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J.B. Akers OppScore Rating: +3.95

J.B. Akers is a Republican State House representative for West Virginia district 55 and holds an OppScore of +3.95. OppScore is a nonpartisan political rating system that scores politicians from -5.00 to +5.00 across the Five Points of Opportunity, using published voting records and public disclosures.

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J.B. Akers is a Republican attorney and lifelong West Virginian representing Kanawha County’s District 55 in the House of Delegates since his 2024 appointment and election. A former city clerk and practicing lawyer, he chairs the Judiciary Committee and prioritizes economic development, education, and infrastructure.

J.B. Akers rating summary

• Party: Republican
• Office: State House
• State: West Virginia
• District: 55
• OppScore: +3.95 on a -5.00 to +5.00 scale
• Score basis: Record based, documented on 28 of 44 scored questions

What is on this profile

• Five Points of Opportunity score breakdown
• Voting record and legislative history
• Campaign finance and donor disclosures
• Dirt Alerts and accountability reporting
• Score trend over time

Primary sources

• Official website
• Ballotpedia profile

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