Cindy Brake

Cindy Brake

Democratic Party

Candidate, West Virginia State Senate District 7

Elections and appointments

Next election

May 12, 2026

Cindy Brake (Democratic Party) is running for election to the West Virginia State Senate to represent District 7. Brake is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on May 12, 2026.^[source]

Brake completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.

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 7

Cindy Brake (D) and Michael Karr (D) are running in the Democratic primary for West Virginia State Senate District 7 on May 12, 2026.

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	Submit photo	Michael Karr

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Republican primary

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Republican primary for West Virginia State Senate District 7

Incumbent Zack Maynard (R) is running in the Republican primary for West Virginia State Senate District 7 on May 12, 2026.

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Campaign themes

2026

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Cindy Brake completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Brake's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

The breathtaking natural beauty of the state is why I moved here. The beautiful spirit of the people of WV is why I stay. When I ask the question, are you from WVV? Most say "yes"! So, my next question is what do you like most about WV and what would you change? By far, the favorite thing is the people! The change that is needed to lower cost for utilities, healthcare and childcare. We also need real solutions to the addition that is in our state. We need real solutions for our unhoused population. I want to give all the people of WV a voice.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Lower cost of utilities, healthcare and childcare.
• Address the addiction in WV to provide the help that is needed and provide lasting solution.
• Provide real solutions to help our unhoused population.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Cost of utilities, healthcare and childcare. Solutions for addiction. Solutions for our unhoused population.

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Footnotes

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Current members of the West Virginia State Senate

Leadership

Senate President:Randy Smith

Majority Leader:Patrick Martin

Minority Leader:Mike Woelfel

Senators

District 1

Laura Wakim Chapman (R)

Ryan Weld (R)

District 2

Charles Clements (R)

Christopher Rose (R)

District 3

Mike Azinger (R)

Trenton Barnhart (R)

District 4

Amy Grady (R)

Eric Tarr (R)

District 5

Scott Fuller (R)

Mike Woelfel (D)

District 6

Craig Hart (R)

Mark Maynard (R)

District 7

Zack Maynard (R)

Rupie Phillips (R)

District 8

T. Kevan Bartlett (R)

Glenn Jeffries (R)

District 9

Brian Helton (R)

Rollan Roberts (R)

District 10

Vince Deeds (R)

Jack Woodrum (R)

District 11

William Hamilton (R)

Robbie Morris (R)

District 12

Patrick Martin (R)

Ben Queen (R)

District 13

Joey Garcia (D)

Mike Oliverio (R)

District 14

Randy Smith (R)

Jay Taylor (R)

District 15

Darren Thorne (R)

Tom Willis (R)

District 16

Jason Barrett (R)

Patricia Rucker (R)

District 17

Anne Charnock (R)

Tom Takubo (R)

Republican Party (32)

Democratic Party (2)