Run for County Legislature//Executive Board in Pendleton County, WV

Election Date: May 12, 2026
Filing Deadline: Jan 31, 2026

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Election Details

Office level: county
Length of term: 6 years
Commitment level: Part Time
Affiliation: partisan
Typical salary: $38438/year
Filing period: Jan 12, 2026 - Jan 31, 2026
Positions:
Pendleton County Commission
Pendleton County Commission

Job description

The County Legislature or Executive Board is the governing body of the county and exercises broad policy-making authority. The Board is charged with implementing policy and overseeing the county budget process and allocation.

Eligibility requirements

No two commissioners may be elected who reside in the same magisterial district within the county. Must be a registered voter of the county for elections held throughout the county; Must be able to read and write the English language; May not be a candidate on the ballot or an official write-in candidate in the election for any office, other than for district, county, or state political party executive committee; May not be the parent, child, sibling, or spouse of a candidate on the ballot for any office, other than for district, county, or state political party executive committee, or an official write-in candidate for any office, other than for district, county, or state political party executive committee, in the precinct where the official serves; May not be a person prohibited from serving as an election official pursuant to any other federal or state statute; and May not have been previously convicted of a violation of any election law.

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FAQ

How often is County Legislature//Executive Board elected?

The position of County Legislature//Executive Board is typically elected every 6 years.

What does it mean for an election to be partisan?

Partisan elections require candidates to declare a party affiliation, like Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, or Independent.

What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in Pendleton County, WV?

Filing Fee = $384.38. Independent candidates are required to obtain not less than one (1) percent of the entire vote cast at the last preceding general election for the office being sought, but which shall never be less than twenty-five (25) total signatures. A candidate seeking nomination to any office who is unable to pay the filing fee may qualify a petition with signatures from four qualified voters for each whole dollar of the filing fee. Signatures obtained on an in-lieu-of-filing-fee petition shall not be counted toward the number of voters required to sign a nomination certificate in accordance with section twenty-three of this article.

Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?

Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.

Where is the filing office?

100 South Main Street, Franklin, WV, 26807, US.

How can I get in touch with the filing office?

You can contact the filing office by calling 304-358-2505.

How do I get started running for County Legislature//Executive Board?

You can start running for County Legislature//Executive Board by checking to ensure you meet all filing deadlines and requirements. Next, you can prepare to file for office and start planning your campaign strategy. Get in touch with our team of campaign experts for help with any step of the campaign process!

Is there a primary or runoff election for this office?

The next election for County Legislature//Executive Board includes a primary, but not a runoff election.

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