The West Virginia Troopers Association recently announced their endorsement of Shannon Johnson for Calhoun County Prosecuting Attorney. Jeff Chumley, WVTA President, noted that “Our association is impressed by [Mrs. Johnson’s] commitment to the well-being of West Virginia State Troopers and [her] commitment to Public Safety.”
Johnson has spent eighteen years of her twenty-two year career as a Prosecutor or an Assistant Prosecutor. From 2013 to 2020, she served as the elected Calhoun County Prosecuting Attorney. During her career, she has worked with Troopers all around the State and has shown a great commitment to partnering with the law enforcement community to seek justice.
When asked about the endorsement, Johnson said: “I believe any successful prosecution should be a team effort between law enforcement and the Prosecutor. I am extremely honored and humbled that the WVTA has endorsed my campaign. I am proud to call our local Troopers colleagues and friends. With the vote of the community this fall, I am hopeful I can return to work in my home county and assist their efforts to keep our county safe.” Johnson is currently Assistant Prosecutor in neighboring Clay County. ,
The WVTA has not endorsed a candidate for Calhoun County Prosecuting Attorney until now. Their Association works to advance the principles of proper law enforcement to protect the community and rights of all citizens and to support the continuing betterment of criminal justice in West Virginia
If there is any one group that knows what it takes to be a prosecutor it’s the law enforcement officers who literally give their blood, sweat and yes, tears to maintaining the safety of our community. The following statement speaks volumes: “The WVTA has not endorsed a candidate for Calhoun County Prosecuting Attorney until now.” This endorsement of Shannon Johnson by the West Virginia Troopers Association reflects and illuminates her abilities, dedication and devotion to the safety of Calhoun County. Congratulations Shannon. Well deserved.