Tony Wilt
American politician (born 1961)
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Tony O. Wilt (born September 18, 1961) is an American politician. A Republican, he was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in 2010. He currently represents[update] the 34th district, made up of the city of Harrisonburg and part of Rockingham County in the Shenandoah Valley.[1][2]
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34th district (2024–present)
Tony Wilt | |
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Wilt in 2023 | |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates | |
| Assumed office June 24, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Matt Lohr |
| Constituency | 26th district (2010–2024) 34th district (2024–present) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 18, 1961 Harrisonburg, Virginia, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Vickie Elizabeth Cook |
| Children | Rebecca, Matthew |
| 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 |
Early life, education, business career
Born in Harrisonburg, Virginia, 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.[update][1][2]
Wilt married Vickie Elizabeth Cook in 1987. They have two children.[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]
In 2022, Wilt was promoted to chair of the Public Safety Committee.[6]
In 2023, Wilt was reelected to the House of Delegates. Starting in the 2024 session he will represent the 34th district, following earlier redistricting.[7]