David Kelly (politician) explained

David Kelly
Term Start:2018
Predecessor:Mitch Carmichael
State Delegate:West Virginia
District:6th
Birth Name:David L. Kelly
Birth Date:8 November 1956
Birth Place:Parkersburg, West Virginia
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

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]

Tenure

Committee assignments

Kelly is the Assistant Majority Whip in the Republican-controlled House of Delegates.

Kelly has a 77% lifetime rating from the American Conservative Union.[7] He also has a B− rating from the West Virginia Citizens Defense League, a gun rights organization, as of 2020.[8] Kelly had a 16% rating from the West Virginia chapter of the Sierra Club as of 2020.[9]

Personal life

Kelly is married to Jan Kelly and has four children. He is a Protestant.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: West Virginia Delegate Biography: Delegate Kelly . West Virginia Legislature . 23 March 2021 . 1.
  2. Web site: 2018 Primary Election: House of Delegates 6th District . West Virginia Board of Elections . 23 March 2021 . 2.
  3. Web site: 2018 General Election: House of Delegates 6th District . West Virginia Board of Elections . 23 March 2021 . 3.
  4. Web site: 2020 Primary Election: House of Delegates 6th District . West Virginia Board of Elections . 23 March 2021 . 4.
  5. Web site: 2020 General Election: House of Delegates 6th District . West Virginia Board of Elections . 23 March 2021 . 5.
  6. Web site: Member Profiles: Delegate Kelly . West Virginia Legislature . 23 March 2021 . 8.
  7. Web site: ACU Foundation's Ratings of West Virginia 2019 . American Conservative Union . 23 March 2021 . 6 . April 9, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210409042703/http://acuratings.conservative.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/11/CLA_WestVirginia_2019_web-1.pdf . dead .
  8. Web site: Candidate Ratings 2020 . West Virginia Citizens Defense League . 23 March 2021 . 7.
  9. Web site: WV Sierra Club Legislative Scorecard 2019 - 2020 . Sierra Club . 23 March 2021 . 9.