Doug Cornelius
Candidate for Harrison County Circuit Clerk, Unexpired term
Background
- Occupation
- Harrison County circuit clerk (appointed); retired attorney
- Lives in
- Bridgeport
Appointed Harrison County circuit clerk by the county's circuit judges in May 2026 after the death of Circuit Clerk Albert Marano. Retired after a 50-year legal career.
Documented positions
Government & transparency
Supports treating the circuit clerk's office as nonpartisan
ReportSteve Johnson files to run for Harrison County Circuit ClerkNews coverage · WBOY (via AOL) · Jun 5, 2026 · aol.com
“they both agree that the position of Harrison County Circuit Clerk should not be partisan.”
Courts & justice
Pledges to continue the late clerk Albert Marano's work
ReportAppointed Democrat circuit clerk Doug Cornelius files for November election; no Republican yet filedNews coverage · WV News (Exponent Telegram) · wvnews.com
“I’m filing for that office and want to continue my work in memory of Albert and in service of the county as circuit clerk”
All sources (3)
- Candidate search: November 3, 2026 General Election, Harrison County
Election filing · West Virginia Secretary of State · candidates.wvsos.gov
- Appointed Democrat circuit clerk Doug Cornelius files for November election; no Republican yet filed
News coverage · WV News (Exponent Telegram) · wvnews.com
- Steve Johnson files to run for Harrison County Circuit Clerk
News coverage · WBOY (via AOL) · Jun 5, 2026 · aol.com
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