Follansbee, West Virginia Public Records

Law enforcement in Follansbee is primarily the responsibility of the Follansbee Police Department, which works diligently to ensure the safety and security of the community. The Brooke County Sheriff's Office also plays a critical role in maintaining order throughout the county, while the Brooke County Jail provides detention services. Individuals seeking access to arrest records, mugshots, booking information, or comprehensive criminal history for the Follansbee area can consult the resources provided by the West Virginia State Police, including the Offender Search and Criminal History Records databases.

Follansbee voters are served by the Brooke County Clerk's office, which administers elections from the Brooke County Courthouse, 632 Main Street, Wellsburg, WV 26070 (phone: 304-737-3661). The County Clerk serves as the chief election official for all municipal, county, state, and federal elections affecting Follansbee residents. West Virginia voters can register online at GoVoteWV.com, the official state voter registration portal maintained by the Secretary of State, or submit paper applications at the County Clerk's office, public libraries, or DMV offices. The registration deadline is 21 days before any election. Valid forms of ID are required to register, including a West Virginia driver's license number or the last four digits of a Social Security number. Follansbee holds municipal elections for mayor and city council, typically on a four-year cycle during odd-numbered years, with the next municipal election expected in 2025 or as scheduled by city ordinance. Residents can find information about local candidates, ballot measures, and election dates through the City Recorder's office at Follansbee City Hall, 301 Main Street. Voters can look up their assigned polling place, sample ballot, and voter registration status by visiting GoVoteWV.com and entering their name and date of birth or by calling the County Clerk. In the November 2024 presidential election, Brooke County recorded approximately 9,400 registered voters with turnout of around 65-70%, reflecting strong civic engagement typical of presidential election years. For the November 3, 2026 general election, Follansbee and Brooke County voters will decide several significant races: West Virginia does not have a U.S. Senate seat up in 2026, but voters will elect members to the West Virginia House of Delegates (District 2 represents Brooke County), county offices including County Commissioner, Sheriff, Assessor, County Clerk, and Prosecuting Attorney, as well as any municipal offices if Follansbee holds concurrent elections. West Virginia allows early in-person voting beginning 13 days before Election Day at the County Clerk's office. Absentee voting by mail is available for voters who will be absent from the county on Election Day, are unable to vote in person due to illness or disability, work a shift during all hours the polls are open, or are 65 years or older. Absentee ballot applications can be downloaded from GoVoteWV.com or requested from the County Clerk and must be received by six days before Election Day; completed ballots must be returned by Election Day. West Virginia election records that are public include voter registration lists (available for purchase for legitimate purposes), campaign finance reports filed with the Secretary of State's office, candidate filings and petitions, and precinct-level election results, all of which can be accessed through the Secretary of State's website at sos.wv.gov or the County Clerk's office.