Harrison County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
14 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 8 Harrison County races, led by the Harrison County Circuit Clerk, Unexpired Term contest.
County offices
Circuit Clerk, Unexpired TermDoug Cornelius (D) · Steve Johnson (R)
Doug Cornelius (Democrat) and Steve Johnson (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Harrison County Circuit Clerk, Unexpired Term.
Doug Cornelius Democrat
Doug Cornelius is the Democratic candidate for Harrison County Circuit Clerk. Cornelius was sworn in as circuit clerk after the death of former clerk Albert Marano and filed to run to keep the position, per WBOY-TV. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Steve Johnson Republican
Steve Johnson is the Republican candidate for Harrison County Circuit Clerk. Johnson spent 31 years in law enforcement with the Harrison County Sheriff's Department, working closely with the Circuit Clerk's office, per news coverage of the race. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
2 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Harrison County Circuit Clerk, Unexpired Term, per the West Virginia Secretary of State's certified candidate database.
Full race pageCommissionerSusan Thomas (D) · Martin Howe (R)
Susan Thomas (Democrat) and Martin Howe (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Harrison County Commissioner.
Susan Thomas Democrat
Susan Thomas is the Democratic incumbent President of the Harrison County Commission, elected in 2021, per the county commission's official website. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Martin Howe Republican
Martin Howe is the Republican nominee for Harrison County Commissioner. Howe serves on Clarksburg City Council, per news coverage of the race. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
2 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Harrison County Commissioner, per the West Virginia Secretary of State's certified candidate database.
Full race pageProsecuting Attorney, Unexpired TermJonathan Fittro (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jonathan Fittro Democrat
Jonathan Fittro is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Harrison County Prosecuting Attorney, Unexpired Term, per the West Virginia Secretary of State's certified candidate database. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Jonathan Fittro is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the West Virginia Secretary of State's certified candidate database.
Full race pageBy address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Harrison County is split across 4 West Virginia House districts.
Find your districts by addressWest Virginia House: 4 districtsDistricts 69, 70, 71, 72
West Virginia House District 69Jocelyn Blackwell (D) · Danny Hamrick (R)
Jocelyn Blackwell Democrat
- Addressing gaps in medical and mental health care
- Foster care system improvements
- Expanding employment opportunities and rural infrastructure
Per the campaign site.
About Jocelyn Blackwell
Jocelyn has worked in social services, including children and youth crisis stabilization, Title 19 IDD/DD Waiver service coordination and behavioral support, and treatment coordination for children and families involved with the judicial system, per the campaign site. She currently works with individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges, per the campaign site.
Danny Hamrick Republican
Danny Hamrick is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 69 on the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Jocelyn Blackwell (Democrat), Danny Hamrick (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 69. The Legislature's member roster marks no incumbent seeking this seat. Party nominees were chosen at the May 12, 2026 primary, per the West Virginia Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate list.
Full race pageWest Virginia House District 70Shannon Welsh (D) · Paul J. Howe III (R)
Shannon Welsh Democrat
- Support for working families and fair compensation
- Strengthening public safety
- Government accountability and ethical governance
Per the campaign site.
About Shannon Welsh
Shannon has worked in the medical, technology, finance and real estate sectors as a small business owner and community organizer, per the campaign site. She holds a degree in political science with a focus on law and an MBA in business management, per the campaign site.
Paul J. Howe III Republican
Paul J. Howe III is a Clarksburg business owner who owns Toni's Ice Cream and Clarksburg Pizza Co. and has served on the Harrison County School Board, per WBOY. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Shannon Welsh (Democrat), Paul J. Howe III (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 70. The Legislature's member roster marks no incumbent seeking this seat. Party nominees were chosen at the May 12, 2026 primary, per the West Virginia Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate list.
Full race pageWest Virginia House District 71Robert "Rob" Garcia (D) · Tim McNeely (R)
Robert "Rob" Garcia Democrat
Robert "Rob" Garcia holds an associate degree in business from Fairmont State University and has worked as a lineman with Mon Power, per Vote Smart. He has served as a member and deputy mayor of Fairmont City Council. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Tim McNeely Republican
- Expanding the local economy beyond traditional industries
- Investing in roads, bridges and broadband
- Strengthening schools through teacher support and safe classrooms
Per the campaign site.
About Tim McNeely
Tim is a small business owner and lawyer, per the campaign site. He describes himself as a lifelong West Virginian running for the 71st House of Delegates district, per the campaign site.
Robert "Rob" Garcia (Democrat), Tim McNeely (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 71. The Legislature's member roster marks no incumbent seeking this seat. Party nominees were chosen at the May 12, 2026 primary, per the West Virginia Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate list.
Full race pageWest Virginia House District 72Clay Riley (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Clay Riley Republican Incumbent
- Broadband policy improvements
- Economic development policy enhancements
Per the campaign site.
About Clay Riley
Clay is a basketball coach at Lincoln High School and is currently serving as the Delegate for the 72nd District, per the campaign site. He is seeking reelection to the West Virginia House of Delegates, per the campaign site.
Clay Riley (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia House District 72; unopposed candidates still appear on West Virginia ballots, so the race is on the ballot but is not contested. Clay Riley is the sitting member, per the West Virginia Legislature's member roster. Party nominees were chosen at the May 12, 2026 primary, per the West Virginia Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate list.
Full race pageWest Virginia Senate District 12Lynette Murray (D) · Ben Queen (R)
Lynette Murray Democrat
Lynette Murray is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia Senate District 12 on the Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Ben Queen Republican Incumbent
Ben Queen represents Senate District 12, covering Calhoun, Gilmer, Lewis and Harrison counties and part of Taylor County, per the West Virginia Legislature's official website. His listed occupation is professional photographer and media entrepreneur, owner of Ben Queen Photography, and he serves as majority whip. He was lead sponsor of 5 bills in the 2026 session, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Lynette Murray (Democrat), Ben Queen (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for West Virginia Senate District 12. Ben Queen is the sitting member, per the West Virginia Legislature's member roster. Party nominees were chosen at the May 12, 2026 primary, per the West Virginia Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate list. West Virginia's 17 senatorial districts each elect two senators on staggered terms; only one seat per district is up in the regular 2026 cycle.
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West Virginia's field is the Secretary of State's candidate database for the November 3, 2026 general election. Party nominees were chosen at the May 12 primary. All 100 House of Delegates districts are up; each of the 17 Senate districts has two senators on staggered terms, so one seat per district is on the ballot, and a few districts also fill an unexpired term. Most judicial and board of education races are nonpartisan and were decided at the May election. Unopposed candidates still appear on the ballot.
Who is on the ballot in Harrison County, West Virginia on November 3, 2026?
Harrison County sample ballot 2026: see where the circuit clerk, county commissioner and prosecuting attorney candidates stand on jobs, roads and growth. Every candidate profile on this page names the official filing or campaign source it came from.
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Candidate roster last updated Sep 25, 2026 from official election sources.