South Charleston City Council Ward 8 · Nov 3, 2026
John E.
Golden
John E. Golden is running for South Charleston City Council Ward 8 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Bill Horton.
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The race · City Council Ward 8
- 01John E. GoldenYou’re reading
- 02Bill Horton
Background
- About
- Republican nominee for South Charleston City Council, Ward 8, after the May 12, 2026 primary.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- REP
The November ballot lists John E. Golden and Bill Horton as the candidates for Ward 8. West Virginia Secretary of State · Nov 3, 2026
On the record: John E. Golden
2 sourced01Ballot listing1 sourced position
Listed on the Kanawha County sample ballot for the November 3, 2026 general election for City Council Ward 8, with party REP.
Own statementWest Virginia Secretary of State · Nov 3, 2026Link
02Primary result1 sourced position
Won the May 12, 2026 Republican primary for City Council Ward 8 with 75 of 162 votes.
Council voteKanawha County · May 12, 2026Link
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