Pette Tennant

Professional career

• Pete Tennant is the incumbent Monongalia County Magisterial Judge for Division 3, serving until May 14, 2028, and re‐elected in the 2024 primary election
• Tennant holds the position of Monongalia County Magisterial Judge – Division 3 in West Virginia’s judicial system
• Magistrates in West Virginia are judicial officers who preside over cases in magistrate courts, often with heavy workloads — historically up to 15 cases a day — and are key to maintaining access to justice in the county

Education

Additional information

• His term runs from 2024 through May 14, 2028.
• WAJR directly reports his May 14, 2024 Division 3 victory over Charles Hartzog, succeeding the seat of Jim Nabors, who did not seek reelection.
• He attended the West Virginia State Police Academy and FBI National Academy and graduated from University High School.
• While specific case law and prior legal career details are available through professional directories like, Tennant’s public profile highlights his long‐standing service in the judicial branch of Monongalia County and his role in managing a caseload that has grown significantly in recent years.
• Magistrates in this role handle a wide range of cases, including traffic, criminal, and civil matters, and are responsible for ensuring fair and efficient court proceedings.
• Pette Tennant is listed by the official West Virginia Judiciary as a Monongalia County magistrate, Suite 21.
• Other matched sources use Pete Tennant.