Eric Tarr Explained

Eric J. Tarr (born September 10, 1972) is a Republican member of the West Virginia Senate,^{[1] [2]} representing the 4th district since January 9, 2019. Tarr beat appointed Senator Mark Drennan in the 2018 GOP primaries, becoming one of three challengers to beat GOP incumbents.^[3]

Legislature

Tarr has previously served as co-chairman of the Senate's Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Health and Human Resources, co-chairman of Joint Health Committee, co-chairman of the Joint Committee on Technology, and vice chairman of the Senate Health committee.^[4] He currently serves as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance.^[5]

In June 2021, Tarr spoke out against critical race theory in West Virginia, despite the lack of evidence that it is currently taught in state public schools.^[6]

Personal

Tarr is CEO of Generations Physical Therapy Centers in the Charleston and Huntington area. Tarr is the former President of the West Virginia Physical Therapy Association.^[7]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Eric J. Tarr. West Virginia Legislature. . November 13, 2019.
2. Web site: Eric J. Tarr's Biography. Vote Smart. . November 13, 2019.
3. News: May 9, 2018. 3 Republican West Virginia state senators fall in primaries. Associated Press.
4. Web site: Senator Eric J. Tarr WV STATE LEGISLATOR, ENTREPRENEUR, WV STATE LEGISLATOR.
5. News: Tarr. Eric. June 16, 2021. Tarr: Critical race theory is not a West Virginia value. West Virginia Record.
6. News: McElhinny. Brad. September 14, 2021. Legislators explore critical race theory but without anyone who knows about it. West Virginia MetroNews.
7. News: May 2, 2014. Physical Therapy Students Presented with White Coats. West Virginia Public Broadcasting.