Wilsonburg, West Virginia Public Records

The town's proximity to the Tygart Valley River and its scenic natural assets also contribute to a growing outdoor recreation and tourism industry, providing economic opportunities for local businesses and residents.

The Harrison County Clerk's elections division website can be accessed through harrisoncountywv.com, providing voter information and election results. West Virginia residents may register to vote online through the West Virginia Secretary of State's voter registration portal at GoVoteWV.com, or by submitting paper applications to the Harrison County Clerk. Registration requires U.S. Citizenship, West Virginia residency, and minimum age of 17, with eligibility to vote at 18. The voter registration deadline is 21 days before any election. Voters must provide a valid West Virginia driver's license number or the last four digits of their Social Security number when registering. The state does not require party registration for primary elections; voters may choose either party's ballot at the polls. As an unincorporated community, Wilsonburg does not conduct municipal elections for mayor or town council, as no incorporated municipal government exists. Instead, residents vote in Harrison County Commission races, county-level offices including Sheriff, Assessor, and County Clerk, as well as state and federal elections. County Commission elections for the three-member commission are held in partisan elections during the general election cycle, with staggered terms making sure of continuity. Local voters can find their assigned polling location by using the polling place lookup tool at GoVoteWV.com or by contacting the Harrison County Clerk at (304) 624-8561. West Virginia assigns voters to specific precinct polling places based on residential address, and voters must cast ballots at their designated location on election day unless voting absentee. Early in-person voting is available at the Harrison County Clerk's office and designated satellite locations during the two weeks preceding each election. West Virginia public election records include voter registration lists, available to candidates and political committees with restrictions on commercial use under W. Va. Code §3-2-30. Campaign finance reports filed with the West Virginia Secretary of State's office are searchable at cfr.wvsos.gov. The County Clerk maintains candidate filing information and ballot access petitions, while precinct-level election results are posted on the Harrison County Clerk's website following certification and compiled by the Secretary of State. In the November 2024 presidential election, Harrison County reported approximately 32,000 registered voters with a turnout of roughly 65-70%, reflecting participation rates typical for presidential election years in West Virginia. County voters supported Republican candidates by substantial margins, consistent with statewide trends over recent election cycles. The November 3, 2026 general election will feature several significant races for Wilsonburg and Harrison County voters. West Virginia will hold elections for U.S. Senate, with the Class II seat currently held by Shelley Moore Capito up for reelection in 2026. All three U.S. House seats will be contested, with the county residing in the 2nd Congressional District. State legislative races will include all 100 West Virginia House of Delegates seats and approximately half of the 34 West Virginia State Senate seats depending on district rotation. Gubernatorial elections in West Virginia are held in presidential years, so 2028, not 2026. Harrison County voters will elect or reelect county-level positions that may be on the 2026 ballot including County Commission seats, County Clerk, Circuit Clerk, Assessor, and Sheriff, depending on term expiration schedules. Voters should verify specific offices on the ballot for 2026 by consulting the Harrison County Clerk closer to the election date. West Virginia offers absentee voting for voters who will be absent from the county on election day, are ill or physically disabled, work during all hours polls are open, or are prevented from voting due to religious beliefs or confinement. Absentee ballot applications must be submitted to the Harrison County Clerk by six days before the election. Completed absentee ballots must be returned by mail, postmarked by election day and received within five days, or delivered in person to the Harrison County Clerk by the close of polls on election day. The state has specific requirements for absentee ballot applications and does not offer permanent absentee status; voters must apply for each election. Early in-person voting is an alternative to mail absentee voting and is available without stating a reason during the 13 days preceding each election.