Circuit Clerk - Unexpired
Harrison County, West Virginia
My vote power: Above average
What does this office do?
- Keeping court records and case files
- Collecting court fines and fees
- Sending jury summons, in many places
Affects: Anti-Corruption, Government Efficiency, Data Privacy
Candidates:
Democratic · Incumbent
Doug Cornelius has been Harrison County's circuit clerk since a May 2026 appointment to finish the late Albert Marano's term. Cornelius spent decades as a lawyer in Harrison County before retiring from practice.
Republican
Steve Johnson spent 31 years in law enforcement with the Harrison County Sheriff's Department, work that often involved the circuit clerk's office. Johnson cites experience managing offices and staff and aims to keep the office on the course set by the late clerk Albert Marano.
Source: candidates.wvsos.gov