Eight vie for supervisor slots

Eight Madison County residents have officially thrown their hats into the ring, vying for three soon-to-be open board of supervisors seats. 

None of the incumbents up for re-election on the board – Bill Crigler, Bob Miller and Clark Powers — chose to file the necessary forms to be placed on the ballot in the Nov. 3 election. 

The following supervisors candidates will appear on the ballot Nov. 3:

• James D. “Dave” Allen IV, who is running as an Independent.

• Jerry J. Butler, who is running as an Independent.

• Pete J. Elliott, who is running as an Independent.

• R. Clay Jackson, who is running as an Independent.

• Doris G. Lackey, who is running as an Independent.

• M. Christopher Martino, who is running as an Independent.

• A. Frank Stidman, who is running as a Republican.

• Leri M. Thomas, who is running as an Independent.

Supervisors incumbent Clark Powers had previously told The Eagle that he planned to file the forms to be placed on the ballot for the November race. Incumbent Bill Crigler had said he did not plan to run for re-election, and Supervisor Bob Miller did not respond to a request regarding his re-election plans.

Two of the three county school board incumbents up for re-election have also officially announced their interest in the three open school board positions. In addition, a county resident not currently on the school board has filed to run.

The following school board candidates will appear on the ballot Nov. 3:

• Martin C. Boone, who is running as an Independent.

• Incumbent Jeffrey C. Early, who is running as an Independent.

• Incumbent Doreen G. Jenkins, who is running as an Independent.

Madison County School Board incumbent Doug Farmer previously told The Eagle in April that he had not yet made a final decision regarding his plans.
Even though the deadline has now passed to be included on November’s ballot, those interested can still run in the election as write-in candidates.
For information, call Madison County Registrar Diana Eanes at (540) 948-6533 or visit the Virginia State Board of Elections Web site at http://www.sbe.virginia.gov/cms.