Marion County, West Virginia

Marion County Commissioner

2 candidates are tracked for Marion County Commissioner on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tim McAteer and David Kennedy. Candidate information follows official Marion County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

2 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Marion County Commissioner, per the West Virginia Secretary of State's certified candidate database.

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

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Tim McAteer

Democrat

Top priorities

Supports protecting taxpayer dollars and demanding transparent budgeting
Wants to focus county spending on essentials such as roads, safety and infrastructure
Supports small businesses and local jobs

Per the campaign site.

Biography

McAteer is the owner of McAteer's Restaurant in Fairmont, established in 1958, and has run the business for more than 40 years, per the campaign site. He is a graduate of Fairmont Senior High School and Fairmont State University, a notary public, and a member of the Marion County Chamber of Commerce and the Knights of Columbus, per the campaign site.

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David Kennedy

Republican

Biography

David Kennedy is the Republican nominee for Marion County Commissioner. Kennedy previously served on Fairmont City Council, per The Dominion Post. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Marion County Commissioner in 2026?

When is the Marion County Commissioner election in West Virginia?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for West Virginia are on the West Virginia election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Marion County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Marion County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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West Virginia Senate District 13 West Virginia House District 73 West Virginia House District 74 See all 7 Marion County races

Candidate profiles

Tim McAteer, full profile David Kennedy, full profile Official West Virginia election office