Hurricane City Council · Nov 3, 2026

C.D.
Caldwell

C.D. Caldwell, the incumbent, is running for Hurricane City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 8 candidates are running for 5 seats.

Not sure who to vote for? Answer a few questions and see which Hurricane candidates agree with you, and why.

Take the 2-minute quizDoes this candidate match you? 2-minute quiz

No sign-in. Your answers stay on your device. We never endorse anyone. Report an error

Nov 3Election Day

The race · City Council

All 10 Hurricane candidates →

Background

About: Putnam County educator who directs Career and Technical Education for Putnam County Schools.

C.D. Caldwell is also the Republican candidate for the House of Delegates, 21st Delegate District, on the same ballot. West Virginia Secretary of State

On the record: C.D. Caldwell

7 sourced

01Developer incentives2 sourced positions

Made the motion to waive $25,000 in permit fees for Ridge Landing Luxury Apartments; the motion carried (March 2026).
Council voteHurricane City Council minutes, March 2, 2026 · Mar 2, 2026 Link
Seconded the motion to give AB Contracting $70,000 in economic development incentive support for a 95-unit housing complex; the motion carried (April 2026).
Council voteHurricane City Council minutes, April 6, 2026 · Apr 6, 2026 Link

02Annexation2 sourced positions

Made the motion to approve the second reading of annexing 4.92 acres on Harbour Lane near Kelly’s Cove subdivision; the motion carried (April 2026).
Council voteHurricane City Council minutes, April 6, 2026 · Apr 6, 2026 Link
Made the motion to approve the first reading of annexing a 6.78-acre Go-Mart parcel off the I-64 exit; the motion carried (February 2026).
Council voteHurricane City Council minutes, Feb. 2, 2026 · Feb 2, 2026 Link

03Roads and traffic1 sourced position

Said new manufacturers bring growth but also infrastructure challenges, and that roads in the 21st District need long-term solutions.
Our community deserves reliable roads, improved traffic flow, and long‑term infrastructure solutions—not endless patches.”
Own statementBallotpedia Link

04Workforce training1 sourced position

Said his campaign centers on workforce development and career and technical education, including internships and registered apprenticeships.
Own statementBallotpedia Link

05Ballot listing1 sourced position

Listed on the Putnam County sample ballot for City Council in the City of Hurricane, as C. D. Caldwell.
Own statementWest Virginia Secretary of State Link

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 Hurricane candidates match you

Start the quiz

Next in City CouncilMarshall Ginn

Also on your Hurricane ballot

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.