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Greenbrier County Magistrate

Division 2, Unexpired term

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Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

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

Nonpartisan. Both candidates filed in August 2026 after the seat fell vacant.

Charles "Doug" Beard

No party listed

Former magistrate and sheriff's deputy · Caldwell

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No documented position found.

Andy Evans

No party listed

Magistrate (appointed); retired West Virginia State Police captain · Clintonville

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No documented position found.

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