WHEELING – At least four people want to be Wheeling’s next mayor, while three Republicans desire to be Marshall County’s next sheriff.

Three candidates from Wheeling also will be seeking statewide office in 2024 – even though there hasn’t been a Wheeling resident elected to state office in modern memory.

Candidates wanting to run for elected office in 2024 had until midnight Saturday to file their paperwork at local courthouses for municipal and county offices. Those seeking statewide and national offices, meanwhile, were required to file with the West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office in Charleston.

The filings did not have to be done in person, and local courthouses were only open until 5 p.m. Those mailing in their paperwork had to have it notarized and postmarked by midnight Saturday for it to be accepted. The names of those candidates mailing at the last minute will be added to election lists in the coming days.

Candidates noted were those listed as of Saturday evening.

In Wheeling, current council members Rosemary Ketchum and Chad Thalman both filed for mayor – as did Denny Magruder, former executive director of WesBanco Arena, and Carl Carpenter. City Clerk Jessica Zalenski indicated additional filings may have been mailed, and will be added once received.

Current Wheeling Mayor Glenn Elliott is term limited and he can’t run for re-election, but he did file as a Democrat candidate for U.S. Senate. Wheeling resident Teresa Toriseva will be on the Democrat ticket for state attorney general, while Wheeling attorney Elgine McArdle left her position as chair of the West Virginia Republican Party on Saturday to go across Charleston to file for a term as a judge on the State Intermediate Court of Appeals.

All seats on Wheeling City Council will see contested races in the May 14 election.

Filing in Ward 1 were Paul Alig Sr., Tony Assaro, Josh Becker, J. Anthony Edmond and Zeke Tuel.

Ward 2 will see a race between Carlee Dittmar, Melissa Rebholz and incumbent Ben Seidler.

There are four candidates seeking the Ward 3 seat – Connie Cain, George Greenbaum, Chris Hamm and Jerome “Jake” Henry.

In Ward 4, incumbent Jerry Sklavounakis is being challenged by John Prather. Current Ward 5 Councilman Ty Thorngate will see a contest with Julia Chaplin and Keltus Emmerth, and Ward 6 Councilman Dave Palmer is in a race with Nicholas McCort.

Among Ohio County filings, Commission President Don Nickerson, a Republican, and Auditor Tiffany Hoffman, a Democrat, had no challengers as of late Saturday night.

Assistant Prosecutor Shawn Turak, a Democrat, was the only candidate to file in the race to succeed current Prosecutor Scott Smith.

There will be a race in Judicial Circuit 1 for the Division 1 bench between longtime Judge Ron Wilson and Brooke County Prosecutor Joseph Barki.

Two Republicans, Harry (Nelson) Croft Jr. and Charles Murphy, want to be the next Ohio County Sheriff, while Howard (John) Haglock filed on the Democratic ticket.

Current Sheriff Tom Howard is term limited, and he was among those filing late for magistrate in Division 4. Republican John Powell also filed in the race.

Filing for magistrate in District 1 were Chester Bise and Kevin Stryker; in Division 2, Patty Murphy; and in Division 3, Janine Varner.

Four candidates filed to seek one of two seats on the Ohio County Board of Education – Bernard Albertini, Anne Hercules, Jessica Powers and Daniel “Danny” Vetanze.

Alex Coogan was the only candidate filing for conservation district supervisor.

– Marshall County voters will see a three-man Republican primary for sheriff. Those filing were Ed Coster, Michael “Mike” Dougherty and incumbent William Helms.

Commissioner Mike Ferro, a Democrat, has no primary challenger. But Dave McLaughlin, director of public works and development in Benwood, filed for commissioner on the Republican ticket.

Democrat Joe Canestraro is running for re-election as prosecuting attorney, and had no opposition as of late Saturday night. Republican Eric Buzzard also is seeking re-election as assessor.

Three candidates for magistrate filed in Division 1: Kevin Cecil, Mark A. Kerwood and Brandy Whitlatch.

Thomas P. Wood was the only candidate filing in Division 2; and Zachary B. Allman, in Division 3.

