R. Dave Henderson Jr
Candidate for City Council — At Large · Lynchburg City · Democratic
On the ballot for Virginia's November 3, 2026 election.
About R. Dave Henderson Jr
Dave is a Lynchburg native and graduate of Brookville High School. He earned political science degree from Virginia Tech and began his career working in Virginia politics before moving into corporate finance and marketing with Wachovia Securities and Wells Fargo. In 2016, Dave and his wife Jessica, returned home to raise their family and open The Water Dog in downtown Lynchburg. He now serves as the managing partner of Hen + Hound, which has helped launch and operate several locally owned businesses. In 2019, the VRLT Association named The Water Dog Virginia's Restaurant of the Year. He's Vice Chair of the Planning Commission and has held leadership roles with Central VA United Soccer, the Free Clinic of Central Virginia, Downtown Lynchburg Association, and Lynchburg Grows. In 2026, Lynchburg Business Magazine named him one of the 50 Most Influential People in Greater Lynchburg. Dave and Jessica live in Garland Hill. Their children, Tristan and Hannah, attend Lynchburg City Schools.