Cynthia Brake is the Democratic candidate running for the West Virginia State Senate, for District 7, in the 2026 general election. Brake is from St. Albans in Kanawha County and is running for a seat that covers Boone, Lincoln, Logan, and parts of Kanawha County. Public candidate information lists her professional experience as an Uber driver. Brake entered the 2026 election as one of two Democratic candidates seeking the nomination for the Senate seat. She won the Democratic primary on May 12, defeating Michael Karr with about 57% of the vote. She will now face Republican incumbent Zack Maynard in the November general election. Brake?s campaign has focused on the cost of living, which is an issue that affects residents across West Virginia. The community is also facing issues such as infrastructure, water access, utility costs, and economic development, which are issues Brake is concerned about. Brake is one of the candidates representing a district that includes several rural communities and counties in southern West Virginia. She is seeking a four-year term in the state Senate.