Who's Running for Office?

2026 Election (Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026)

• Early Voting Period (September 18 - October 31)

Elections on the Ballot

• United States Senator from Virginia

  • Democratic Nominee:

    • Senator Mark Warner

• Member of Congress from the 9th Congressional District

  • Democratic Nominee:

    • Joy Powers

  • Constitutional Amendments and Referendums - Don't Guess, Vote Yes x3

    • Question #1 - Fundamental Right to Reproductive Freedom

    • Question #2 - Restoration of Voting Rights

    • Question #3 - Repeal of State Same Sex Marriage Ban

• Local Offices

  • School Funding Referendum

    • Yes or No - "Voters would be asked whether Wythe County should be authorized to levy an additional 1% local sales tax for capital projects for the construction or renovation of schools and related facilities, including associated bond and loan financing costs. If approved by voters, revenues would be dedicated to eligible school capital improvements totaling more than $72 million, including a new Spiller Elementary School, renovations at Fort Chiswell High School, athletic field and facility improvements at county high schools, and roof and chiller replacement projects."

      • Wythe County Democrats voted at their September 15th meeting to endorse voting "Yes" to support public schools and our children's education.

  • Wytheville Town Council & Mayor (Non-partisan races)

    • Mayor (Pick 1)

      • Joel Hash

      • Michael Scheneman (Republican-endorsed candidate)

    • Council Seats (Pick 2)

      • Cathy Pattison

      • Kerry Eans

      • Candice Johnson

      • Aubrey Whitlow

      • Randall Hamm (Republican-endorsed candidate)

  • Rural Retreat Town Council & Mayor (Non-partisan races)

    • Mayor (Pick 1)

      • Sean Viars

      • Tim Litz

    • Council Seats (Pick 3)

      • Dale Yontz

      • Michael Duncan

      • Jeff Butz