Thinking about Running for City Council?
Schedule
Thu, 15 Jan, 2026 at 05:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Kanawha County Public Library | Charleston, WV
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Location: Main Library Branch, Room 311AWe tried this training in December and the room was full, so I'm offering it again now that we're in the new year. Come learn practical tips and lessons learned about running for Charleston, WV City Council.
Bring your questions, worries, & even advice to share. Meet other local candidates & engaged community members. You can also check out the library's many offerings while you're there.
This workshop is being independently offered by Joe Solomon--it's not endorsed by the City of Charleston in any way.
*All* are welcome - whatever party or platform (including no party) - as well as incumbents, newer voices, campaign volunteers, just plain curious folks, really--everybody!
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A few helpful basics:
Charleston, WV has 26 City Council members:
• 20 Ward seats
• 6 At-Large seats
All seats are up for election every four years. The next election is this year -- 2026.
• Party candidate filing deadline: January 31, 2026 (coming up fast)
• Independent candidate filing deadline: August 3, 2026
You can find some additional information below:
https://www.charlestonwv.gov/
Independently curated election resources:
https://bit.ly/crwelection
Pre-candidacy filing paperwork (Bring to City Clerk’s Office, City Hall – 501 Virginia St. E):
https://www.charlestonwv.gov/node/661
Even if you file for pre-candidacy, you will still need to officially file to run between the dates of Mon, January 12, 2026 and Sat, January 31, 2026.
The State of West Virginia's full 2026 Guide to Running for Public Office can be found here: https://sos.wv.gov/FormSearch/Elections/Informational/Running%20for%20Office.pdf
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Where is it happening?
Kanawha County Public Library, 805 Quarrier St, Charleston, WV 25301-2605, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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