Rupie Phillips, full name Rupert Wilson Phillips Jr., is a Republican Senator representing District 7 in the West Virginia State Senate, covering areas including Logan. Born on February 17, 1969, in Man, West Virginia, he is a Christian with affiliations including the National Rifle Association, Aracoma Lodge #99 AF&AM, Scottish Rite, Shriner, Loyal Order of the Moose, American Legion, and Friends of Coal. He served in the United States Air Force and works as a sales manager. Notable legislative activity includes sponsoring 17 bills in 2025, such as SB 571 on mandating electronic lien and title systems, and Senate Joint Resolution 19 proposing changes to gubernatorial eligibility requirements.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Man High School.
• Political Experience: Elected to the West Virginia State Senate for District 7 ; serves a four-year term in a Republican-majority chamber ; contact via rupie.phillips@wvsenate.gov, Capitol Office Room 217W, Charleston, WV.