Election Information

Welcome to our Election Information page!

Here you’ll find important details about upcoming elections, voter registration, polling locations, deadlines, candidate information, and how to participate in local, state, and national elections. Stay informed and engaged in the democratic process. Your voice matters!

City Clerk Responsibilities

During a City election, the City Clerk administers all election issues. 

Important Dates For 2026 Election:

  • Jan 15- Jan 31- Filing period (Candidates for Mayor, Council & Clarksburg Water Board) 

Note: Candidates must file IN PERSON.

  • Saturday, January 31st- Last day of filing period (City Clerk's Office open 9:00 am- 5:00 pm)
  • Feb. 17, 2026 - Last day to withdraw and not have name on the ballot
  • Feb. 24 - Drawing for ballot positions (9:00 AM County Courthouse Annex)
  • Mar 24, 2026- Write-In Candidate Filing Deadline
  • Mar. 27 - May 6 - Period for absentee voting by mail (Contact County Clerk's office (Voter Registration) for ballot- 304-624-8613)
  • April 1 - April 7- 1st Quarter (financial) reports due in City Clerk's office
  • Apr 21, 2026 - Voter registration deadline (Voter Registration Office located in Harrison County Courthouse)
  • April 27 - May 1- Primary (financial) Reports due in City Clerk's office
  • April 29 - May 9- Period for Early Voting in person (at Harrison County General Services Building (3rd Floor) and Meadowbrook Mall (Food Court entrance)
  • Tuesday, May 12 - Election Day (Polls open at 6:30 a.m. and Close at 7:30 p.m.)
  • July 1 - July 7- 2nd Quarter (financial) reports due in City Clerk's office

Polling Locations (FOR DAY OF ELECTION-MAY 12TH)

Precinct 1A – HC Recreational Complex & 4H Center

 

Precinct 9 – Knights of Columbus

 

Precinct 14 – Kelly Miller Community Building

 

Precinct 28 – Salvation Army Activities Center

 

Precinct 33 – Duff St. Methodist Church ED Building

 

Precinct 36A – HC Recreational Complex & 4H Center

 

Precinct 66B – Summit Park Volunteer Fire Department

 

Precinct 68 – Knights of Columbus

 

Precinct 74 – United Methodist Temple

 

Precinct 80 – St. James School Gym

If you have any questions or concerns about your precincts or where you are to vote, please call the Voter’s Registration Office at 304-624-8613.

Early Voting (April 29- May 9TH, 2026)

There will be no early voting at Clarksburg City Hall. Early voting will be held by the county:

Candidates (LISTED BELOW)

Mayoral Candidates (in alphabetical order):

  • Mateen "Tuna" Abdul-Aziz- mateen.abdulaziz@gmail.com
  • Tyler Vincent Hart- 00247261994@proton.me
  • Wayne Worth- wayneoworth@hotmail.com

City Council Candidates (in alphabetical order):

  • Andrew J "Drew" Banko- bankondrew@yahoo.com
  • Kevin Brand- electKevinBrand@gmail.com
  • Jim Malfregeot- absolute613@aol.com
  • Bill O'Field- wofield@gmail.com
  • Mickey Petitto- mickeypetitto@aol.com
  • Jerry Riffle- jriffle@cityofclarksburgwv.com
  • Rocky Romano II- RockyRomano824@gmail.com
  • Tamira Rutter- tamira4wv@gmail.com
  • Trevor Vance- Trevor21v@gmail.com
  • Hattie Wright- hattiemwright7@gmail.com

 Water Board Candidates (in alphabetical order):

  • Gary "GK" Keith II- GarKeith@gmail.com

  • Tony Olivito

  • Chad Sigmon- chadsigmonranamerica@gmail.com

Questions?

If you have any questions regarding city elections or your polling location, please contact the City Clerk:

About the City Council:

Clarksburg City Council operates under a City Manager form of government. In Clarksburg, the Mayor and City Council serve part-time and are elected on a non-partisan basis.  

Under the manager form of government, the City Council acts as the legislative body in establishing policy and law and the City Manager handles the day-to-day operations of the City.

IMPORTANT- Here below is information from the Secretary of State’s Office regarding the placement of candidate signs in rights-of-way:
The City of Clarksburg does not allow political signs posted in City rights-of-way and if candidates believe that they posted signs in the rights-of-way, please promptly remove the signs.  Any signs that are removed from the City’s rights-of-way by the City will be taken to the Public Works garage and may be retrieved there.

Contact Us

Clarksburg City Hall

222 W Main Street
Clarksburg, WV 26301

Phone: 304-624-1624
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