| Calhoun's political activity will likely heat up next Monday when the filing starts for elected officials.
Filing for public office is January 14th through midnight on January 26th.
All incumbents appear to be filing for reelection, with the exception of Prosecuting Attorney, with the resignation of Matt Minney.
So far, at least one person has pre-announced their candidacy, Jim Lemon is running for Assessor.
Delegate Bill Stemple has told a number of his supporters he will likely run for Sheriff, which would leave an opening for the House of Delegates.
Filing is now done in the County Clerk's office.
Clerk Richard Kirby released information this week regarding the openings, listing salaries and filing fees.
The salaries of elected officials are set by the State of West Virginia based on county population.
County Commission ($24,420) filing fee $244.20, must be from Center, Sheridan or Sherman District
Sheriff ($41,910, with additional supplement) filing fee $419.10
Prosecuting Attorney ($50,160) filing fee $501.60
Assessor ($41,910 plus $10,700 supplement) filing fee $419.10
Magistrate - Two Openings ($43,624) filing fee $436.25
Board of Education, filing fee $25, elect two board members. Only two people can serve in any district at one time, meaning only one member can be elected from Lee, Center and Sherman. Two members can be elected from Sheridan and Washington
Surveyor (Non-paid) filing fee $10
Candidates desiring to file for House of Delegates should contact the Secretary of State's office
County Clerk Richard Kirby says he will answer questions, call 354-6725. | 
