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Harrison County Circuit Clerk

Unexpired term

Vote for: 1
Term: 6 years
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The circuit clerk keeps the circuit court's records, manages its case files and jury lists, and collects court fees and fines.

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Steve Johnson

Republican

Retired deputy sheriff · Clarksburg

The gist

Pledges to make the circuit clerk's office fully digital
Supports treating the circuit clerk's office as nonpartisan

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Pledges to make the circuit clerk's office fully digital
Steve Johnson files to run for Harrison circuit clerk in special November election
News 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.”
Supports treating the circuit clerk's office as nonpartisan
Steve Johnson files to run for Harrison circuit clerk in special November election
News 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.”

Doug Cornelius

Democratic

Harrison County circuit clerk (appointed); retired attorney · Bridgeport

The gist

Pledges to continue the late clerk Albert Marano's work
Supports treating the circuit clerk's office as nonpartisan

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Pledges to continue the late clerk Albert Marano's work
Appointed Democrat circuit clerk Doug Cornelius files for November election; no Republican yet filed
News 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”
Supports treating the circuit clerk's office as nonpartisan
Steve Johnson files to run for Harrison County Circuit Clerk
News coverage · WBOY (via AOL) · Jun 5, 2026 · aol.com
“they both agree that the position of Harrison County Circuit Clerk should not be partisan.”

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