2024 will mark the first-time towns and cities in Virginia hold their elections on the general election date in November, rather than in May. This change follows an act of the General Assembly, signed into law by Governor Ralph Northam in 2021 [S 1157]. 

In the Town of Appomattox, there is a contested election for the Council, meaning there are more candidates than available seats. Both the Mayor of Appomattox and Pamplin are running for re-election unopposed. 

The November General Election will also feature several other offices on the ballot, including U.S. President, Senate, and House of Representatives. 

No Constitutional Officers or Members of the Board of Supervisors are up for election this cycle. 

The Appomattox Times is currently publishing profiles on each candidate. Completed profiles are linked to the candidates’ names below.  

Town of Appomattox 

Council Candidates: 

• Jane T. Allen 

• James J. Boyce Sr. 

• McKinley D. Cardwell 

• Diamond E. Lawing 

• Stephanie A. Pawelczyk 

(Note: Incumbent Claudia Puckett did not file for re-election.) 

Mayor Candidate: 

• Richard C. Conner 

Town of Pamplin 

Council Candidates: 

• Ronald E. Franklin 

• John R. Marks 

• Patricia S. Miller 

• Shannon F. Reed 

• Ken L. Swanson 

• Ruth U. Williamson 

Mayor Candidate: 

• Sarah Hamlett Blackwell 

Important Voting Information 

• First day of in-person early voting: Friday, September 22, 2024 

• Deadline to register to vote: Tuesday, October 15, 2024 

• Deadline to apply for an absentee ballot: Friday, October 25, 2024 

• Early voting availability: Saturday, October 26, 2024, and Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm 

• Last day of in-person early voting: Saturday, November 2, 2024 

• Election-day voting: Tuesday, November 5, 2024, from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm