IndependentNo state or federal office heldLost the 2026 general
Dave Cantrell
Lost the 2026 race for West Virginia Delegate District 3.
- Last margin
- −34.3
- Lost 2026
Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative records
Every race Cantrell has run
Margin: how far Cantrell finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | West Virginia Delegate District 3 | General | Lost | Jimmy Willis (R), Mike Robinson (D) | 18.8% | −34.3 |
| 2024 | West Virginia House of Delegates, District 3 | General | Lost | Jimmy Willis (R) | 31.2% | −37.7 |
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: West Virginia Secretary of State (unofficial)Updated Nov 8, 2026, 7:01 PM ET
Who Cantrell has run against
- Jimmy Willis (R) · 2026 general, lost
- Jimmy Willis (R) · 2024 election, lost
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: West Virginia Secretary of State (unofficial)
The seat
- West Virginia Delegate District 3 · lean R+42.7 · 43rd most Democratic of 100
Source: 99chambers: presidential results on current lines (MEDSL precinct returns)