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Municipal Election Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Polling Hours: 6:30am – 7:30pm
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Municipal Ballot Commissioners
Appointment Period: January 15–30, 2026

The Municipal Board of Ballot Commissioners is responsible for carrying out all ballot-related duties required by state law, including certifying the official ballot for municipal elections.

For the Shepherdstown municipal election, the Board will be appointed between January 15 and January 30, 2026, with a two-year term from February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2028.

For the municipal election, the Board is structured to represent both the Democratic and Republican parties. It is important that the Ballot Commissioners are available to serve during the ballot certification period.

Ballot Commissioner Duties

Ballot Commissioner duties include assisting with:

— Review and printing of the following:

• Cards of general information for voters
• Instructions for casting a regular and provisional ballot
• Sample ballots
• Official Election Day, Early Voting, and Absentee Ballots
• List of write-in candidates

— Publishing sample ballots for Early Voting and sample ballots or list of candidates for Election Day:

• Detecting and correcting any errors on sample ballots and/or official ballots
• Providing all other materials and equipment necessary for voting
• Ensuring any leftover ballots and supplies are stored in a secure location until twenty-two months after the election