Shawn Turak is not your typical candidate for Ohio County Prosecutor. With a career spanning over two decades as a relentless prosecutor—and now Chief Assistant Prosecutor—she is the embodiment of unwavering commitment to making Ohio County a safer place to live, work, and prosper. Her aggressive pursuit of criminals has seen her put hundreds of violent offenders, including murderers, drug dealers, sexual predators, armed robbers, arsonists, and child abusers, behind bars. Shawn Turak’s candidacy is a promise to the residents of Ohio County: she will stop at nothing to ensure that the rule of law prevails.

A resident of Ohio County since 1995, Shawn has not only made it her home but has dedicated her life to protecting it. Alongside her husband Christopher, to whom she’s been married for over two decades, they have raised two sons, Matthew and Thomas. The safety and well-being of Ohio County’s families have always been at the forefront of her mind, making her the ideal choice for County Prosecutor.

Shawn’s commitment to her community extends beyond the courtroom. She is a dedicated member of St. Joseph’s Cathedral Catholic Church, where she has served as a lector, Eucharistic Minister, and First Holy Communion teacher, further emphasizing her deep-rooted values and moral compass. Her extensive service to the community also includes past presidencies of the Junior League of Wheeling and the Wheeling Symphony Auxiliary. As a current Trustee for the Linsly School and a former board member for St. Vincent de Paul Parish School, Habitat for Humanity, and Crittenton Services, Shawn Turak’s involvement goes beyond her career. She is invested in the fabric of Ohio County and its residents.

Shawn’s professional experience, combined with her deep community involvement, makes her the best candidate for Ohio County Prosecutor. With a fierce determination to work closely with law enforcement, she ensures that criminals are prosecuted to the fullest extent possible. Her aggressive stance on justice is not just a promise; it’s a commitment to safeguarding Ohio County from those who seek to abuse it.

When it comes to protecting the innocent and ensuring the guilty face the consequences of their actions, Shawn Turak is unparalleled. She is the embodiment of strength, justice, and dedication, and her candidacy for Ohio County Prosecutor represents an unyielding promise to create a safer and more prosperous community for all. Vote for the one person in this race who will fight tirelessly to make criminals pay and uphold the values of justice that our community deserves. Vote Shawn Turak as your Ohio County Prosecutor, and let’s make Ohio County the safest place it can be.

• Provided Sexual Assault Training to incoming freshman at Wheeling University and West Liberty University
• Previous Adjunct Professor of Trial Advocacy University of Pittsburgh
• Past President Wheeling Symphony Auxiliary
• Past President Junior League Of Wheeling and current sustaining member
• Board Member City of Wheeling Police Department Community Advisory Board
• Past Board Member of Habitat for Humanity, Crittenton Services, and St. Vincent DePaul Catholic School
• Member Sexual Assault Forensic Exam (SAFE) Board, Ohio County, WV
• Conducted Training for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (S.A.N.E. Nurses) in West Virginia and Ohio
• Conducted Training for local law enforcement and West Virginia State Police
• Guest Lecturer at the West Virginia Prosecuting Attorneys Institute
• As President of Junior League of Wheeling, assisted with the implementation and opening of Harmony House, a Child Advocacy Center for sexually and physically abused children
• Has successfully prosecuted over 550 felony cases and tried more than 100 criminal cases to verdict.
• Children’s Liturgical Minister and past first holy communion teacher at the Cathedral of St. Joseph’s, Wheeling, WV.