Denny Ray Canterbury Jr.

Ray Canterbury was born in Charleston, West Virginia, on Feb. 19, 1969. He lives in Ronceverte, West Virginia. Canterbury graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Chicago in 1991 and received a master’s degree in business administration in 1996 from West Virginia University (WVU). Canterbury works for an internet start-up. He has a long history of being a delegate in the House of Delegates, previously serving the 28th District in the House from 2001-2013. He then served as the delegate for the 46th District from 2013-2016. Canterbury was elected to the 47th District in 2024. His priorities including job creation in West Virginia and second amendment rights. Canterbury won the primary against Mary Catherine Tuckwiller after receiving 68.7% of the vote. He will face Democrat Sarah Morris in the general election on Nov. 3.

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