Adam Vance (35)

Adam Vance is a Republican politician serving as Delegate for District 35 in the West Virginia House of Delegates since 2022. Born in Beckley, West Virginia, he resides at 2013 Cub Creek Rd., Brenton, WV 24818, and works as an underground coal miner. He is married to Patti Vance, has five children, and his parents were the late Johnny Vance and Norlea "Cookie" Vance; he follows the Freewill Baptist faith. A Gen Z lawmaker, Vance serves on the House Committee on Health and was the lead sponsor of 15 bills in 2026, including HJR 31 on legislative term limits.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Graduate of Baileysville High School ; Western Governors University.
• Political Experience: Elected to represent Wyoming County-based District 35 in the West Virginia House of Delegates starting in 2022; current term ends December 1, 2026; candidate for West Virginia State Senate.