Mercer County
Princeton is the county seat. Home to 59,664 West Virginians.
Mercer County — verified against primary sources
- Last Verified
- July 15, 2026
- VerifiedBasic information
- VerifiedLocal government
- VerifiedElected representation
- VerifiedCommunity
- VerifiedCivic information & meetings
- VerifiedInfrastructure & data
- PendingLegislation
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At a glance
Who represents youContact your representatives
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William (Bill) ArcherCounty CommissionerView full profile →
Brian BlankenshipCounty CommissionerView full profile →
Greg PuckettCounty CommissionerView full profile →
Alan ChristianSheriffView full profile →
Brian CochranProsecuting AttorneyView full profile →
Verlin MoyeCounty ClerkView full profile →
Julie BallCircuit ClerkView full profile →
Tommy BaileyAssessorView full profile →
Jim BaileyBoard of Education Member
Mark GodfreyBoard of Education Member
Paul HodgesBoard of Education Member
Greg PrudichBoard of Education Member
Jacinda SmithBoard of Education Member
Edward T. TomanSuperintendent
Marty GearheartDelegate · House District 37 · RepublicanView full profile →
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Joe EllingtonDelegate · House District 38 · RepublicanView full profile →
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Doug SmithDelegate · House District 39 · RepublicanView full profile →
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Jordan MaynorDelegate · House District 41 · RepublicanView full profile →
- HB 2076Relating the authorization of the use of self-pour automated systems for nonintoxicating beer, cider and wine by the drink on licensee premises (opens in a new tab)sponsorPending2025 Regular Session
- HB 2479Relating to management and control of county authority vested in board (opens in a new tab)sponsorSigned by Governor2025 Regular Session
- HB 2642Relating to establishing a commercial property assessed capital expenditure financing program for localities (opens in a new tab)sponsorPending2025 Regular Session
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Craig A. HartState Senator · Senate District 6 · RepublicanView full profile →
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Mark R. MaynardState Senator · Senate District 6 · RepublicanView full profile →
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Carol MillerU.S. Representative · West Virginia's 1st Congressional District · RepublicanView full profile →
Who’s running for this seat?
U.S. House · West Virginia's 1st Congressional District
- Belinda Fox-SpencerConstitutionChallengerFiled for 2026 · 07/31/2026Campaign email304-887-1295Official filing source · verified 2026-08-19
- Vince GeorgeDemocraticChallengerFiled for 2026 · 01/12/2026Campaign emailOfficial filing source · verified 2026-08-19
- Carol MillerRepublicanIncumbentFiled for 2026 · 01/23/2026Official filing source · verified 2026-08-19
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Shelley Moore CapitoU.S. Senator · RepublicanView full profile →
Who’s running for this seat?
U.S. Senate · West Virginia (statewide)
- S. Marshall WilsonConstitutionChallengerFiled for 2026 · 06/15/2026Campaign email304-702-0082Official filing source · verified 2026-08-19
- Rachel Fetty AndersonDemocraticChallengerFiled for 2026 · 01/12/2026Official filing source · verified 2026-08-19
- Shelley Moore CapitoRepublicanIncumbentFiled for 2026 · 01/20/2026Campaign email304-786-5681Official filing source · verified 2026-08-19
Note: this destination shows the full chamber, not this member alone. The U.S. Senate does not publish an official per-senator vote page. This is the Secretary of the Senate's roll-call index for the full chamber.
Jim JusticeU.S. Senator · RepublicanView full profile →
Not on the 2026 ballot
U.S. Senate · West Virginia (Class I seat)
This seat is not up for election in 2026. Next election: 2030.
Source: U.S. Senate — Senate classesNote: this destination shows the full chamber, not this member alone. The U.S. Senate does not publish an official per-senator vote page. This is the Secretary of the Senate's roll-call index for the full chamber.
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Show up, speak upPublic meetings
Public meetings
Learning and wellbeingSchools & healthcare
Schools & healthcare
- Mercer County SchoolsWebsite(opens official site in a new tab) (opens in a new tab)
- Princeton Community HospitalRegional hospital122 12th Street, Princeton, WV 24740 (opens in a new tab)Website(opens official site in a new tab) (opens in a new tab)
- Mercer County Health DepartmentWebsite(opens official site in a new tab) (opens in a new tab)
- Craft Memorial Library (Bluefield)Website(opens official site in a new tab) (opens in a new tab)
- Bluefield State UniversityWebsite(opens official site in a new tab) (opens in a new tab)
- Concord UniversityWebsite(opens official site in a new tab) (opens in a new tab)
- New River Community & Technical College (Mercer County campus)Website(opens official site in a new tab) (opens in a new tab)
Place and economyLife & work here
Life & work here
- Healthcare
- Higher education
- Rail transportation
- Retail & services
- Local government
- Camp Creek State Park & ForestState park & forestWebsite(opens official site in a new tab) (opens in a new tab)
- Bluefield
- Princeton
- Athens
- Bramwell
- Matoaka
- Montcalm
- Oakvale
County: Mercer · Region: Southern Coalfields
Systems that hold this county togetherInfrastructure
Infrastructure
- Interstate 77 (West Virginia Turnpike)
- U.S. Route 19
- U.S. Route 52
- U.S. Route 460
- Mercer County Office of Emergency ServicesWebsite(opens official site in a new tab) (opens in a new tab)
Save these numbersEmergency contacts
Emergency contacts
TransparencySources & verification
Sources & verification
| Section | Source | Last verified |
|---|---|---|
| Basic information | U.S. Census Bureau (opens in a new tab) | 2026-07-15 |
| Local government | Mercer County Commission (opens in a new tab) | 2026-07-15 |
| Elected representation | West Virginia Legislature — 2025 Membership Directory (opens in a new tab) | 2026-07-15 |
| Community profile | Mercer County (opens in a new tab) | 2026-07-15 |
| Civic information | Mercer County Commission & County Clerk (opens in a new tab) | 2026-07-15 |
| Infrastructure | WV Department of Transportation (opens in a new tab) | 2026-07-15 |
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