Rollan A. Roberts is an American politician and pastor currently representing the 9th district in the West Virginia Senate. He assumed office on January 9, 2019. Born in Redding, California, Roberts holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Bible and Biblical languages from Pensacola Christian College.1
Since 1988, Roberts has been an administrator at Victory Baptist Academy in Raleigh County, West Virginia. His commitment to education and community service led to his election to the West Virginia Senate. During the 2019–2020 legislative session, he served as vice chair of the Senate Enrolled Bills Committee. In the 2021–2022 session, he held the positions of vice chair of the Senate Education Committee and chair of the Senate Workforce Committee.
Notably, in January 2023, his son, Rollan Roberts II, announced his candidacy for the 2024 United States presidential election.
Roberts resides in Beaver, West Virginia, and continues to contribute to public service and advocacy within the state.
