Charles "Doug" Beard
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Former magistrate and sheriff's deputy · Caldwell
The gist
No documented position found.
Judges & courts
Division 2, Unexpired term
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.
Former magistrate and sheriff's deputy · Caldwell
No documented position found.
Magistrate (appointed); retired West Virginia State Police captain · Clintonville
No documented position found.
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