West Virginia
Democratic primary
The City Legislature is the municipality's governing body, responsible for voting on ordinances and policies, and often is in charge of hiring a city manager.
10 candidates are running for Charleston City Council, At Large in the May 12, 2026 Democratic primary in West Virginia.
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Caitlin Cook
Democratic
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Catherine "Kitty" Lindsay
Democratic
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Emmett W. Pepper
Democratic
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Gina Grigoraci
Democratic
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Jason Gibson
Democratic
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Jennifer Pharr
Democratic
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Linda Bodie
Democratic
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Patrick J. Salango
Democratic
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Shawn Taylor
Democratic
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Joe Solomon is a current Charleston At-Large City Councilor focused on making sure everyday residents, especially those too often left out, have a voice in City Hall. First elected three years ago, Joe has built a record rooted in public health, community service, and increasing local democracy. During the SNAP freeze in the fall of 2025, Joe worked with Mayor Goodwin, all of Council, and service providers to allocate $70,000 to make sure more neighbors wouldn't go hungry.