PARKERSBURG - Incumbent Wood County Sheriff Jeff Sandy was the biggest spender and biggest fundraiser among the primary election candidates, according to the latest financial statements filed with the county clerk.
The post-primary candidate financial report was due June 19.
Sandy, a Democrat and incumbent sheriff, listed Robert Astorg as his treasurer and reported year-to-date contributions totaling $22,454 and expenses of $9,250.
Contributions listed were Arthur and Judith Campbell, $1,000; Dan Marshall, $500; Jim Weigle, $500; Paul and Susan Corbitt James, $250; Judith A. Pfalzgraf, $300; Dale Louther, $250; Bonnie Fore, $500; Dr. Wayne and Kay Dunn, $250; Jon W. Cain Sr., $250; James R. Barton, $500; Richard Adams, $1,000; Harold Wilkes, $100; Clark Reese, $100; Allen Currey, $200; Gary Turner, $100; Ginger Six, $100; Michael Deem, $25; Paul and Pat Witkosky, $100; Ann Landon, $100.
Other contributions listed were Atkinson Bonding, $50; Pete and Floria DePond, $100; Ralph and Patricia Welden, $50; Denny Harton, $249; Warren and Sandra Perrine, $75; Joseph and Sharon Moore, $100; Glen and Ethel Harris, $25; Betty Cowger, $100; paul and Pat Witkosky, $100; Francis Ball, $200; Rob Johnson, $200; James McGinnis, $200; David and Helen Schlarb, $100; Richard and Martha Bennett, $100; W.C. and Kathryn Parrish, $150; Randall and Cassandra Rapp, $100.
Contributions were also reported from Robert Kieffer, $100; Roger and Katherine Conley, $50; Daniel and Nancy James, $200; Louise Wince, $100; Joe and Nancy Coulter, $50; Harold and Louise Brown, $100; Robert Goldenberg, $200; Paul and Martha Booth, $50; Jean Grapes, $100; Don and Brenda Dougherty, $200; Anthony and Patricia Mohwish, $150; Clyde Dobson, $25; Charles Cooper, $100; Peggy Uhl, $50; Charles Uhl, $50; Harley Weigle, $100; Steve Ayers, $50; Dan Cook, $50; Carrol Ayers, $50; Tim and Kim Thorn, $20; Mike and Ruth Ann Lynch, $30; Jack and Helen Reed, $50; Les and J.B. Pritchard, $100.
Sandy's Republican opponent, former sheriff Ken Merritt listed Gary Sumerville as his treasurer. He reported a total of $2,704.99 in contributions and $616.26 in expenditures. Contributions listed were John Bryan, $200; and Committee to Elect Steve Woodburn Sheriff, $30.37.
Bud Williams, Democrat, sheriff's candidate listed total contributions of $2,526.44, and total expenses of $2,524.42. His treasurer was listed as Amanda Vierling; with contributions reported from Edsel Westfall, $100; Dean Furner, $100, and Bud Williams, $10.
Michael Burdette, Republican, sheriff's candidate, lists Jerema Webb as treasurer, reporting a total of $3,478.65 in contributions, and $2,422.65 in expenditures; a contribution of $500 was listed from Beth Jones.
Roger Payne, Republican, sheriff's candidate, listed Jennifer McIntire as treasurer, and $623.80 in both contributions and expenses.
Brian Dent listed Samuel P. Baldwin as treasurer, listed total year to date contributions and expenses of $3,066.91.
Wood County Commission candidate Harry Deitzler, Democrat, lists Ginger Six as his committee treasurer, with total contributions year to date of $2,890.80, a contribution from the candidate of $2,500 was listed and total expenses year to date of $2,505.50 were reported.
Republican incumbent county commissioners Blair Couch listed John Altman as his treasurer, and reported $369.60 in total contributions and a like amount in expenditures.
Rich Shaffer, incumbent, unopposed assessor, listed a total of $448.80 in year-to-date contributions and expenditures.
Unopposed incumbent prosecutor Jason Wharton's statement lists Paul L. Ross as treasurer and a total of $966 in contributions and expenses.
Barry Murphy, Republican magistrate candidate, listed Gary D. Dailey as his committee treasurer, with total contributions of $5,865 and $5,197.02 in expenses. Contributions were reported from Kristy Fox, $100; Rex Foster, $50, and a candidate loan of $1,075.
Joe Kuhl, Republican, magistrate, named Donna Kuhl as treasurer and reported $1,475 total in contributions and $1,216 in expenses to date. A $100 contribution from Matt Jones was listed.
Robin Waters, Republican magistrate listed Dave L. Waters as her treasurer and reported $1,025 in contributions and $2,809 in expenses, with a $500 contribution from Ray and Beth Fanta and two loans from the candidate, one for $1,000, the other for $1,050.
Rachel Ferguson, Republican, magistrate candidate listed William H. Ferguson as her treasurer. Contributions were listed of $310 and expenses of $812. A $310 contribution from the candidate was listed.
Joyce Purkey, Democrat, incumbent magistrate listed Andrea Ferrell as her treasurer and reported contributions of $425 with expenses of $2,300.
Brenda Marshall, Republican, incumbent magistrate listed Terri A. Gard as treasurer with contributions of $1,196 and expenditures of $1,081.
Stephen Woodburn, Republican sheriff's candidate reported total year to date election contributions of $2,771 and expenses to date of $2,559.
No post-primary reports are on file for Frank Sampson, Republican candidate for sheriff; Donald Carter, Republican sheriff's candidate; G. Bradley Frum, Democrat for magistrate; and Debbie Hendershot, Democrat, magistrate candidate.
