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Mercer County, West Virginia

Mercer County Prosecuting Attorney, Unexpired Term

One candidate is tracked for Mercer County Prosecuting Attorney, Unexpired Term on the November 3, 2026 ballot: David A. Pfeifer. Candidate information follows official Mercer County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

David A. Pfeifer is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the West Virginia Secretary of State's certified candidate database.

What this office does

District attorney or prosecutor. The district attorney is the chief prosecutor for the county or judicial district. The office decides which criminal charges to file, negotiates pleas, tries cases and, in many states, advises county government or handles child support and juvenile matters. The office sets local charging and diversion policies within state law.

This race. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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David A. Pfeifer

Republican

Biography

David A. Pfeifer is the Republican incumbent Mercer County Prosecuting Attorney, per the county's official website. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Mercer County Prosecuting Attorney, Unexpired Term in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Mercer County Prosecuting Attorney, Unexpired Term on the November 3, 2026 ballot: David A. Pfeifer. Candidate information follows official Mercer County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Mercer County Prosecuting Attorney, Unexpired Term 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.

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

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Candidate profiles
David A. Pfeifer, full profileOfficial West Virginia election office