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Trenton Carl Barnhart (born November 12, 1996) is an American politician who has served as a Delegate from the 7th district to the West Virginia House of Delegates since 2019. Barnhart is a Republican.

Early life, education, and career

Barnhart was born in St. Marys, West Virginia to Mark and Lori Barnhart. He has a B.A. and an M.B.A from the University of Charleston. He was employed as a community banker and compliance auditor. He was also a member of the Pleasants County Republican Executive Committee.

Elections

2019

Barnhart was appointed by West Virginia governor Jim Justice following the resignation of Delegate Jason Harshbarger, on September 17, 2019.

2020

In his first primary election, Barnhart was challenged by fellow Republican Kerry Murphy, whom he defeated with 53.65% of the vote.

Barnhart won unopposed in the general election.

Tenure

Committee assignments

• Workforce Development (Vice Chair)
• Banking and Insurance
• Government Organization
• Health and Human Resources
• Small Business and Economic Development

Barnhart is an Assistant Majority Whip in the Republican-controlled House of Delegates.

Barnhart had a 14% rating from the West Virginia chapter of the Sierra Club as of 2020.

Gun rights

Barnhart is a member of the National Rifle Association of America. He has an A rating from the West Virginia Citizens Defense League, a gun rights organization, of which he is member, as of 2020. Barnhart was a sponsor of HB 2739, a bill that would declare West Virginia a Second Amendment "sanctuary state."

DC statehood

With many of his fellow Delegates, Barnhart signed onto a resolution requesting West Virginia Senators and Congressmen to oppose bills that would allow statehood for the District of Columbia.

Personal life

Barnhart is a Christian.

References

1. ^ "Member Biography: Delegate Barnhart". West Virginia Legislature. Retrieved March 24, 2021.
2. Adams, Steven Allen. "Justice appoints Trenton Barnhart to House seat". Parkersburg News and Sentinel. Archived from the original on September 18, 2019. Retrieved March 24, 2021.
3. "2020 Primary Election: House of Delegates 7th District". West Virginia Board of Elections. Retrieved March 24, 2021.
4. "2020 General Election: House of Delegates 7th District". West Virginia Board of Elections. Retrieved March 24, 2021.
5. "Member Profiles: Delegate Barnhart". West Virginia Legislature. Retrieved March 24, 2021.
6. "WV Sierra Club Legislative Scorecard 2019 - 2020". Sierra Club. Archived from the original on March 18, 2021. Retrieved March 23, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
7. "Candidate Ratings 2020". West Virginia Citizens Defense League. Archived from the original on August 10, 2020. Retrieved March 23, 2021.
8. "West Virginia House Bill 2739". LegiScan. Archived from the original on October 3, 2023. Retrieved March 24, 2021.
9. "WV GOP Letter (2021)" (PDF). Students for DC Statehood. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 29, 2021. Retrieved March 24, 2021.

• Republican Party members of the West Virginia House of Delegates
• Living people
• 1996 births
• 21st-century members of the West Virginia Legislature
• People from St. Marys, West Virginia
• University of Charleston alumni
• Christians from West Virginia