Daniel Linville

Daniel Linville is an American politician and business owner, currently serving as a Republican Assistant Majority Whip in the West Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 16th district.[1]

Daniel Linville
Assistant Majority Whip
Assumed office
December 1, 2020
LeaderRoger Hanshaw
Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates
from the 16 district
Assumed office
August 1, 2018
Preceded byC.E. Romine
Personal details
BornMilton, West Virginia, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Parent(s)Steve Linville (father)
Carla Linville (mother)
EducationMarshall University (BA)
Websitelinvilleforwv.com

Early life

Linville was born and raised in Milton, West Virginia to parents Carla and Steve Linville and graduated from Marshall University.[2]

Career

Political career

Linville was appointed to the West Virginia House of Delegates as a member from the 16th district in August 2018 after C.E. Romine resigned for health and personal reasons.[3] He successfully sought reelection in the 2020 general election.[4]

In addition to his party leadership position in the House, Linville serves as the chair of the Technology & Infrastructure Committee. He additionally serves on the Finance Committee; Committee on Senior, Children and Family Issues; and the Small Business Entrepreneurship and Economic Development Committee. Linville is also a member of several interim committees, including the Employee Suggestion Award Board, of which he serves as chair; the Select Committee on Infrastructure, of which he serves as vice chair; the Joint Standing Committee on Finance; the Legislative Oversight Committee on Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority; and the Joint Committee on Technology.[1]

Community involvement

Linville is involved with several civic organizations, including the Rotary Club; Cabell County Farm Bureau; and on the Cabell-Wayne Beekeeper's Association. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Keith Albee Performing Arts Theater.[2][5]

References
  1. "West Virginia House of Delegates | Daniel Linville". West Virginia House of Delegates. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
  2. "W.Va. House 16 candidate: Daniel Linville (R)". The Herald-Dispatch. September 15, 2020. Retrieved January 17, 2021.
  3. "Republican Daniel Linville appointed to House of Delegates". Associated Press. August 1, 2018. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
  4. "November 3, 2020 General Election". Clarity Elections. West Virginia Secretary of State. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
  5. Zuckerman, Jake (November 22, 2018). "Teachers, veterans, a beekeeper, oh my! 36 new delegates to claim seats in Jan". Charleston Gazette-Mail. Archived from the original on January 18, 2021. Retrieved January 17, 2021.
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