David Kelly (politician)
David Kelly | |
|---|---|
| Member of theWest Virginia House of Delegates from the 6th district | |
| Assumed office 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Mitch Carmichael |
| Personal details | |
| Born | David L. Kelly November 8, 1956 Parkersburg, West Virginia |
| 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 has served as a Delegate from the 6th district to the West Virginia House of Delegates since 2020. Kelly is a Republican.
Early life, education, and career
[edit]Kelly was born inPetersburg, West Virginiato Darlene Dotson Kelly and John E. Kelly. He has aPhDin divinity. Kelly served 20 years in law enforcement, including two terms as asheriff.He also served as theTyler Countycommissioner before running to be a delegate.[1]
Elections
[edit]2018
[edit]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
[edit]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]
Tenure
[edit]Committee assignments
[edit]- Select Committee on Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse (Chair)[6]
- Agriculture and Natural Resources
- Judiciary
- Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security
Kelly is the Assistant Majority Whip in the Republican-controlled House of Delegates.
Kelly has a 77% lifetime rating from theAmerican Conservative Union.[7]He also has a B− rating from the West Virginia Citizens Defense League, agun rightsorganization, as of 2020.[8]Kelly had a 16% rating from the West Virginia chapter of theSierra Clubas of 2020.[9]
Personal life
[edit]Kelly is married to Jan Kelly and has four children. He is aProtestant.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ab"West Virginia Delegate Biography: Delegate Kelly".West Virginia Legislature.RetrievedMarch 23,2021.
- ^"2018 Primary Election: House of Delegates 6th District".West Virginia Board of Elections.RetrievedMarch 23,2021.
- ^"2018 General Election: House of Delegates 6th District".West Virginia Board of Elections.RetrievedMarch 23,2021.
- ^"2020 Primary Election: House of Delegates 6th District".West Virginia Board of Elections.RetrievedMarch 23,2021.
- ^"2020 General Election: House of Delegates 6th District".West Virginia Board of Elections.RetrievedMarch 23,2021.
- ^"Member Profiles: Delegate Kelly".West Virginia Legislature.RetrievedMarch 23,2021.
- ^"ACU Foundation's Ratings of West Virginia 2019"(PDF).American Conservative Union.Archived fromthe original(PDF)on April 9, 2021.RetrievedMarch 23,2021.
- ^"Candidate Ratings 2020".West Virginia Citizens Defense League.RetrievedMarch 23,2021.
- ^"WV Sierra Club Legislative Scorecard 2019 - 2020".Sierra Club.RetrievedMarch 23,2021.