Geoff Foster (politician)

In his first primary election, Foster defeated fellow Republican Duke Jordan with 61.34% of the vote to win his party's nomination.[3]

In the general, Foster did not face a Democrat and defeated Independent Christian Watts with 79.36% of the vote.[4]

In his second primary, Foster won the nomination unopposed.[5]

In the general, he defeated Democrat Jeffery Smith with 65.24% of the vote.[6]

In the primary, Foster was opposed by fellow Republican Bryan Hastings, whom he defeated with 37.32% of the vote.[7]

In the general, Foster received 64.13% of the vote to defeat Democrat Casey Wade Horton and unaffiliated candidate Theresa Jackson.[8]

In his 2020 primary, Foster ran unopposed.[9]

In the general election, Foster defeated Democrat Theresa Jackson and Libertarian Michael Young with 62.45% of the vote.[10]

• Government Organization (Vice Chair)[11]
• House Rules
• Political Subdivisions
• Workforce Development

As of 2019, Foster has a 100% lifetime rating from West Virginians for Life, a local anti-abortion group.[1]

In 2018, Foster received an 88% rating from the West Virginia chapter of the United States Chamber of Commerce.[1]

Also in 2018, Foster received an 89% rating from the American Conservative Union.[1]

In 2018 and 2020 respectively, Foster received 0% ratings from the Sierra Club and the AFL-CIO. [1]

Foster was one of only four West Virginia legislators to vote against House Bill 4543, which capped the copay for insulin at $100. Only three other Republican Delegates opposed the bill.[12][13]

Foster voted for Senate Bill 341, a bill that would prohibit transgender athletes from competing on the team that aligns with their gender identity. [1][14]

Foster voted for SB 11, a bill that would make it more difficult for employees to strike.[15][1]