JB Akers

James Robert "JB" Akers II is an American politician from West Virginia.^[1] He is a Republican and represents District 55 in the West Virginia House of Delegates since 2024.

JB Akers
Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 55th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 9, 2024
Appointed by	Jim Justice
Preceded by	Moore Capito
Personal details
Born	James Robert Akers II West Virginia, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Maryclaire Atkins
Education	Wake Forest University (BA) West Virginia University (JD)
Website	www.jbakers.com

Akers is a graduate of Wake Forest University and West Virginia University.^[2] In 2024, Governor Jim Justice appointed Akers to fill the vacancy created by Moore Capito.^[3]

In 2025, Akers amended West Virginia Senate Bill 456 to permit medical professionals “to visually or physically examine a minor child for purposes of verifying the biological sex of the child without the consent of the child’s parent, guardian, or custodian.” which was removed by a subsequent amendment before the bill was passed.^{[4] [5]}