jill Upson". West Virginia Public Broadcasting (Charleston, West Virginia). Retrieved December 1, 2014.
  10. ↑ "Future Majority Project: Races to Watch". Republican State Leadership Committee (Washington, D.C.). 2014. Retrieved December 1, 2014.

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