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Cabell County: McComas, Hustead Among Big Winners; Qualls Out Save Email Print
Posted: 1:11 AM May 14, 2008
Last Updated: 2:37 AM May 14, 2008
Reporter: Randy Yohe
Email Address: randy.yohe@wsaz.com

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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.

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Posted by: Jay on May 14, 2008 at 03:03 PM
Nice to see new blood in high places. Especially Jane Hustead in the court. Although Ive already heard she has a couple disgruntled cohorts due to the fact there'll be a woman on the bench!But with one retiring and one going to implode(due to a woman being a judge)she should be just fine. She overcame enormous odds with her own money.Im glad voters noticed reputation and record over "good ole'boy politics" as usual in Huntington. As for Tommy, no doubt whatsoever he's going to make a class act as the new head man in the department. They've both worked very hard and the voters noticed/responded. Its a good day.

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