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Putnam County, West Virginia

Putnam County Commissioner (District 1)

One candidate is tracked for Putnam County Commissioner (District 1) on the November 3, 2026 ballot: David Edwards. Candidate information follows official Putnam County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

David Edwards is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the West Virginia Secretary of State's certified candidate database.

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

This race. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

West Virginia › Putnam County › Putnam County Commissioner (District 1)

David Edwards

Democrat

Biography

David Edwards is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Putnam County Commissioner (District 1), per the West Virginia Secretary of State's certified candidate database. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Putnam County Commissioner (District 1) in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Putnam County Commissioner (District 1) on the November 3, 2026 ballot: David Edwards. Candidate information follows official Putnam County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Putnam County Commissioner (District 1) election in West Virginia?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for West Virginia are on the West Virginia election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Putnam County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
David Edwards, full profileOfficial West Virginia election office