Jill Upson


Jill Upson is a former Republican Delegate of the West Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 65th district, which includes Jefferson County, West Virginia. Upson was the first black Republican woman elected to the West Virginia House of Delegates.

West Virginia House of Delegates

Upson had challenged Lawrence in 2012 and lost 52 to 48 percent. In the 2014 election, Upson defeated the Democratic incumbent Tiffany Lawrence even though Lawrence raised more money for her campaign. Upson won the 2014 election 56 to 44 percent. GOPAC, the national Republican political action committee, gave over $20,000 to Upson for her 2014 race against Lawrence.
In 2016, Upson won re-election over Democratic challenger Sammi Brown. In 2018, Upson faced Democrat Sammi Brown again. Upson was defeated by Brown who received 52.6% of the vote
Jill Upson currently serves as director of the West Virginia Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs.

Personal life

She is married to Kelvin Upson, who serves in the U.S. military. She has one son and had one daughter.