Pocahontas County
The birthplace of eight rivers, and the steam whistle at Cass.
Pocahontas County — verified against primary sources
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- July 15, 2026
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At a glance
Who represents youContact your representatives
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John RebinskiCounty CommissionerView full profile →
Thane RyderCounty CommissionerView full profile →
Jamie WalkerCounty CommissionerView full profile →
Troy McCoySheriffView full profile →
Laura FinchProsecuting AttorneyView full profile →
Melissa BennettCounty ClerkView full profile →
Connie CarrCircuit ClerkView full profile →
Johnny PrittAssessorView full profile →
H. Samuel GibsonBoard of Education Member
Emery GrimesBoard of Education Member
Sue HollandsworthBoard of Education Member
Morgan McCombBoard of Education Member
Andrew McNabbBoard of Education Member
Leatha Williams, Ed.D.Superintendent
Jeff CampbellDelegate · House District 46 · RepublicanView full profile →
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Jonathan KyleDelegate · House District 66 · RepublicanView full profile →
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Bill HamiltonState Senator · Senate District 11 · RepublicanView full profile →
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Robbie MorrisState Senator · Senate District 11 · 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
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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.
Who represents every West Virginian.
These seven constitutional officers serve every county in the state. Open a profile for full biography, responsibilities, and contact information.
Show up, speak upPublic meetings
Public meetings
Learning and wellbeingSchools & healthcare
Schools & healthcare
- Pocahontas County SchoolsWebsite(opens official site in a new tab) (opens in a new tab)
- Pocahontas Memorial HospitalCritical access hospital150 Duncan Road, Buckeye, WV 24924 (opens in a new tab)Website(opens official site in a new tab) (opens in a new tab)
- Pocahontas County Health DepartmentWebsite(opens official site in a new tab) (opens in a new tab)
Place and economyLife & work here
Life & work here
- Snowshoe Mountain ResortWebsite(opens official site in a new tab) (opens in a new tab)
- Green Bank ObservatoryWebsite(opens official site in a new tab) (opens in a new tab)
- Tourism & outdoor recreation
- Timber & forestry
- Scientific research (National Radio Quiet Zone)
- Agriculture
- Watoga State Park (largest state park in WV)State parkWebsite(opens official site in a new tab) (opens in a new tab)
- Cass Scenic Railroad State ParkState park & heritage railroadWebsite(opens official site in a new tab) (opens in a new tab)
- Monongahela National ForestNational forestWebsite(opens official site in a new tab) (opens in a new tab)
- Marlinton
- Durbin
- Hillsboro
County: Pocahontas · Region: Potomac Highlands
Systems that hold this county togetherInfrastructure
Infrastructure
Portions of the county fall within the National Radio Quiet Zone surrounding the Green Bank Observatory, which restricts certain wireless transmissions.
- U.S. Route 219
- U.S. Route 250
- WV Route 28
- WV Route 39
- WV Route 66
- Pocahontas County Office of Emergency ManagementWebsite(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 | Pocahontas 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 | Pocahontas County (opens in a new tab) | 2026-07-15 |
| Civic information | Pocahontas 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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