Roy Gale Cooper is a Republican member of the West Virginia House of Delegates representing District 40 . A retired U.S. Navy veteran, public school teacher, and farmer from Wayside, West Virginia, he has served since January 12, 2013. Notable affiliations include the West Virginia Farm Bureau, National Rifle Association, and Summers County Retired Teacher Association. He is married to Marilyn Holdren Cooper, with two children: Pamela and Christopher.

Education

• A.S. in Business Management, Tidewater Community College, Virginia Beach, Virginia.
• B.S. in Education, Concord College .

Political Experience

• Assumed office in the West Virginia House of Delegates for District 40 on January 12, 2013; currently serving as of 2026.
• Sponsored 11 bills in the 2025 legislative session, including HB 2345 on requiring medical evaluation certifications for state employees with commercial driver's licenses.
• Active in committees and legislative priorities focused on agriculture, education, and rural issues.