J.B. Akers

James Robert Akers II is a Republican who represents the 55th District in the West Virginia House of Delegates, covering part of Kanawha County. He was born in Beckley, West Virginia, and is a lifelong resident of the state. Akers is a husband, father, and business owner who emphasizes faith and family as foundational values. He describes himself as unapologetically proud of the country's and state's traditions.

Political Experience

Akers serves as a state delegate in the West Virginia Legislature, where his primary focus has been economic development and workforce creation. His legislative priorities include developing a world-class workforce, implementing smarter tax policies, and right-sizing government. He has been an active legislator, serving as the lead sponsor of 23 bills during the 2025 session. Among his notable sponsored legislation is HB 2066, which created a crime for the destruction of first responder equipment and was signed into law.

Education

Specific details regarding Akers's formal education were not provided in available public records.