County

Harrison County Commission

North Urban District residency

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

What this office does: The county commission adopts the county budget, sets the county levy, oversees county offices and hears estate and election matters.

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Martin Howe

Republican

Clarksburg

The gist

Pledges a unified county vision including small towns
Proposes closer work with other county and municipal officials
Pledges outreach to unincorporated areas and small municipalities

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Pledges a unified county vision including small towns
Harrison County Commission candidate Martin Howe
Interview · WV News (Exponent Telegram) · wvnews.com
“I just want a unified vision where every community within the county”
Proposes closer work with other county and municipal officials
Harrison County Commission candidate Martin Howe
Interview · WV News (Exponent Telegram) · wvnews.com
“having a good working relationship with them and listening to what their needs are and then helping them achieve their goals.”
Pledges outreach to unincorporated areas and small municipalities
Harrison County Commission candidate Martin Howe
Interview · WV News (Exponent Telegram) · wvnews.com
“So I think it’s on us as the county commissioners to be able to listen to them and have that outreach”

Susan Thomas

DemocraticIncumbent

Harrison County commissioner · Clarksburg

The gist

Supports the county levy for community health and public services
Supports the new historic preservation levy

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Supports the county levy for community health and public services
Harrison County Commission puts two levies on November ballot
News coverage · WDTV · Aug 31, 2026 · wdtv.com
“They are services to our community that I believe are necessary”
Supports the new historic preservation levy
Harrison County Commission puts two levies on November ballot
News coverage · WDTV · Aug 31, 2026 · wdtv.com
“I would hope that the voters would also support that. I think it’s important to preserve our history.”

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