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Since 2007, Pritt has owned and operated Pritt & Pritt LLC with his wife, Kelly. He was elected to the [[West Virginia House of Delegates]] in November 2020 and assumed office on December 1, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Chris Pritt|url=https://ballotpedia.org/Chris_Pritt|access-date=2021-06-11|website=Ballotpedia|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=November 3, 2018|title=Ron Gregory: Here’s how it shakes out in Tuesday’s voting|work=AP News|url=https://apnews.com/article/48b88966f50c4b53ae190715d9e37f0c}}</ref> |
Since 2007, Pritt has owned and operated Pritt & Pritt LLC with his wife, Kelly. He was elected to the [[West Virginia House of Delegates]] in November 2020 and assumed office on December 1, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Chris Pritt|url=https://ballotpedia.org/Chris_Pritt|access-date=2021-06-11|website=Ballotpedia|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=November 3, 2018|title=Ron Gregory: Here’s how it shakes out in Tuesday’s voting|work=AP News|url=https://apnews.com/article/48b88966f50c4b53ae190715d9e37f0c}}</ref> |
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== Controversies == |
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In July 2022, a viral video of Pritt speaking on the floor of the state legislature showed Pritt arguing that making absent fathers pay child support will encourage more abortions.<ref>{{Cite news|date=July 32, 2022|title=WV State Rep. Pritt (R) attempts to argue that making absent fathers pay child support will encourage more abortions|work=The Recount|url=https://therecount.com/watch/wv-state-rep-pritt-r/2645883964}}</ref> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 21:48, 31 July 2022
Chris Pritt | |
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| Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 36th district | |
| Assumed office December 1, 2020 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 17, 1978 Stuart, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Kelly Pritt |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | West Virginia Wesleyan College (BA) Virginia Tech (MPA) Ohio Northern University (JD) |
Chris Pritt (born November 17, 1978) is an American politician serving as a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 36th district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office on December 1, 2020.
Early life and education
Pritt was born in Stuart, Virginia. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from West Virginia Wesleyan College, a Master of Public Administration from Virginia Tech, and a Juris Doctor from the Claude W. Pettit College of Law at Ohio Northern University.[1]
Career
Since 2007, Pritt has owned and operated Pritt & Pritt LLC with his wife, Kelly. He was elected to the West Virginia House of Delegates in November 2020 and assumed office on December 1, 2020.[2][3]
Controversies
In July 2022, a viral video of Pritt speaking on the floor of the state legislature showed Pritt arguing that making absent fathers pay child support will encourage more abortions.[4]
References
- ^ "About Our Charleston West Virginia Law Firm". Pritt Law. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
- ^ "Chris Pritt". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
- ^ "Ron Gregory: Here's how it shakes out in Tuesday's voting". AP News. November 3, 2018.
- ^ "WV State Rep. Pritt (R) attempts to argue that making absent fathers pay child support will encourage more abortions". The Recount. July 32, 2022.
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- 1978 births
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- People from Stuart, Virginia
- West Virginia Wesleyan College alumni
- Virginia Tech alumni
- Claude W. Pettit College of Law alumni
- Ohio Northern University alumni
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- Members of the West Virginia House of Delegates
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