Steve Johnson
Candidate for Harrison County Circuit Clerk, Unexpired term
Background
- Occupation
- Retired deputy sheriff
- Lives in
- Clarksburg
Retired after 31 years as a Harrison County deputy sheriff, including eight years as chief deputy under then-Sheriff Albert Marano. Nominated by the Harrison County Republican Executive Committee for the unexpired circuit clerk term.
Documented positions
Government & transparency
Supports treating the circuit clerk's office as nonpartisan
ReportSteve Johnson files to run for Harrison circuit clerk in special November electionNews coverage · WV News (Exponent Telegram) · wvnews.com
“It should not be a partisan role, probably. It doesn’t matter if you’re a Republican or a Democrat.”
Courts & justice
Pledges to make the circuit clerk's office fully digital
ReportSteve Johnson files to run for Harrison circuit clerk in special November electionNews coverage · WV News (Exponent Telegram) · wvnews.com
“he would strive to continue the direction his friend had set before his death, including transitioning to a fully digital operation.”
All sources (2)
- Candidate search: November 3, 2026 General Election, Harrison County
Election filing · West Virginia Secretary of State · candidates.wvsos.gov
- Steve Johnson files to run for Harrison circuit clerk in special November election
News coverage · WV News (Exponent Telegram) · wvnews.com
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