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Mercer County Prosecuting Attorney

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Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The prosecuting attorney charges and tries crimes in the county and advises the county government.

David Pfeifer, the appointed prosecuting attorney, won the May Republican primary for the unexpired term over Anthony Heltzel.

David A. Pfeifer

RepublicanIncumbent

Bluefield

The gist

  • Pledges aggressive prosecution of violent crime and drug trafficking.In office
  • Pledges stronger partnerships with local and state law enforcement.In office
  • Pledges to prioritize protecting children and vulnerable victims.In office
  • Pledges to reduce unnecessary delays in the prosecutor's office.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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  1. Pledges aggressive prosecution of violent crime and drug trafficking.

    OP-ED: Why I am running for Mercer County Prosecuting Attorney

    Public statement · Lootpress · May 11, 2026 · lootpress.com

    “a prosecutor who will aggressively pursue violent crime and drug trafficking, hold repeat offenders accountable”

  2. Pledges stronger partnerships with local and state law enforcement.

    OP-ED: Why I am running for Mercer County Prosecuting Attorney

    Public statement · Lootpress · May 11, 2026 · lootpress.com

    “Building strong partnerships with local and state law enforcement”

  3. Pledges to prioritize protecting children and vulnerable victims.

    OP-ED: Why I am running for Mercer County Prosecuting Attorney

    Public statement · Lootpress · May 11, 2026 · lootpress.com

    “Protecting children and vulnerable victims”

  4. Pledges to reduce unnecessary delays in the prosecutor's office.

    OP-ED: Why I am running for Mercer County Prosecuting Attorney

    Public statement · Lootpress · May 11, 2026 · lootpress.com

    “Improving efficiency and reducing unnecessary delays”

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