Man, West Virginia Public Records

The bond and bail process in West Virginia allows for cash or surety bonds, and individuals can find information on recently arrested persons through the jail's online portal or by contacting the facility directly.

Law enforcement in Man, West Virginia is primarily overseen by the Man Police Department, which works in conjunction with the Logan County Sheriff's Office to maintain public safety and order. Residents seeking arrest records, mugshots, booking records, or criminal history information can make inquiries directly at the Man Police Department's records unit. The Logan County Sheriff's Office also provides assistance for more comprehensive criminal history checks.

Voters in Man, West Virginia, are served by the Logan County Clerk's Office, which administers elections for the county. The Logan County Clerk is located at 300 Stratton Street, Room 102, Logan, WV 25601, phone (304) 792-8650, website http://www.logancountywv.com. West Virginia voters can register online through the Secretary of State's website at https://ovr.sos.wv.gov/Register/Landing, and registration must be completed at least 21 days before an election. Voters must provide their driver's license or state ID number, and if they don't have one, the last four digits of their Social Security number. Man holds municipal elections for mayor and town council positions; these elections typically occur in odd-numbered years, with the next municipal election cycle in 2025. Town elections are non-partisan and handle local governance issues for the incorporated town. For polling place information, Man voters can look up their assigned precinct and polling location through the West Virginia Secretary of State's voter registration search at https://services.sos.wv.gov/Elections/Voter/FindMyPollingPlace or by contacting the Logan County Clerk. Public election records in West Virginia include voter registration lists (available with restrictions), campaign finance reports filed through the West Virginia Ethics Commission at https://www.ethics.wv.gov, candidate filings, and precinct-level election results, all of which are public records. In the November 2024 presidential election, Logan County saw approximately 50-55% voter turnout, consistent with the county's historical participation rates, with strong Republican performance typical of the region. For the November 3, 2026, general election, Man and Logan County voters will decide several significant races. West Virginia's U.S. Senate seat (Class II) will be on the ballot in 2026, currently held by Shelley Moore Capito whose term expires in 2027. No gubernatorial race occurs in 2026 as West Virginia governors serve four-year terms with the next election in 2024. The West Virginia House of Delegates seats (all 100 delegates serving two-year terms) will be on the ballot, and Man voters participate in District 21 which covers Logan County. Logan County offices up for election in 2026 may include county commission seats, sheriff, assessor, clerk, and other constitutional offices depending on the rotation of six-year and four-year terms. West Virginia allows absentee voting by mail for voters who qualify under specific circumstances including age 65+, illness, physical disability, election day work requirements, and absence from the county. Absentee ballot applications are available through the Logan County Clerk's office and must be requested by the sixth day before the election, with completed ballots due by the close of polls on election day. Early in-person voting is available at locations designated by the county clerk during the 13 days preceding an election, excluding Sundays.