Malyka Knapp-Smith
Malyka Knapp-Smith (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Charleston City Council to represent Ward 8 in West Virginia. Knapp-Smith 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 8
Malyka Knapp-Smith (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Charleston City Council Ward 8 on May 12, 2026.
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Republican primary
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Republican primary for Charleston City Council Ward 8
Linda Suson (R) is running in the Republican primary for Charleston City Council Ward 8 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 8
Kathy Rubio defeated Malyka Knapp-Smith in the general election for Charleston City Council Ward 8 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Kathy Rubio (D) | 60.2 | 194 | |
| Malyka Knapp-Smith (Independent) | 39.8 | 128 | ||
| Total votes: 322 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Charleston City Council Ward 8
Kathy Rubio defeated incumbent Robert E. Sheets, Nathan Jones, Sarah Martin Anderson, and Mataio Swain in the Democratic primary for Charleston City Council Ward 8 on May 10, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Kathy Rubio | 32.2 | 48 | |
| Robert E. Sheets | 31.5 | 47 | ||
| Nathan Jones | 17.4 | 26 | ||
| Sarah Martin Anderson | 13.4 | 20 | ||
| Mataio Swain | 5.4 | 8 | ||
| Total votes: 149 | |||
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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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