Shawn Fluharty
American politician
Shawn Lucas Fluharty (born January 5, 1984) is an American politician who has served in the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 3rd district since 2014.
Biography
He graduated from the West Virginia University School of Journalism in 2006 and the West Virginia University College of Law in 2009.
Political career
Fluharty is noted as serving as the Minority Chair for the Judiciary, Courts, and Legal Services Committees and has been the sponsor of a variety of legislation.
Most notably, Fluharty was a part of a bipartisan "Tech Caucus" including himself and delegate Moore Capito.
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