Don Forsht
Don Forsht | |
|---|---|
| Member of the West Virginia House of Representatives from the 91st district | |
| Assumed office December 1, 2022 | |
| Member of the West Virginia House of Representatives from the 60th district | |
| In office December 1, 2020 – December 1, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | S. Marshall Wilson |
| Succeeded by | Dana Ferrell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Washington, D.C. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Mary Carson |
| Children | 5 |
| Alma mater | University of Maryland |
| Occupation | Business owner |
Don Forsht is an American politician serving as a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 91st district.[1]
Biography
Forsht earned a bachelor's degree in business and information technology from the University of Maryland. He served in the United States Air Force in the Vietnam War. He is a Christian.[2] He is a member and former president of Blue Ridge Patriots, a Tea Party Political action committee.[3][4]
Electoral History
Forsht was elected to the 60th district in the 2020 West Virginia House of Delegates election, and was redistricted to the 91st district in the 2022 West Virginia House of Delegates election. He lost the Republican primary to Joseph de Soto in the 2024 West Virginia House of Delegates election.[5]
References
- ^ "Don Forsht". Mountain State Spotlight. September 22, 2022. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
- ^ "Don Forsht". Ballotpedia. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
- ^ "Meet Don Forsht". www.donforsht4wv.com. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
- ^ "Don Forsht (R - Berkeley, 091)". WV Legislature. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
- ^ Hall, Ainsley (April 3, 2024). "Forsht seeks another term in House of Delegates". The Journal. Retrieved July 8, 2024.