While still an 18-year-old high school senior, Hanna launched a bid for the Republican nomination to represent West Virginia's 44th district in the House of Delegates, declaring himself "proudly a Christian conservative." He defeated Elijah Karnes in the GOP primary with 72.9 percent of the vote, and went on to oust incumbent Democrat Del. Dana Lynch with 60.3 percent of the vote.

"I support the WV Pro-Life movement" and "will be a passionate, effective, and conservative fighter for limited government, economic growth, and the Constitution," he promised in his introductory statement. On his campaign website, he also identifies as an opponent of Common Core.

During the campaign Hanna received the primary endorsement of West Virginians for Life, which hailed his "commitment to the pro-life cause, especially to the unborn, the elderly and those with disabilities," as well an endorsement by the Family Policy Council of West Virginia... Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here

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