A Republican, he was formerly a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 63.
[3] On February 5, 2019, Folk announced he would challenge West Virginia Governor Jim Justice in the state's 2020 primary elections.
[3] On July 15, 2016, Folk tweeted that Hillary Clinton should be "hung on the Mall in Washington, DC" in response to her email controversy.
[10][11][12] He later stated that he regretted the comment, but reiterated his belief that Clinton should be tried for treason.
[13] Two days later, Folk was suspended from his job as a pilot for United Airlines over the comment.