Election Information

Current Election


The next Morgantown City Council Election is Tuesday, April 27, 2021. 

Election Overview


Morgantown's Municipal Election for city council is held on the last Tuesday of April in odd years. The polls will open at 6:30 a.m. and close at 7:30 p.m. on Election Day, per state code.

During each Municipal Election, all seven council seats are up for re-election and council members are elected at large to serve a two year term from July 1, to June 30, of the given term. Candidates wishing to run for city council must be qualified voters, and must reside in the ward in which they are seeking office. In accordance with the City Charter, the council selects from amongst themselves who will serve as Mayor and Deputy Mayor for a one year term, July 1 of the current year, through June 30 of the next year. The offices of Mayor and Deputy Mayor are ceremonial roles and serve as head(s) of the Regular and Committee of the Whole meetings of council. Additionally, the Charter states that council act exclusively as a body on all matters pending before them. 

Voter Information


Register to vote, apply for an absentee ballot and find much more on our voter information page. If you have any questions, please contact the Morgantown City Clerk's office at 304-284-7434. 

Find early voting locations here.
Find your polling place here.
Check polling place wait times here.

Candidate Information


Are you interested in running for city council? Check out our short video which walks you through the process and then visit our Candidate Information page. It has all the necessary information to get your candidacy started. Click here to get started.

List of Candidates

(*Not an official ballot listing. Updated Daily)


First Ward


Second Ward


Third Ward


Fourth Ward


Fifth Ward


Sixth Ward


Seventh Ward


Volunteer


The City Clerk's office is seeking poll workers to help with the 2021 Municipal Election. If you're interesting in volunteering, please fill out the form on our website by clicking here.

Related Documents

  1. Absentee Ballot Form (PDF)