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Berkeley County Magistrate

Division 5, Unexpired term

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Term
4 years
Candidates
1
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: Magistrates hear misdemeanors, small civil claims, and preliminary matters in felony cases in Berkeley County, and issue warrants.

Nonpartisan. One candidate is on the ballot.

Eri Belaj

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Magistrate assistant, Berkeley County Magistrate Court · Martinsburg

The gist

  • Proposes more extensive training for magistrates.
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  1. Proposes more extensive training for magistrates.

    Eri Belaj emphasizes experience in Berkeley County Magistrate bid

    News coverage · The Journal (Martinsburg) · Apr 28, 2026 · journal-news.net

    “I would like to see more extensive training because they do tremendous work for the county.”

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