Ian Masters (politician)
West Virginia politician (born 1986)
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Ian T. Masters (born February 27, 1986) is an American politician and attorney who is currently serving as a Republican member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 91st district.[2] The district is based in Berkeley County.[3] He was appointed on January 23, 2025 to fill a vacancy left[4] after Democratic representative-elect Joseph de Soto was arrested.[5][6][7] A lawsuit was dismissed from the West Virginia Democratic Party over his appointment, due to de Soto switching party affiliations to Democrat prior to the vacancy.[8][9]
Ian Masters | |
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| Member of the West Virginia House of Representatives from the 91st district | |
| Assumed office January 23, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Don Forsht |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 27, 1986 |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Katelyn Masters |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | West Virginia University |
Personal life and career
Masters lives in Gerrardstown.[10] He is married to Katelyn Masters and has four children.[2] He is Christian.[11] He was the President of the West Virginia Citizens Defense League, a gun lobby.[12][13] He is a conservative.[14] He is an alumnus of the West Virginia University College of Law.[15][16]