Charleston Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

Brian
Hunt

Brian Hunt is running for mayor of Charleston in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Amy Goodwin.

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Nov 3Election Day

The race · Mayor

  1. 01Amy GoodwinIncumbent
  2. 02Brian HuntYou’re reading
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Background

About
Brian Hunt is a Charleston residential land developer, contractor and Marine.
Party
On the official ballot: Republican. City of CharlestonCity issues often split differently from national party lines. Compare their positions.
Campaign website
brianhuntformayor.com

On the record: Brian Hunt

4 sourced
01Public safety1 sourced position
02Town Center mall1 sourced position
  • Says he will look for a solution for the Town Center mall.

    We will find a solution for the stagnant Town Center Mall”

    Own statementBrian Hunt for MayorLink

03City Service Fee1 sourced position
  • Says he will look to replace the city’s user fee.

    look to replace the user fee plaguing employers and employees in the city.”

    Own statementBrian Hunt for MayorLink

04Infrastructure and permitting1 sourced position
  • Says he would review the building and development process to cut unnecessary red tape for builders and contractors.

    we will review the building and development process and eliminate unnecessary red tape and hurdles.”

    Own statementBrian Hunt for MayorLink

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