# Daniel Linville

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**Daniel Linville** is an American politician and business owner, currently serving as a [Republican](/source/Republican_Party_(United_States)) [Assistant Majority Whip](/source/Whip_(politics)#United_States) in the [West Virginia House of Delegates](/source/West_Virginia_House_of_Delegates), representing the 16th district.[1]

## Early life

Linville was born and raised in [Milton](/source/Milton,_West_Virginia), [West Virginia](/source/West_Virginia) to parents Carla and Steve Linville and graduated from [Marshall University](/source/Marshall_University).[2]

## Career

### Political career

Linville was appointed to the West Virginia House of Delegates as a member from the 16th district in August 2018 after [C.E. Romine](/source/C.E._Romine) resigned for health and personal reasons.[3] He successfully sought reelection in the [2020 general election](/source/2020_West_Virginia_House_of_Delegates_election#District_16).[4]

In addition to his party leadership position in the House, Linville serves as the chair of the Technology & Infrastructure Committee. He additionally serves on the Finance Committee; Committee on Senior, Children and Family Issues; and the Small Business Entrepreneurship and Economic Development Committee. Linville is also a member of several interim committees, including the Employee Suggestion Award Board, of which he serves as chair; the Select Committee on Infrastructure, of which he serves as vice chair; the Joint Standing Committee on Finance; the Legislative Oversight Committee on Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority; and the Joint Committee on Technology.[1]

### Community involvement

Linville is involved with several civic organizations, including the Rotary Club; Cabell County Farm Bureau; and on the Cabell-Wayne Beekeeper's Association. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Keith Albee Performing Arts Theater.[2][5]

## References

1. ["West Virginia House of Delegates | Daniel Linville"](https://www.wvlegislature.gov/house/lawmaker.cfm?member=Delegate%20Linville). *[West Virginia House of Delegates](/source/West_Virginia_House_of_Delegates)*. Retrieved January 19, 2021.

1. ["W.Va. House 16 candidate: Daniel Linville (R)"](https://www.herald-dispatch.com/elections/wv_candidates/w-va-house-16-candidate-daniel-linville-r/article_e7d33668-72bf-11ea-9c2a-9fe47af5120f.html). *[The Herald-Dispatch](/source/The_Herald-Dispatch)*. September 15, 2020. Retrieved January 17, 2021.

1. ["Republican Daniel Linville appointed to House of Delegates"](https://apnews.com/article/e00a4d1d8c5a4cdb901def343157ac57). *[Associated Press](/source/Associated_Press)*. August 1, 2018. Retrieved January 19, 2021.

1. ["November 3, 2020 General Election"](https://results.enr.clarityelections.com/WV/106210/web.264614/#/summary). *Clarity Elections*. [West Virginia Secretary of State](/source/West_Virginia_Secretary_of_State). Retrieved January 19, 2021.

1. Zuckerman, Jake (November 22, 2018). ["Teachers, veterans, a beekeeper, oh my! 36 new delegates to claim seats in Jan."](https://www.wvgazettemail.com/news/politics/teachers-veterans-a-beekeeper-oh-my-36-new-delegates-to-claim-seats-in-jan/article_fad6f739-ec28-5810-b002-8fa3ee362e8d.html). *[Charleston Gazette-Mail](/source/Charleston_Gazette-Mail)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20210118042621/https://www.wvgazettemail.com/news/politics/teachers-veterans-a-beekeeper-oh-my-36-new-delegates-to-claim-seats-in-jan/article_fad6f739-ec28-5810-b002-8fa3ee362e8d.html) January 18, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved January 17, 2021.

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