Tony Wilt

Tony Wilt
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the 26th district
Assumed office
June 2010
Preceded by Matt Lohr
Personal details
Born ( 1961 -09-18) September 18, 1961
Harrisonburg, Virginia
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Vickie Elizabeth Cook
Children Rebecca, Matthew
Residence Broadway, Virginia
Alma mater Blue Ridge Community College
Occupation Concrete contractor
Committees Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
Counties, Cities and Towns
Militia, Police and Public Safety
Website www.delegatewilt.com

Tony O. Wilt (born September 18, 1961 in Harrisonburg, Virginia) is an American politician. A Republican, he was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in 2010. He currently represents the 26th district, made up of the city of Harrisonburg and part of Rockingham County in the Shenandoah Valley.[1][2]

Early life, education, business career

Wilt graduated from Broadway High School in 1979. He received an A.A. degree from Blue Ridge Community College in 1994, and a bachelor's degree in applied ministry from Cornerstone Bible College in 2005.[1][2]

After high school, Wilt went to work for his family's business, Superior Concrete, Inc. He is now the president and general manager.[1][2]

Wilt married Vickie Elizabeth Cook c. 1987. They have a two children, Rebecca and Matthew.[1][2]

Political career

On March 16, 2010, Governor Bob McDonnell appointed the 26th district incumbent, Matt Lohr, Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.[3] Wilt became the Republican nominee to succeed Lohr. He defeated Democrat Kai E. Degner and independent Carolyn W. Frank in a special election on June 15, receiving 65.79% of the vote.[4] Wilt was unopposed for reelection in 2011.[5]

Notes

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Virginia House of Delegates 2012; Delegate Tony O. Wilt;". Virginia House of Delegates. Retrieved 2012-11-01.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Delegate Tony Wilt". Retrieved 2012-11-01.
  3. "Lohr Appointed as Next Commissioner of VDACS". WHSV.com. 2010-03-17. Retrieved 2012-11-01.
  4. "2010 June Special - HOD 26 Official Results". Virginia State Board of Elections.
  5. "November 2011 General Election Official Results". Virginia State Board of Elections.


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