Joe C. Ellington Jr. is a Republican from Princeton and the incumbent delegate representing House District 38. He is a physician and has served in the West Virginia House since first being elected in 2010. His education includes a bachelor’s degree from Guilford College, graduate degrees from Duke University and a medical degree from Wake Forest University. He completed his medical residency at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Michigan and is a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Ellington has held several leadership positions in the House. He has chaired the Health and Human Resources Committee and served as chairman of the Education Committee. In January 2026, he was promoted to Deputy Speaker of the House. He also serves on the Banking and Insurance, Education, Finance, Public Education and Rules committees. During the 2026 legislative session, Ellington sponsored bills involving chronic absenteeism, school funding, financial aid, school personnel and student transcripts. His legislative work has made education a major part of his record.
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