Charleston Mayor Amy Goodwin won a third term on Tuesday, defeating Republican challenger Brian Hunt as voters also elected six at-large City Council members and representatives from the city's 20 wards.
Democrats claimed all six at-large council seats and won each of the four contested ward races. The city's municipal judge and treasurer, both Democrats, also won reelection without opposition on the ballot.
All 183 Kanawha County precincts had reported by 10 p.m., according to the county's election results report. The results remain unofficial pending certification.
Democratic Mayor Amy Goodwin defeated Republican Brian Hunt to secure another term leading West Virginia's capital city.
Goodwin received 10,182 votes, or 68.53%, compared with Hunt's 4,641 votes, or 31.24%. The margin of victory was 5,541 votes.
The mayor oversees Charleston's executive branch, including city departments and the administration of municipal services.
Democrats swept all six at-large seats on Charleston City Council, defeating five Republican challengers in a citywide contest featuring 11 candidates.
Shawn Taylor received the most votes with 8,628, followed by Patrick Salango (8,547), Caitlin Cook (8,241), Jennifer Pharr (8,200), Emmett Pepper (7,967) and Linda Bodie (7,805).
Republican Will Pack finished seventh with 4,117 votes, followed by Fred Joseph (3,777), Lisa Samples White (3,683), Da'Ron "Scooby" Parks (3,324) and Patricia A. Smith (3,310).
Unlike ward representatives, at-large members are elected citywide and represent residents throughout Charleston.
Democrats won all four contested Charleston City Council ward races Tuesday, while candidates running without major-party opposition secured the remaining 16 seats.
In Ward 8, Democrat Malyka Knapp-Smith defeated Republican Linda Suson, receiving 310 votes (79.28%) to Suson's 80 (20.46%).
In Ward 12, Democratic incumbent Joseph Jenkins defeated Republican Ernest Blevins with 628 votes (71.20%) to Blevins' 252 (28.57%).
In Ward 17, Democratic incumbent Bruce King defeated independent Elizabeth Grogg, receiving 605 votes (62.89%) to Grogg's 356 (37.01%).
In Ward 18, Democrat James Elam defeated Republican Jennifer Smith in the closest of the city's four contested ward races. Elam received 416 votes (57.38%) to Smith's 309 (42.62%), a margin of 107 votes.
The other 16 wards had one candidate apiece on the ballot. Those elected were Patrick Lee Jones (Ward 1), Bobby Haas (Ward 2), Chuck Overstreet (Ward 3), Larry Moore (Ward 4), Jeanine Rose Faegre (Ward 5), Michael Ferrell (Ward 6), Beth Kerns (Ward 7), Maria Belcher (Ward 9), Chelsea Steelhammer (Ward 10), Shannon Adair (Ward 11), Frank H. Annie (Ward 13), Todd Goldman (Ward 14), Harper Gardner (Ward 15), Melanie A. Pagliaro (Ward 16), Brent Burton (Ward 19) and Chad Robinson (Ward 20).
Ward council members represent their neighborhoods on matters including city services, infrastructure, development and local spending.
Democrat Matt Smith won another term as Charleston municipal judge, receiving 10,916 votes, or 99.04%, in an uncontested race.
The city's municipal court handles cases involving alleged violations of city ordinances and other matters within its jurisdiction.
Democrat Ben Adams won another term as Charleston treasurer, receiving 11,231 votes, or 98.76%, without a challenger on the ballot.
The treasurer's office plays a role in the city's financial administration, including the collection and management of municipal revenues.
All results are unofficial and reflect the Kanawha County election report issued at 10 p.m. Nov. 3, 2026, with all precincts reporting.
