Joseph Jenkins
Joseph Jenkins (Democratic Party) is a member of the Charleston City Council in West Virginia, representing Ward 12. He assumed office in 2019. His current term ends on January 4, 2027.
Jenkins (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Charleston City Council to represent Ward 12 in West Virginia. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on May 12, 2026.[source]
Elections
2026
See also: City elections in Charleston, West Virginia (2026)
General election
The primary will occur on May 12, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
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Democratic primary
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Democratic primary for Charleston City Council Ward 12
Incumbent Joseph Jenkins (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Charleston City Council Ward 12 on May 12, 2026.
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Republican primary
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Republican primary for Charleston City Council Ward 12
Ernest Blevins (R) is running in the Republican primary for Charleston City Council Ward 12 on May 12, 2026.
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2022
See also: City elections in Charleston, West Virginia (2022)
General election
General election for Charleston City Council Ward 12
Incumbent Joseph Jenkins won election in the general election for Charleston City Council Ward 12 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Joseph Jenkins (D) | 100.0 | 634 | |
| Total votes: 634 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Charleston City Council Ward 12
Incumbent Joseph Jenkins advanced from the Democratic primary for Charleston City Council Ward 12 on May 10, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Joseph Jenkins | 100.0 | 206 | |
| Total votes: 206 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Charleston City Council Ward 12 |
Officeholder Charleston City Council Ward 12 |
Footnotes
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| Preceded by - |
Charleston City Council Ward 12 2019-Present |
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