Clear Creek, West Virginia Public Records

Public safety in Clear Creek is primarily the responsibility of the Clear Creek Police Department, which works diligently to maintain the community's security and well-being. The Raleigh County Sheriff's Office also serves the broader law enforcement needs of the region, while the Raleigh County Jail provides detention services for individuals arrested in the area. Residents seeking access to criminal records can start by contacting the local police records unit, and may also seek assistance from the Raleigh County Sheriff's Office if additional information is required.

Clear Creek voters are served by the Raleigh County Clerk's Office, which administers elections from the Raleigh County Courthouse, 215 Main Street, Room 100, Beckley, WV 25801, phone (304) 255-9123. The County Clerk's Elections Division maintains voter registration records, processes absentee ballot applications, assigns polling places, recruits poll workers, certifies election results, and provides voter information. West Virginia offers online voter registration at GoVoteWV.com, the official state portal operated by the West Virginia Secretary of State's Office. Residents must register at least 21 days before an election to be eligible to vote. Voters need a West Virginia driver's license or state ID number to register online; those without can register by mail or in person using the last four digits of their Social Security number. West Virginia requires voters to present valid photo identification at the polls; acceptable forms include driver's license, state ID, U.S. passport, employee ID with photo, student ID, or concealed carry permit. Clear Creek has no municipal government, so residents vote only in county, state, and federal elections. Raleigh County holds partisan primary elections in May of even-numbered years and general elections on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. Clear Creek voters cast ballots at their assigned precinct polling location; residents can find their specific polling place by visiting GoVoteWV.com and entering their address, or by contacting the County Clerk. In the November 2024 presidential election, Raleigh County reported approximately 32,000 registered voters with turnout exceeding 60%, reflecting strong engagement in a competitive national election year. Looking ahead to the November 3, 2026 general election, Clear Creek and Raleigh County voters will decide several significant races. The entire West Virginia House of Delegates will be on the ballot, with Clear Creek falling within District 35 (which includes southeastern Raleigh County and portions of Wyoming County). All 100 House seats are contested every two years. There is no U.S. Senate seat from West Virginia up in 2026; the next Senate race is in 2026 for the seat currently held by Joe Manchin, though he has announced he will not seek reelection. No gubernatorial race occurs in 2026 (next in 2028). Raleigh County offices on the 2026 ballot may include County Commissioner, Sheriff (4-year term), Assessor (4-year term), Prosecuting Attorney, Circuit Clerk, and County Clerk depending on the election cycle. West Virginia allows no-excuse absentee voting; any registered voter may request an absentee ballot without providing a reason. Applications are available at GoVoteWV.com or through the County Clerk and must be received by six days before the election. Voted absentee ballots must be returned by Election Day. Early in-person voting is available for 13 days before Election Day at locations designated by the County Clerk. West Virginia voter registration lists are considered public records and may be purchased for political purposes; campaign finance reports for state and county candidates are filed with the West Virginia Secretary of State's office and searchable online at cfrs.wvsos.com. Precinct-level election results are published by the County Clerk after certification and are available at the courthouse or online through the Secretary of State. West Virginia uses paper ballots counted by optical scan machines, with provisional ballots available for voters whose eligibility is questioned at the polls.