Background
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Faircloth earned her bachelor's degree in political science from Shepherd College. She later received her J.D. from West Virginia University. Her career experience includes running the Law Offices of Laura Faircloth and Associates in Martinsburg.[1]
Faircloth served on the Twenty-Third Judicial Circuit from 2016 until 2024, when the district covered Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan counties. As of 2026, she is serving on the Twenty-Seventh Judicial Circuit, which covers Berkeley and Morgan counties. She has held this position since 2024.
- Law:
- West Virginia University
- Bachelor's:
- Shepherd College
Campaign themes
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Campaign websiteFaircloth's campaign website stated the following:What I Believe InThe ConstitutionProtecting the Constitution of the United States has been my highest professional priority since starting my career.FairnessUpholding a legal system where impartial justice is delivered swiftly and every voice is heard with dignity.IndependenceDeciding every case based strictly on the law and the facts, without influence from partisan agendas or politics.— Laura Faircloth's campaign website (May 7, 2026)Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
Faircloth's campaign website listed the following themes for 2016:
Faircloth is now seeking election as circuit judge for the 23rd judicial circuit having dedicated her life’s work to the principles of our Constitution. She believes that the courts must always be open to everyone on an equal and just basis, without regard to status, religion, color, gender, or economic advantage. She believes that her candidacy brings diversity to the bench and pledges to do everything possible to ensure that parties before the court are afforded swift and effective justice while maintaining a fair and equal standard for all persons bringing grievances before the court.
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—Laura Faircloth (2016), [1]
On the 2026 ballot
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