HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- Jane Hustead ran a real grassroots campaign for judge in Cabell County. She was outspent by opponent Paul Farrell. However, with all precincts reporting, Hustead emerged the winner over Farrell, 53% to 47%.
Hustead has been with the prosecuting attorney's office for the past 31 years. She will replace retiring judge John Cummings in 2009.
In the race for Cabell County sheriff, Tom McComas advanced in a crowded field with more than 37% of the vote. His next closest competitor was C.A. Adams with 21%. County Commissioner Scott Bias scored 19% of the vote in a third place finish.
McComas will face former colleague Jim Scheidler in the sheriff's race this fall. Scheidler advanced as the Republican opponent with no competition in the primary.
Democrat Susan Hubbard beat opponent Damon Holley, 75% to 25% for the county commission. She'll face Republican incumbent Nancy Cartmill in the fall campaign.
Suzanne McGinnis Oxley and Ted Barr won new terms on the Cabell County Board of Education. Oxley won nearly 27% of the vote, while Barr secured more than 18%. The next closest challenger was Nancy Newfeld at 14%.
The magistrate's race made news for someone who did not advance. Alvie Qualls, a 7-time magistrate who is under suspension from the West Virginia Supreme Court, finished 16th in the Democrat primary for magistrate. The top 7 advanced. Among the Democrats moving on in this race are Amy Daugherty, Mike Woelfel, Darrell Black, Betty Wolford, Don Maynard, Johnny McCallister and Patty Verbage-Spence. Republicans advancing include Carlen Merritt, Rondall Baumgardner and Teresa Beter. 7 will win in the fall.