The field, and ballot order, is set for the City of Bridgeport’s 2021 municipal election. The election will take place June 8.

 

While the process of choosing the order of how the candidates running for three Council seats is fairly simple, there was a surprise. There were only four candidates who had their names drawn this morning as opposed to five that officially filed for office.

 

According to City Clerk Donna Krivosky, who oversaw today’s event, Wendy Backus is no longer one of the candidates. Krivosky said Backus lived in an area outside of the city limits and could not run for a seat on the city’s governing body.

 

That left ballot commissioners Carole Kinard and Stacey Randolph to draw names from a bowl to determine the position of the four remaining candidates. Listed number one on the ballot will be Jonathan Griffith followed by Jason Campbell, John S. Wilson, Sr., and Barry Balon.

 

There was no drawing for the position of mayor that is also up for another four-year term on the ballot. Incumbent Mayor Andy Lang is running unopposed.

 

There will be at least two new members on the next Council. Current members Dustin Vincent and Robert “Bob” Greer opted not to seek another term.

 

Absentee voting applications may be requested through June 2 of 2021. All candidate packages, absentee applications, and any other information required or questions concerning the election are to be directed to City Clerk Donna Krivosky.

 

Krivosky can be reached at 304-842-8235. She can also be reached via email at donna@bridgeportwv.com.

 

Editor's Note: Top photo shows Ballot Commissioners Stacey Randolph, left, and Carole Kinard pulling names, while City Council members Don Burton, left, and Dr. Hank Murray, are shown below. Four Council members were required to be on hand for the drawing.