Linville was appointed to the West Virginia House of Delegates as a member from the 16th district in August 2018 after C.E. Romine resigned for health and personal reasons.[3] He successfully sought reelection in the 2020 general election.[4]
In addition to his party leadership position in the House, Linville serves as the chair of the Technology & Infrastructure Committee. He additionally serves on the Finance Committee; Committee on Senior, Children and Family Issues; and the Small Business Entrepreneurship and Economic Development Committee. Linville is also a member of several interim committees, including the Employee Suggestion Award Board, of which he serves as chair; the Select Committee on Infrastructure, of which he serves as vice chair; the Joint Standing Committee on Finance; the Legislative Oversight Committee on Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority; and the Joint Committee on Technology.[1]
Community involvement
Linville is involved with several civic organizations, including the Rotary Club; Cabell County Farm Bureau; and on the Cabell-Wayne Beekeeper's Association. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Keith Albee Performing Arts Theater.[2][5]