David Stover (West Virginia)
David Stover (Republican Party) was a member of the West Virginia State Senate, representing District 9. He assumed office on December 1, 2020. He left office on December 1, 2024.
Stover (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the West Virginia State Senate to represent District 9. He did not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on May 14, 2024.
Biography
David Stover's career experience included working as a teacher, a circuit clerk, and with Twin Falls Resort State Park.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Stover was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, Vice-Chair
- Senate Economic Development Committee
- Senate Education Committee
- Energy, Industry and Mining Committee
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Senate Outdoor Recreation Committee
- Workforce Committee
2021-2022
Stover was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Economic Development Committee
- Senate Health and Human Resources Committee
- Senate Interstate Cooperation Committee, Vice chair
- Senate Government Organization Committee
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Natural Resources Committee, Vice chair
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
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 | ||
| ✔ |  | Brian Helton (R) | 75.0 | 30,734 |
 | 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 | ||
| ✔ | | 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 | ||
| ✔ | | Brian Helton | 100.0 | 11,061 |
| Total votes: 11,061 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- David Stover (R)
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Stover in this election.
2020
See also: West Virginia State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for West Virginia State Senate District 9
David Stover won election in the general election for West Virginia State Senate District 9 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | David Stover (R) | 100.0 | 35,665 |
| Total votes: 35,665 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for West Virginia State Senate District 9
David Stover defeated incumbent Sue Cline in the Republican primary for West Virginia State Senate District 9 on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Stover | 60.0 | 6,975 |
 | Sue Cline | 40.0 | 4,654 | |
| Total votes: 11,629 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Robert Mooney (R)
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
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Campaign finance summary
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2024
In 2024, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 10 to March 9. A special session began on September 30 and adjourned on October 8.
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2023
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In 2023, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 11 to March 11.
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2022
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In 2022, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 12 to March 12.
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2021
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In 2021, the West Virginia State Legislature was in session from February 10 to April 10.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
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| Preceded by Sue Cline (R) |
West Virginia State Senate District 9 2020-2024 |
Succeeded by Brian Helton (R) |
