Chris Toney
Christopher Wayne Toney is an American politician who has served as a Delegate from the 31st District to the West Virginia House of Delegates since 2018. He is a Republican.
Early life, education, and career
Toney was born to Gregory Toney and Emma Shrewsbury. He received a B.A. in History and Special Education from Concord University. He operated a school bus before assuming office.Elections
2018
In his first primary, Toney defeated incumbent Chanda Adkins with 51.16% of the vote.In the general election, Toney defeated Democrat Richard Snuffer with 55.76% of the vote to win his seat in the House of Delegates.
2020
In Toney's second primary election, he defeated fellow Republican Kase Poling with 56.60% of the vote.In the general, Toney ran and won unopposed.
Tenure
Committee assignments
- Veterans Affairs
- Education
- Finance
- Senior, Children, and Family Issues
- Small Business and Economic Development
Coal
Toney voted for $12 million worth of tax cuts and exemptions in order to bail out a failing coal plant.Education
Toney was one of a few Republicans to oppose an omnibus education bill that would allow charter schools in West Virginia and increase school funding, among other things.Additionally, Toney supported a bill to allow students in home-school to participate in public school sports, on the condition that they take certain virtual classes.
Federal term limits
Toney sponsored a resolution supporting a Constitutional convention to consider term limits for members of Congress. A similar resolution was adopted by both houses of the legislature in 2021. Many more states would have to ratify similar resolutions for a convention to be held.Gun control
As of 2020, Toney had an "A" rating from the NRA Political Victory Fund and a 64% rating from the West Virginia Citizen's Defense League, a local gun rights organization.Toney supported a bill to allow concealed carry on college campuses. The bill was ultimately stalled in the State Senate by protest and debate.