David A. Pfeifer
Candidate for Mercer County Prosecuting Attorney, Unexpired term
Background
- Lives in
- Bluefield
Mercer County's prosecuting attorney, appointed by the county commission to the vacant office, and a former assistant prosecutor who handled felony cases.
Documented positions
Public safety
Pledges aggressive prosecution of violent crime and drug trafficking.In office
ReportOP-ED: Why I am running for Mercer County Prosecuting AttorneyPublic statement · Lootpress · May 11, 2026 · lootpress.com
“a prosecutor who will aggressively pursue violent crime and drug trafficking, hold repeat offenders accountable”
Pledges stronger partnerships with local and state law enforcement.In office
ReportOP-ED: Why I am running for Mercer County Prosecuting AttorneyPublic statement · Lootpress · May 11, 2026 · lootpress.com
“Building strong partnerships with local and state law enforcement”
Courts & justice
Pledges to prioritize protecting children and vulnerable victims.In office
ReportOP-ED: Why I am running for Mercer County Prosecuting AttorneyPublic statement · Lootpress · May 11, 2026 · lootpress.com
“Protecting children and vulnerable victims”
Pledges to reduce unnecessary delays in the prosecutor's office.In office
ReportOP-ED: Why I am running for Mercer County Prosecuting AttorneyPublic statement · Lootpress · May 11, 2026 · lootpress.com
“Improving efficiency and reducing unnecessary delays”
All sources (7)
- Candidate search: November 3, 2026 General Election, Mercer County
Election filing · West Virginia Secretary of State · candidates.wvsos.gov
- Sample ballots: May 12, 2026 Primary Election, Mercer County
Government record · West Virginia Secretary of State · apps.sos.wv.gov
- What's on the Ballot: General Election, November 3, 2026
Government record · Mercer County Clerk · mercervotes.com
- Press Release — Seeking Letters of Interest (Prosecuting Attorney)
Government record · Mercer County Commission · mercercountywv.com
- Commission Meeting, September 22, 2026 (agenda)
Government record · Mercer County Commission · mercercountywv.com
- Mercer County Prosecuting Attorney
Government record · Mercer County Commission · mercercountywv.com
- OP-ED: Why I am running for Mercer County Prosecuting Attorney
Public statement · Lootpress · May 11, 2026 · lootpress.com
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