Elkins Municipal Election Information
The next Elkins Municipal Election occurs March 2, 2021. On that date, Elkins voters will elect a mayor and five council members, one from each of the city’s five wards.
Candidates for council and mayor may file their candidacies at Elkins City Hall November 2-20. Anyone interested in filing should meet in person with the city clerk to ensure the correct paperwork is completed. Please call to make an appointment: (304) 636-1414, ext. 1211.
Thinking about filing for council or mayor? You may wish to review the following pages on the city website to learn more about what these important jobs entail.
Additional election-related information is available on this page.
Please contact the Office of the City Clerk with any questions.
Elkins City Clerk
Jessica R. Sutton
Elkins City Clerk
401 Davis Avenue
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-1414, ext. 1211
jsutton@cityofelkinswv.com
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