
City of Elkins Announces Results of June 10, 2025 Municipal Election
Elkins, WV — June 11, 2025: The City of Elkins has announced the uncertified results of yesterday’s Municipal Election and canvassed the results during a meeting on June 16, 2025. Below are the outcomes of the five City Council races:
FIRST WARD
- Robert Clee Chenoweth (incumbent, unopposed): 36
- (1 provisional ballot pending)
SECOND WARD
- Lisa Severino (incumbent, unopposed): 35
- (2 provisional ballots pending)
THIRD WARD
- Erika Lynn Plishka (incumbent, unopposed): 10
FOURTH WARD
- Jon Clingerman (challenger): 35
- Nanci Bross-Fregonara (incumbent): 131
FIFTH WARD
- David Clinton Parker (incumbent): 35
- Burley Woods (challenger): 49
Next Steps
The City will conduct its vote canvassing on Monday, June 16, at 11:00 a.m. at the Phil Gainer Center (142 Robert E. Lee Ave.). Final certification will take place on Wednesday, June 18, at the same location.
Next Election
Elkins’ 10-member City Council consists of two representatives from each of its five wards, elected to staggered terms. The next municipal election, in June 2027, will include the remaining five Council seats and the mayoral race.
For ongoing updates, visit: https://cityofelkinswv.com/municipal-election/.

City Hall News: Week of August 17, 2025
Elkins, WV—August 16, 2025: The City of Elkins reminds residents that starting next month, September 2025, Elkins they will see a change in curbside trash collection rules as the City implements its first-ever garbage bag limit. Approved by City Council on Thursday, […]
Read More
Drivers Urged to Use Extra Caution as Randolph County Schools, Davis & Elkins College Begin School Year Monday, August 18
Elkins, WV, August 14, 2025: As Randolph County Schools and Davis & Elkins College welcome students back on Monday, August 18, public safety officials in Elkins remind motorists to stay alert for increased pedestrian, cycling and bus traffic. With more young people walking, […]
Read More
EFD Media Statement; Fire at 122 Bruce Street
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fire at 122 Bruce Street Quickly Contained; No Injuries Reported Elkins, WV, August 13, 2025: At approximately 5:43 a.m. today, the Elkins Fire Department (EFD) responded to a reported structural fire at 122 Bruce Street in Elkins. Upon arrival, crews […]
Read More
City Hall News: Week of August 10, 2025
Elkins, WV—August 8, 2025: A reminder that starting next month, September 2025, Elkins residents will see a change in curbside trash collection rules as the City implements its first-ever garbage bag limit. Approved by City Council on Thursday, June 25, Ordinance 345 […]
Read More
Davis & Elkins College RAs Train with EFD Ahead of Fall 2026 Semester
Elkins, WV — August 8, 2025: Today, resident assistants (RAs) at Davis & Elkins College (D&E) participated in hands-on fire safety training led by the Elkins Fire Department (EFD) as they prepare for new student check-in and orientation on Thursday, August 14. With classes beginning Monday, August 18—and 275 […]
Read More
City of Elkins Joins Statewide “West Virginia Goes Purple” Campaign to Support Recovery and Mental Health Awareness
Elkins, WV — August 8, 2025: This September, the City of Elkins will unite with communities across West Virginia to recognize West Virginia Goes Purple Month, a statewide campaign dedicated to raising awareness about mental health and substance use disorders, reducing stigma, […]
Read More