Andrew Anderson (35)

Andrew Anderson is a Republican who served as a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates representing the 35th District, which includes the southwestern part of Kanawha County . A businessman from Charleston, born and raised in Cross Lanes, he was appointed by Governor Jim Justice on August 19, 2022, to fill the vacancy left by former Delegate Larry Pack and was sworn in on August 24, 2022. He lost a narrow re-election bid in the 2022 House of Delegates election for the 56th District to Democrat Kayla Young, receiving 49.5% of the vote. Anderson is an entrepreneur with nearly 20 years of experience in manufacturing, energy, and banking; he currently serves as a business development officer for Cooperative Business Services, helping businesses secure commercial loans. He is married to Kristin, with four children—Brooks, Cora, and twins Christian and Ford—and is a member of River Ridge Church in Charleston, an avid outdoorsman, and coaches his children's Little League baseball teams.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Educated in the Kanawha County public school system; earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from West Virginia University.
• Professional Experience: Began career at NGK Spark Plugs in Sissonville, WV; served as Project Manager at Toyota North America in Cincinnati, OH, earning certification in Toyota Business Practice; returned to West Virginia for the past ten years in business development.
• Political Experience: Appointed to West Virginia House of Delegates in 2022 by Governor Jim Justice to complete unexpired term; served briefly before unsuccessful 2022 election bid for 56th District.