Mataio Swain

Mataio Swain (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Charleston City Council to represent Ward 8 in West Virginia. Swain lost in the Democratic primary on May 10, 2022.

Elections

Kathy Rubio defeated Malyka Knapp-Smith in the general election for Charleston City Council Ward 8 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Kathy Rubio (D)	60.2	194
	Submit photo	Malyka Knapp-Smith (Independent)	39.8	128

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 322
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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.

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 149
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