David Kelly (politician)
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David Kelly | |
|---|---|
| Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 8th district | |
| In office December 1, 2022 – June 15, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Everette Anderson |
| Succeeded by | Bill Bell |
| Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 6th district | |
| In office December 1, 2018 – December 1, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | William Romine |
| Succeeded by | Charlie Reynolds |
| Personal details | |
| Born | David L. Kelly November 8, 1956 Parkersburg, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jan Kelly |
| Education | PhD in Divinity |
| Occupation | Sheriff, county commissioner |
David Kelly (Born November 8, 1956) is an American politician who served in the West Virginia House of Delegates from 2018 to 2025. Kelly is a Republican.
Kelly was born in Petersburg, West Virginia to Darlene Dotson Kelly and John E. Kelly. He has a PhD in divinity. Kelly served 20 years in law enforcement, including two terms as a sheriff. He also served as the Tyler County commissioner before running to be a delegate.[1]
Elections
2018
In his primary, Kelly defeated fellow Republican Alex King with 53.05% of the vote to earn the nomination.[2]
Kelly defeated Democrat T. Chris Combs and Independent J. Scott Beaver with 67.05% of the vote in the general election.[3]
2020
In his second primary election, Kelly ran unopposed.[4]
Kelly defeated Democrat Cindy Welch with 72.70% of the vote to win reelection in the general election.[5]