Chelsea Steelhammer
Chelsea Steelhammer (Democratic Party) is a member of the Charleston City Council in West Virginia, representing Ward 10. She assumed office on January 3, 2023. Her current term ends on January 4, 2027.
Steelhammer (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Charleston City Council to represent Ward 10 in West Virginia. She 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 10
Incumbent Chelsea Steelhammer (D), Sammy Magner (D), and Nickie Welsh (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Charleston City Council Ward 10 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 10
Chelsea Steelhammer won election in the general election for Charleston City Council Ward 10 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Chelsea Steelhammer (D) | 100.0 | 442 | |
| Total votes: 442 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Charleston City Council Ward 10
Chelsea Steelhammer defeated incumbent Keeley Steele in the Democratic primary for Charleston City Council Ward 10 on May 10, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Chelsea Steelhammer | 57.1 | 161 | |
| Keeley Steele | 42.9 | 121 | ||
| Total votes: 282 | |||
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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 10 |
Officeholder Charleston City Council Ward 10 |
Footnotes
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| Preceded by Keeley Steele (D) |
Charleston City Council Ward 10 2023-Present |
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