David Kelly (politician)

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.

2018
In his primary, Kelly defeated fellow Republican Alex King with 53.05% of the vote to earn the nomination.

Kelly defeated Democrat T. Chris Combs and Independent J. Scott Beaver with 67.05% of the vote in the general election.

2020
In his second primary election, Kelly ran unopposed.

Kelly defeated Democrat Cindy Welch with 72.70% of the vote to win reelection in the general election.

Committee assignments

 * Select Committee on Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse (Chair)
 * 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 the American Conservative Union. He also has a B− rating from the West Virginia Citizens Defense League, a gun rights organization, as of 2020. Kelly had a 16% rating from the West Virginia chapter of the Sierra Club as of 2020.

Personal life
Kelly is married to Jan Kelly and has four children. He is a Protestant.