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Hits the Ground Running in Reelection to House of Delegates

Harrisonburg, VA – Conservative champion Delegate Tony Wilt (R-Rockingham) announced today the hiring of a campaign manager to steer his reelection efforts in the Virginia House of Delegates 26th District.

Jimmy Spinella, a seasoned operative with years of experience across the east coast of the United States, will be taking the reins of the campaign and bringing the wealth of experience needed to hold this crucial seat as Republicans work to take back the House of Delegates. Spinella’s past campaigns most notably include that of President Trump in 2016, Nick Freitas’s historic write-in victory in 2019, and various other key races from Georgia to New York.

Delegate Wilt commented, “I’m excited to be running for reelection to the House of Delegates. It’s been the honor of a lifetime to serve my community and I look forward to going back to Richmond to bring pragmatic, commonsense solutions to the problems we face.”

He continued, “To that end, I’m glad to have Jimmy on the team to help steer this ship. He’s experienced both in Virginia and across the east coast and is going to bring the energy and efforts needed to win this election.”

Delegate Wilt represents Harrisonburg City and part of Rockingham County and is running for reelection to represent the Virginia House of Delegates District 26. The election is November 2, 2021.

RICHMOND- On Tuesday Delegate Tony Wilt introduced legislation to allow for a health plan option that could provide more affordable access to healthcare for many small businesses and their employees.

Delegate Wilt patroned similar legislation in 2019 and Democratic legislators took the lead in the two previous years. While the policy has enjoyed broad bipartisan support in the legislature, Governor Northam had rejected the plan. With a new Governor come Saturday, Delegate Wilt is hoping to get the bill across the finish line this year.

“This bill opens up an opportunity for coverage for many who currently have no option under the crushing premium increases we have seen in recent years,” said Wilt. “Small businesses want to provide robust benefits and take care of their employees, but with the inflationary pressures we are experiencing this continues to be a challenge,” said Wilt. “In the most recent campaign I committed to pursue this solution again if reelected, and today I’m making good on that promise!”

“Small businesses continue to struggle to find affordable health coverage options for their employees. This legislation will provide Virginia’s small businesses with an additional option for quality, more affordable health coverage through a shared risk pool with other small businesses,” said Virginia Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, Barry DuVal. “The Virginia Chamber applauds this innovative, bipartisan effort and thanks both Del. Wilt and Sen. Mason for carrying their companion bills that will improve access to quality health coverage for small business workers.”

The legislation expands the opportunity for small businesses to join under a Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement (MEWA). A MEWA is a self-funded benefits consortium of small employers that pool together to offer their employees comprehensive, affordable group health care coverage on terms similar to those available to large employers. The bill includes a number of safeguards to ensure minimum coverage requirements and solvency of the plans.

Delegate Wilt represents the 26th House District, which encompasses Harrisonburg and part of Rockingham County. He was first elected to the House of Delegates in June of 2010.