Election Information

2023 Election

The next Clarksburg City Council & Clarksburg Water Board Election is June 6, 2023.

Important Dates:

Mar. 01 - Mar. 15 - Filing period for candidates for election of office of Clarksburg City Council & Clarksburg Water Board
Mar. 29 - Last day to withdraw and not have name appear on the ballot
Mar. 30 - Drawing for ballot positions (9:00 AM Council Chambers. Drawing is open to the public)
Apr. 18 - Write-in candidate filing deadline
Apr. 21 - May 31 -Period for absentee voting by mail
May 16 - Voter registration deadline (Voter Registration Office located in Harrison County Courthouse)
May 21 - Jun. 03 - Candidates to file Pre-General Financial Statements 
May 21 - Jun. 03 - Period for Early Voting in person (City Clerk's office 2nd floor of City Hall on normal busines hours Monday - Friday 8AM - 4PM. City Clerk's office will additionally be open on Saturday, May 27 from 9AM - 5PM and Saturday, June 03 from 9AM to 5PM to allow for early voting)

June 06 - Election Day - Polls open at 6:30 AM and close at 7:30 PM

                                                                                             
Questions about the upcoming municipal election? Contact the Clarksburg City Clerk's office at 304-624-1673 or by e-mail at awright@cityofclarksburgwv.com 

City Council Candidates (in alphabetical order)

Water Board Candidates (in alphabetical order)

About the City Council:

Clarksburg City Council operates under a City Manager form of government. In Clarksburg, the Mayor and City Council serve part-time and are elected on a non-partisan basis.  

Under the manager form of government, the City Council acts as the legislative body in establishing policy and law and the City Manager handles the day-to-day operations of the City.

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