Jill Upson

Jill S. Upson
Executive Director of the West Virginia Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs
Assumed office
2019
GovernorJim Justice
Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates
from the 65th district
In office
2015–2019
Preceded byTiffany Lawrence
Succeeded bySammi Brown
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
Residence(s)Charles Town, West Virginia, U.S.
EducationShepherd University (BS)

Jill Upson is a former Republican Delegate of the West Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 65th district, which includes Jefferson County, West Virginia. Upson was the first black Republican woman elected to the West Virginia House of Delegates.[1][2]

  1. ^ Dewan, Shaila (November 29, 2014). "G.O.P. Gains by Tapping Democrats' Base for State Candidates". New York Times. New York, New York. Retrieved December 1, 2014.
  2. ^ Schouten, Fredreka (November 12, 2014). "Liberal donors plan new investments in state politics". USA Today. Arlington, Virginia. Retrieved December 1, 2014.