Paul Espinosa, a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates since 2013, is a candidate for the West Virginia State Senate.
Paul is seeking the Republican nomination for the 16th Senatorial District representing Jefferson and Berkeley Counties.
“I believe Jefferson and Berkeley County need an experienced, fiscally conservative representative who as part of our Eastern Panhandle legislative team will ensure we have an effective voice in the State Senate,” said Paul. “I’ve been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support I’ve received since announcing my pre-candidacy last spring and I look forward to waging a multifaceted, grassroots campaign and continuing to engage with district voters over the coming months.”
As House Education Chairman, as House Majority Whip, and now as Speaker Pro Tempore, Paul has played a leadership role in enacting the most conservative legislative agenda in the nation. And as a member of the House Finance Committee, he’s helped craft and enact flat state budgets making it possible to reduce the tax burden on hard-working West Virginians and helped forge agreement on the largest tax cut in state history.
Paul has also been a champion for student-centered education, sponsoring and working for the enactment of the Hope Scholarship, public charter school legislation, and modernization of our state’s home school laws – providing parents and students access to quality and innovative options both within and outside the traditional public education system.
He also led efforts to create a higher education funding model to ensure equitable funding for our state’s higher education institutions including Shepherd University and Blue Ridge Community and Technical College.
“I’ll bring that same consensus-building approach to the State Senate, ensuring that the 16th District has an effective voice in Charleston as part of a cohesive Eastern Panhandle team,” added Paul.
An eFFECTIVE, fiscally Conservative voice for the 16th district!
Promises Made, PROMISES KEPT
About Paul Espinosa
Paul Espinosa
Tax Reform - Paul played a leadership role in forging agreement on the largest tax cut in state history.
Controlling Government Spending - As a member of the House Finance Committee, Paul has helped craft and enact flat state budgets making it possible to reduce the tax burden on hard working West Virginians.
Education - Paul has been a champion for student-centered education, sponsoring and working for the enactment of the Hope Scholarship, public charter school legislation, and modernization of our state's home school laws - helping ensure parents and students have access to quality and innovative options both within and outside the traditional public education system. He's also worked tirelessly to ensure equitable funding for our state's higher education institutions.
Licensure Reform - Paul has been a leader in reducing the barriers to those entering the workforce. Paul was recognized by the Foundation for Government Accountability with their Legislative Champion Award and will continue his efforts as our State Senator to improve our state's workforce participation rate.
Government Transparency & Reform - Paul will continue to demand accountability and transparency across state government and his efforts to eliminate waste, fraud and abuse through regular, comprehensive audits.
Paid for by Espinosa for Senate, Mary C. Espinosa, Treasurer