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Christy Cardwell
Candidate, West Virginia State Senate District 9
Elections and appointments
Last election
November 5, 2024
Next election
May 12, 2026
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Christy Cardwell (Democratic Party) is running for election to the West Virginia State Senate to represent District 9. She is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on May 12, 2026.[source]

Elections

2026

See also: West Virginia State Senate elections, 2026

General election

The primary will occur on May 12, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

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Democratic primary

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Democratic primary for West Virginia State Senate District 9

Christy Cardwell (D) is running in the Democratic primary for West Virginia State Senate District 9 on May 12, 2026.

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Christy Cardwell

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Republican primary

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Republican primary for West Virginia State Senate District 9

Incumbent Rollan Roberts (R), Michael Antolini (R), and Adam Vance (R) are running in the Republican primary for West Virginia State Senate District 9 on May 12, 2026.


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2024

See also: West Virginia State Senate elections, 2024

General election

General election for West Virginia State Senate District 9

Brian Helton defeated Christy Cardwell in the general election for West Virginia State Senate District 9 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Brian Helton
Brian Helton (R)
 
75.0
 
30,734
Image of Christy Cardwell
Christy Cardwell (D)
 
25.0
 
10,240

Total votes: 40,974
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for West Virginia State Senate District 9

Christy Cardwell advanced from the Democratic primary for West Virginia State Senate District 9 on May 14, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Christy Cardwell
Christy Cardwell
 
100.0
 
4,510

Total votes: 4,510
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for West Virginia State Senate District 9

Brian Helton advanced from the Republican primary for West Virginia State Senate District 9 on May 14, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Brian Helton
Brian Helton
 
100.0
 
11,061

Total votes: 11,061
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2026

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2024

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Campaign finance summary


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Christy Cardwell campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024West Virginia State Senate District 9Lost general$8,300 $5,948
Grand total$8,300 $5,948
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal Election Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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Footnotes


Current members of the West Virginia State Senate
Leadership
Senate President:Randy Smith
Majority Leader:Patrick Martin
Minority Leader:Mike Woelfel
Senators
District 1
Ryan Weld (R)
District 2
District 3
District 4
Amy Grady (R)
Eric Tarr (R)
District 5
District 6
District 7
District 8
District 9
District 10
District 11
District 12
Ben Queen (R)
District 13
District 14
District 15
District 16
District 17
Republican Party (32)
Democratic Party (2)