Charleston Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Amy
Goodwin
Amy Goodwin, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Charleston in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Brian Hunt.
Not sure who to vote for? Answer a few questions and see which Charleston candidates agree with you, and why.
No sign-in. Your answers stay on your device. We never endorse anyone. Report an error
The race · Mayor
- 01Amy GoodwinYou’re reading
- 02Brian Hunt
Background
- About
- Amy Goodwin is the mayor of Charleston, first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. She is a former TV anchor and public relations firm owner.
- Party
- On the official ballot: Democratic. Kanawha CountyCity issues often split differently from national party lines. Compare their positions.
- Campaign website
- www.goodwinforcharleston.com
On the record: Amy Goodwin
3 sourced01Homelessness1 sourced position
Says there is no single solution, and points to the CARE Team she created.
I created the CARE Team, bringing together CPD, CFD, social workers, health care providers, and nonprofits to respond to addiction, mental health needs, and homelessness in a more coordinated, compassionate and cost-effective way.”
Own statementCharleston Gazette-MailLink
02Town Center mall1 sourced position
Says the city wants the privately owned Town Center in the hands of someone who will invest in it.
we want to see it in the hands of someone who will invest in it and move it forward.”
Own statementWSAZ · Oct 5, 2026Link
03City budget1 sourced position
Says the city is in a stronger financial position than in decades, after the council passed the FY2027 budget.
Charleston is in a stronger financial position than it has been in decades”
Own statementCity of Charleston · Mar 16, 2026Link
Every claim links to its source and was checked against it before publishing. How this guide works
Match quiz · 2 minutes · no sign-in
See which Charleston candidates match you
Also on your Charleston ballot
- City Council At-Large · 11
- City Council Ward 1 · 1
- City Council Ward 2 · 1
- City Council Ward 3 · 1
- City Council Ward 4 · 1
- City Council Ward 5 · 1
- City Council Ward 6 · 1
- City Council Ward 7 · 1
- City Council Ward 8 · 2
- City Council Ward 9 · 1
- City Council Ward 10 · 1
- City Council Ward 11 · 1
- City Council Ward 12 · 2
- City Council Ward 13 · 1
- City Council Ward 14 · 1
- City Council Ward 15 · 1
- City Council Ward 16 · 1
- City Council Ward 17 · 2
- City Council Ward 18 · 2
- City Council Ward 19 · 1
- City Council Ward 20 · 1
- My ballot plan
See something wrong? Report an error
Something wrong or missing? Tell us what and where, with a link to a source if you have one. Reports feed the next verification run.