Paul Allen Espinosa is an American politician and a

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member of the

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representing District 66 since January 12, 2013.

Education

Espinosa earned his

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from

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Elections

*2012: Espinosa was unopposed for the May 8, 2012 Republican Primary, winning with 763 votes, and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 4,233 votes (59.6%) against Democratic nominee John Maxey. *2014: Espinosa was re-elected to the House with a victory over opponent Daniel Lutz of the

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, receiving 77.81% of the vote. *2016: Espinosa was once again re-elected, defeating Democratic challenger David Dinges.

References

External links

Official page
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21st-century American politicians Hispanic and Latino American state legislators Latino conservatism in the United States Living people People from Jefferson County, West Virginia Place of birth missing (living people) Republican Party members of the West Virginia House of Delegates West Virginia University alumni 1962 births {{WestVirginia-politician-stub