Name Tony Wilt | Spouse(s) Vickie Elizabeth Cook Role Politician Children Rebecca, Matthew | |
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Born September 18, 1961Harrisonburg, Virginia ( 1961 -09-18 ) Residence Broadway, Virginia, United States | ||
Valley Family Forum "Unveiling" - Tony Wilt
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.
Contents
- Valley Family Forum Unveiling Tony Wilt
- Delegate Tony Wilts Floor Comments on the Reciprocity Agreement
- Early life education business career
- Political career
- References
Delegate Tony Wilt's Floor Comments on the Reciprocity Agreement
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.
After high school, Wilt went to work for his family's business, Superior Concrete, Inc. He is now the president and general manager.
Wilt married Vickie Elizabeth Cook c. 1987. They have a two children, Rebecca and Matthew.
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. 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. Wilt was unopposed for reelection in 2011.