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Matthew Rohrbach

Matthew Rohrbach

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State Assembly · House District 26

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Biography

Matthew Alan "Matt" Rohrbach is a Republican politician representing District 26 in the West Virginia House of Delegates. He has served since 2014, initially in District 17 until 2022, and currently holds leadership roles as Speaker Pro Tempore and Deputy Speaker. Notable achievements include chairing the Health and Human Resources Committee, previously leading the Committee for the Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse, and sponsoring legislation to combat substance abuse, support seniors , aid veterans , and improve healthcare access. He was the lead sponsor of 22 bills in 2026 and serves on the House Committee on Finance and House Committee on Rules.

Education and Political Experience

  • Education: M.D. ; born in Huntington, WV, to parents Henry and Florence Rohrbach; religion: American Baptist; affiliations include Teubert Foundation.
  • Political Experience: Elected to the House of Delegates in 2014 ; prior roles include Assistant Republican Whip and vice-chairman of the Seniors, Children, and Family Issues Committee; focuses on substance abuse prevention, family support, senior care, veterans' issues, and healthcare.

Committees

6 assignments
Rules member
Finance member
Finance member
Health member
Health and Human Resources member
Insurance and Public Employees Insurance Agency member

At a glance

Office
State Assembly
District
House District 26
Born
May 12, 1959 (67 years old)
Mailing
State Capitol Room 242M, Complex, Building 1 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston, WV 25305