Joshua A. Holstein is a Republican member of the House of Delegates representing District 32 in Boone County. Holstein was first elected to the House in 2020 at age 19, becoming one of the youngest people ever elected to the West Virginia Legislature. He has served on several House committees, including Judiciary, Energy and Public Works, Environment, Infrastructure and Technology, and Legal Services, where he currently serves as vice chair. His legislative work has included bills involving education, substance abuse recovery, child care, infrastructure, taxes, public safety and economic development. In 2025, Holstein was elected chairman of the West Virginia Republican Party, making him the youngest person to hold the position. In August 2026, the state Republican Executive Committee unanimously reelected him to a full four-year term as chairman. Holstein is seeking another term representing District 32 and will face Democratic challenger Jennifer Allyn Bias Bryant in the November 2026 general election.
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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