Carl Ballengee (L) Jeff Smith (R)
Matt Minney (L) Gaylen Duskey (R)
The 2004 primary election is a few short months away, with all incumbents presently holding office in Calhoun indicating they are going to seek re-election.
At least four newcomers have gone on record saying they will be running for the public offices, all four years terms.
Chief Deputy Sheriff Carl Ballengee (Democrat), a career law enforcement officer with 19 years experience, has announced he will be running for Sheriff, filling a position vacant after Sheriff Allen Parsons completes an eight year term. "I feel my law
enforcement record with the public speaks for itself, and my knowledge of the county
and its citizens."
Former Grantsville policeman and current Chief Deputy of the Roane County Sheriff's Department Jeff Smith (Democrat) is also seeking the Calhoun sheriff's position. "Through my training and experience I feel I have a lot to offer the community. I feel there is no better place, or no better people, than here in Calhoun County," said Smith.
Prosecuting Attorney Matt Minney, a former Supreme Court associate (Democrat)
will
be running for the position to which he was appointed after the resignation of Tony
Morgan. Minney said he would like to continue working on the numerous important
cases that are currently under
investigation. "I believe that I apply the law fairly and evenly. I have made
Calhoun County my home, and I have a personal
interest in seeing that everyone here is safe and secure in their homes," he
said.
Newspaper editor Gaylen Duskey (Republican) is the only
candidate so far with an opponent, Democrat Assessor Jason Nettles. "I'm really interested
in the job," he said, "and have a lifetime of qualifications for it."
Shelia Garretson (L) Richard Kirby (R)
Jason Nettles (L) Rick Postalwait (R)
Bill Stemple (L) Bob Weaver (R)
Teresa Robinson
Incumbents who have indicated they will be seeking another term:
Longtime County Clerk Richard Kirby (Democrat) is seeking re-election for another
four-year term.
Incumbent Circuit Clerk Shelia Garretson (Democrat) is seeking her second full
term.
West Virginia's youngest Assessor Jason Nettles (Democrat) will be seeking
re-election for a second term.
Incumbent magistrates Rick Postalwait and Teresa Robinson will file to fill
Calhoun's
two magistrates seats.
County Commissioner Bob Weaver will file for a second term on the county
commission. Circuit Clerk Garretson said a commission candidate must file from
either Sheridan, Lee or Washington District.
Filings for Board of Education are open for one Board of Education candidate in Center, Sheridan
and Lee Districts, or two candidates in Sherman and Washington Districts.
There is also an opening for County Surveyor and members of county executive
committees.
County candidate filing opens on January 12 at 8:30 a.m. and closes January 31 at
12
p.m., according to Circuit Clerk Shelia Garretson. All others, including House of
Delegates, must file with the Secretary of States office.
Incumbent Delegate Bill Stemple has indicated he will be running for another term.
Further information can be obtained from Circuit Clerk Shelia Garretson at
354-6910.
FILING FEES:
County Commission $165
Circuit Clerk $352
County Clerk $352
Sheriff $319
Assessor $319
Prosecutor $385
Surveyor $10
Board of Education
County Executive Committee $10
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