Shepherdstown Announces Candidate Filing Period for June 2026 Municipal Election

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Shepherdstown WV announces candidate filing for June 2, 2026 municipal election. Filing opens March 2 and closes March 13, 2026.

Residents of Shepherdstown, West Virginia, who are interested in serving their community in elected office will have a window of opportunity to declare their candidacy for the upcoming municipal election. According to the Corporation of Shepherdstown, the filing period for those seeking to become Mayor, Recorder, or one of the five Council Members will open on March 2, 2026, and conclude on March 13, 2026. The election itself is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Town Hall, with elected officials serving two-year terms.

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Individuals wishing to run for office must file a notarized Certificate of Announcement. These forms can be obtained directly from Shepherdstown Town Hall, located at 104 North King Street, or by downloading them from the town’s official website. Completed certificates can be submitted in person at Town Hall or via U.S. Postal Service mail to P.O. Box 248, Shepherdstown, WV 25443. For mailed submissions, it is crucial that the certificate is postmarked no later than the final day of the filing period, March 13, 2026.

To be eligible to file for candidacy, individuals must meet specific requirements. These include being a registered voter in the municipality, a citizen of the United States, and at least 18 years of age. Furthermore, candidates must be residents of Shepherdstown and must not have been convicted of a felony or be otherwise disqualified from holding office under applicable law. For those seeking further information regarding the candidate filing process or eligibility requirements, the Town Clerk can be contacted directly at 304-876-2398. This upcoming election provides an opportunity for engaged citizens to participate in the governance of Shepherdstown and shape its future.

Article by Mel Anara, based upon information from the Corporation of Shepherdstown

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