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Stunner in County Commission: Johnson, Reagan unseat incumbent Republicans as part of the blue wave that swept through Jefferson County

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Source: Spirit of Jefferson

The Jefferson County Commission holds its first meeting in the new county building on the edge of Charles Town, W.Va., on July 17, 2025. The building was part of a county purchase in June, beginning the process of moving county functions from various buildings spread throughout downtown Charles Town to two consolidated locations. (Andrew Spellman/The Spirit of Jefferson) Gift this article New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Share this article paywall-free Email Copy Link It was a stunner for Democratic candidates in Jefferson County, as the party won all but two district races on the ballot. Perhaps the largest upset hit the County Commission, as Lanae Johnson and Mary Margaret Mickey Reagan defeated Pasha Majdi and Steve Stolipher, respectively.

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