Board of education candidates include Lori Kestner, John W. Miller and Adam Truex.

James M. Ruckman filed for surveyor, and David McCardle as conservation district supervisor.

— Brooke County saw Republican A.J. Thomas file for commissioner, and Darin Pizer file on the Democratic side.

In the race for prosecuting attorney, candidates who filed were Republican Allison Cowden and Democrat Robert Catlett.

Republican Richard Beatty and Democrat Richard Ferguson are the in the race for sheriff.

Assessor Thomas Oughton will run unopposed for re-election.

Candidates for magistrate are Shannon Price in Division 1 and Daniell Diserio in Division 2.

Filing for Board of Education were Antoinette Perkins and Edward Marks; and for conservation district supervisor, Eric Freeland.

– Hancock County sees a Republican primary for commissioner between Tony LaScola and Tommy Ogden.

Republican Stephen Dragisich is running for prosecuting attorney, and Democrat Joseph M. Alongi for assessor.

J. Scott Giddings was the only Republican filing in the race for sheriff, while Dezso Polgar filed on the Democratic ticket.

Filing in the magistrate races were Omeka Peteway in Division 1; Ralph Fletcher and Jon Phillips in Division 2; and Miranda Keeder and Stephen Svokas in Division 3.

Chris Gillette and former Delegate Randy Swartzmiller filed for the board of education; and Chuck Glenn, for conservation district supervisor.

– In Tyler County, four Republicans are running for commissioner – Nile Archer, Susan Gilbert, Michael “Mike” Smith and John M. Watson.

The following Republicans were the only candidates filing in their races: Luke Furbee, prosecuting attorney; Dean Pratt, sheriff; and Lisa J. Jackson, assessor.

Magistrate candidates are Brian Weigle in Division 1, and Lynnsie Cline in Division 2. Roy Haught is on the ballot for surveyor.

Board of Education candidates are Shannon M. Huffman, Andy Shreves and Diana Stender. Patricia Thomas filed for conservation district supervisor.

– There is a Republican primary for commissioner in Wetzel County between Bill Bell and Kelly Nelson, and a GOP sheriff’s race between Eric Daugherty and Chad Seckman.

Filing to run for assessor were incumbent Scott Lemley, a Democrat; and Republican Tim Bassett.

Prosecuting attorney Timothy E. Haught, a Democrat, will run unopposed for re-election.

Filing for magistrate were Roger Spragg in Division 1 and Donnie Harris in Division 2.

Board of Education candidates are Brian Castilow, Christine Cunningham Mitchell, Linda Fonner, Linda S. Stillwagner, and Carolyn S. Yoho.

Allen Rush is the only candidate for Conservation District Supervisor.

– Candidates for state legislative contests filed in Charleston, and there will be two primary races for local State Senate seats.

Senate Majority Whip Ryan W. Weld, R-Brooke, faces a challenge from Scott Adams in District 1. In District 2, Sen. Mike Maroney is being challenged by Chris Rose from Monongalia County.

Among House of Delegates races, Delegate Pat McGeehan, R-Hancock, will run unopposed in District 1.

In District 2, there is a Republican primary between Delegate Mark Zatezalo, R-Hancock, and Michele Slates. Olivia Dowler filed on the Democrat ticket.

Filing in District 3 were Delegate Jimmy Willis, R-Brooke, and Democrat David Cantrell.

Delegate Diana Winzenreid, R-Ohio, was appointed to the District 4 seat last year, and she will see a GOP primary with Bill Flanigan.

In District 5, Delegate Shawn Fluharty, D-Ohio – one of only 11 Democrats in the House – faces a challenge from Thomas M. Salkovick.

Delegate Jeff Stephens, R-Marshall, also was appointed to the House in 2023. No candidates had filed to oppose him as of late Saturday evening.

In District 7, Delegate Charles Sheedy, R-Marshall, has opposition from Democrat Devon Tennant.

District 8 sees a Republican primary between Delegate David L. Kelly, R-Tyler, and Dave Shelton.