HARPERS FERRY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Harpers Ferry will join dozens of other municipalities in West Virginia in going to the polls on June 13 to choose new leaders. There is one thing, however, that make the elections in the Corporation (as the town is known) Harpers Ferry unique.
While most towns in West Virginia have terms of four years for mayor, council, etc.; all offices in Harpers Ferry are still for two-year terms.
Mayor
Incumbent Mayor Greg Vaughn is unopposed for a second two-year term at the helm of Harpers Ferry. This is Vaughn’s second stint as mayor.
Recorder
Kevin Carden will seek his eighth term as recorder but will be challenged by political newcomer, Nina Ana Armstrong.
City Council
Four members of council are seeking reelection; Chris Craig, Storm DiCostanzo, Jerry Hutton, and Christian Pechuekonis. One member, Laurel Drake, is not seeking another term.
They will be challenged by George Owens , Roberta N. Meade-Curry, 2021 runner-up Zachary Morse, and Bryan Gray. Voters can select up to five choices and the top five vote-getters will be the winners.
Details
The Corporation of Harpers Ferry will host early in-person voting at the Town Hall, located at 1000 Washington Street, Suite 2000 from May 31-June 10 2023 (except Sunday, June 4). The hours are
M–F 8:30AM– 4:30PM and Saturdays from 9AM–5PM.
On election day (June 13), the polling site, Camp Hill-Wesley United Methodist Church, 645 Washington Street, will be open from 6:30AM-7:30PM. Persons in line at 7:30 p.m., if any, will be allowed to cast votes.
Those with questions are directed to contact Recorder Kevin Carden at 304-535-2206 or recorder@harpersferrywv.us.
