Hurricane Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Scott
Edwards
Scott Edwards, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Hurricane in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
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- Mayor of the City of Hurricane.
Mayor Scott Edwards and Recorder Linda Gibson are the only candidates for their offices on the ballot. West Virginia Secretary of State
On the record: Scott Edwards
4 sourced01Housing1 sourced position
Said a developer planned townhomes on the Harbor Lane property and that the city is seeing a housing need, especially for young families.
So, it’s really going to be nice having this here in Hurricane”
Own statementWSAZ · Mar 23, 2026Link
02Police and street levy2 sourced positions
Said that without the levy the city would not have money for paving and concrete work for the next four or five years.
Without the levy, that means for the next four or five years, we would not have the money to do paving and concrete work”
Own statementWSAZ · May 12, 2026Link
Said the police department would have to shrink from 18 people to 13 or 14 without the levy.
We would have to downsize our police department from 18 people down to 13 or 14”
Own statementWSAZ · May 12, 2026Link
03Ballot listing1 sourced position
Listed on the Putnam County sample ballot for Mayor in the City of Hurricane, as Scott Edwards.
Own statementWest Virginia Secretary of StateLink
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