Christopher “Chris” Tipton is the Republican candidate for House of Delegates District 33. Tipton currently works as a physician assistant providing family medicine services through Southern West Virginia Health System’s Man Clinic. According to his campaign, he began his work with the Logan Emergency Ambulance Service Authority as an emergency medical technician and later became a paramedic. He currently serves on LEASA’s Board of Directors. He has also been involved with the Buffalo Creek Volunteer Fire Department, where he served as a firefighter and now serves on its board. Tipton won the Republican nomination in May 2026 by defeating incumbent Del. Jordan Bridges. Tipton received 610 votes compared with Bridges’ 557. His campaign emphasizes protecting coal and energy jobs, strengthening rural health care, supporting first responders and expanding opportunities for children in southern West Virginia.
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