CAPE CHARLES, Va. — On November 5, 2024, Cape Charles will hold elections for three open Town Council seats, with nine candidates vying for the positions. The candidates, listed alphabetically, are Tara Ashworth, Martin Beckett, Andy Buchholz, Jo Bronson, Clayton Newman, John Rowe, Carol Sabo, Mark Usry, and Edward Wells.
Town officials expressed gratitude to the candidates for their willingness to serve. “It’s a tough and often thankless job,” a statement from the town read, “and we are fortunate to have such high-quality candidates interested in leading the community.”
Two Candidates Forums are scheduled to provide residents with opportunities to hear directly from those running. The Cape Charles Historic District Civic League will host its forum on September 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Cape Charles Civic Center. The Cape Charles Rotary Club will host forums on October 21 and 22, 2024, splitting the candidates across both evenings. All forums will be streamed live on the town’s Facebook page for those unable to attend in person.
Important dates for the upcoming election:
- September 20, 2024: Early voting begins at the registrar’s office (Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
- October 15, 2024: Deadline to register to vote or update voter registration
- October 25, 2024: Last day to request a mailed absentee ballot
- October 26, 2024: In-person early voting at the registrar’s office (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
- November 2, 2024: In-person early voting at the registrar’s office (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
- November 5, 2024: Election Day (voting from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
Residents can also register to vote or apply for an absentee ballot online via the Virginia Citizen Portal. For any questions, citizens are encouraged to contact the Voter Registration office in Eastville at 757-678-0480.
Hopefully, everyone who is registered to vote in Cape Charles will either attend or watch online the candidate forums sponsored by the Cape Charles Civic League and the Rotary. Then vote for the candidates who most closely represent what is important to you. No one should sit out this election and decide to just not vote.
I have decided to withdraw from the Town Council race. This is an important election and your vote counts so I urge everyone who can participate in the meet-the-candidate forums to learn about those running for this important office.
Who do you choose to endorse?
Choose a small town, hometown guy. Choose Matin Beckett for Town Council.