City Election Update
On March 2, city voters will elect a council member from all five wards and a new mayor.
Voters will also decide whether the city should:
- Shift from its current Mayor-Council form of government to the Mayor-Manager form
- Amend the charter to affirm the city’s commitment to complying with state open government rules
- Extend the mayor’s term from two to four years (effective starting with mayor elected in 2023)
Registration for the March 2 election is now closed.
Early in-person voting for all wards will be at Elkins City Hall, February 17-27. Early voting is available Monday-Friday and Saturdays during the following hours:
- Weekdays: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Saturdays: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
For more election-related information, please see this webpage.
To review the candidates and ballot questions, click here.
Please contact the city clerk’s office with any questions.
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