Hollis T. Lewis II ** represents **District 57 in the West Virginia House of Delegates. Appointed by Governor Jim Justice on November 3, 2023, to replace Douglas Skaff Jr., he has served as a dedicated advocate for his constituents, focusing on justice, community welfare, and crisis intervention. A husband, father, and football coach from Charleston's Westside, Lewis overcame personal challenges like poverty and drug abuse in his upbringing to build a career in public service. Notable achievements include sponsoring legislation in 2026 such as HB 5204 , HB 5486 , and HB 5589 , all pending as of recent records. He previously served as a Kanawha County Magistrate Judge and currently directs the West Virginia Crisis Intervention Teams Project for First Choice Services, managing programs like the 988 suicide hotline and addiction support.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Earned a B.S. in Criminal Justice from West Virginia State University, where he played football; later obtained a law degree from Southern University Law Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
• Political Experience: Began legal career as a law clerk; served as Kanawha County Magistrate Judge; appointed to House of Delegates in 2023; actively sponsoring bills and seeking re-election.