CHARLESTON, WV — West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner has announced that two Cabell County residents, Jane Hite King and Kimberly Maynard, have been indicted for alleged election-related crimes stemming from the 2022 Primary Election.
According to a five-count indictment returned by a Cabell County grand jury, both King and Maynard face three charges each: false swearing, aiding and abetting false swearing, and conspiracy to commit false swearing.
The charges center around the women’s 2022 candidate filings for the Cabell County Commission. Prosecutors allege that on or around February 3, 2022, both individuals submitted Certificates of Announcement that included inaccurate residential information—specifically claiming to reside in magisterial districts where they did not actually live.
The investigation was led by the West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office, with Kim Mason, Director of the WVSOS Investigations Division, supervising the case. Robert Hanson from the West Virginia Attorney General’s Office served as the lead investigator.
Following the investigation, findings were submitted to the Cabell County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Special Prosecutor Seth S. Gaskins presented the case to the grand jury, resulting in formal indictments issued on April 4, 2025.
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State law under W.Va. Code §3-5-7(d) mandates that candidates accurately disclose their residential addresses when declaring candidacy. Providing false information constitutes the crime of false swearing under W.Va. Code §3-9-3(b), which carries penalties of up to one year in jail and fines reaching $1,000 per count.
Secretary Warner emphasized that both individuals are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
“Submitting accurate information on a Certificate of Announcement is essential to candidate eligibility,” Warner said. “Our office takes these responsibilities seriously and will continue to refer any potential violations for prosecution.”
He commended the work of both investigators and praised Prosecutor Gaskins for advancing the case.
“Preserving the transparency and integrity of West Virginia’s elections requires holding individuals accountable when they attempt to subvert the process,” Warner added. “This indictment should serve as a reminder that violations of election law will be addressed.”