Chris Phillips was born in Buckannon, West Virginia, and graduated from Phillip Barbour High School. Phillips currently is the president of CGP Foods Inc. He is the incumbent Republican for House of Delegates District 68. If reelected, this will be Phillips’ fifth term in the House. He was first elected to the House of Delegates in 2018. Phillips is a part of the Barbour County Development Authority. His priorities in office include protecting second amendment rights; specifically when expanding and protecting concealed carry rights in the state, and he has advocated for stabilizing energy rates touting it will keep coal production consistent. Phillips won the primary over candidates David Critchfield and Tyler Williams when he received 73.2% of the vote. Phillips will run unopposed in the general election on Nov. 3.
Demolition Slated For Thurmond Area Of New River Gorge Despite Protests
Construction and building removal work is scheduled to begin in late November in the Prince, Thurmond and Brookside areas of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, despite resistance.
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