What political party is James Elam?

On the official ballot: Democratic.

Charleston City Council Ward 18 · Nov 3, 2026

James
Elam

James Elam is running for Charleston City Council Ward 18 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jennifer Smith.

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About: James Elam is a former law enforcement officer and hospital pharmacy technician.
Party: On the official ballot: Democratic. City of CharlestonCity issues often split differently from national party lines. Compare their positions.
Endorsed by: Lists endorsements from the WV Democratic Party, Councilman Joe Solomon and Councilwoman Beth Kerns. Ballotpedia

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01Public safety1 sourced position

Supports visible neighborhood patrols, recruiting strong police candidates and faster response times.
I support visible neighborhood patrols, recruiting the best of the best candidates to our PD, having top notch equipment, faster response times”
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02Homelessness1 sourced position

Says he supports connecting people to mental health care, addiction treatment and housing resources while keeping public spaces accessible.
We can care about people and care about our community at the same time.”
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