January 11, 2021 •
West Virginia Lawmaker who Stormed Capitol Resigns
Del. Derrick Evans has announced his resignation from the West Virginia Legislature.
This comes after being arrested and charged for his part in storming the U.S. Capitol Building.
Evans was set to serve his first term as delegate for West Virginia’s 19th House District after winning the seat in November.
Gov. Jim Justice is expected to appoint a replacement for Evans in the coming weeks.
State and Federal Communications, Inc. provides research and consulting services for government relations professionals on lobbying laws, procurement lobbying laws, political contribution laws in the United States and Canada. Learn more by visiting stateandfed.com.
