Shepherdstown Sets Absentee Voting Deadlines for June 2026 Municipal Election

Residents of Shepherdstown, West Virginia, are being informed about key dates and procedures for the upcoming municipal election on June 2, 2026, with a particular focus on absentee voting. The Town of Shepherdstown is providing this information to ensure all eligible voters are prepared to cast their ballots.

The window for requesting an absentee ballot by mail is open from April 17, 2026, to May 27, 2026. This applies to all eligible voters, including those serving overseas or in the military. Mail-in absentee ballots, once completed, can be hand-delivered to Town Hall until June 1, 2026. For those relying on postal service, absentee ballots received without a postmark will be accepted up to June 3, 2026, and those postmarked on Election Day, June 2, will be accepted through June 8, 2026. All absentee ballot requests and completed ballots should be addressed to Shepherdstown Town Hall, P.O. Box 248, Shepherdstown, WV 25443. Residents with questions can contact Town Hall by phone at 304-876-2312 or via email at clerk@shepherdstown.gov.

Several important deadlines fall in April 2026. Election officials and their alternates are scheduled to be appointed by April 14, 2026. The same date, April 14, serves as the deadline for any write-in candidates wishing to file their candidacy. The delivery of absentee ballots is set to commence on April 17, 2026, with the mailing period for these ballots running from April 17 through May 27, 2026.

For those who have not yet registered to vote, the deadline to do so is Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Eligibility to vote in the Shepherdstown municipal election is restricted to residents living within the town’s corporate limits. Voter registration services are managed by the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office. Prospective voters have several options for registration: online via the West Virginia Voter Registration Portal, by mail using the official WV voter registration form, in person at the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office, or during transactions at the WV Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

Residents interested in learning more about absentee voting procedures, including how to obtain applications, and general information on voting in the 2026 Shepherdstown election can visit the town’s official website. Similarly, detailed information and relevant links for voter registration can be found on the Shepherdstown government website. These online resources aim to provide comprehensive guidance for all aspects of the upcoming municipal election.

Article by Mel Anara, based upon information from The Town of Shepherdstown

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