The city of Laurel will hold a general election Nov. 4 to fill five city council seats. All five of the city’s current councilmembers filed their intent to seek reelection by the July 25 deadline. Two challengers also filed: former Councilmember Brencis Smith for the At-Large seat, and Shelia Carroll for a Ward 1 seat. Councilmembers Clark and Mills are running unopposed for their Ward 2 seats.
Early voting begins Nov. 1.
At-Large candidates
Christine M. Johnson, Ward 1 (incumbent)
Brencis D. Smith, Ward 2
Ward 1 candidates
James Kole (incumbent)
Adrian G. Simmons (incumbent)
Sheila Carroll
Ward 2 candidates
Kyla M.Clark (incumbent)
Jeffrey W. Mills (incumbent)
Councilmembers hold office for two years. They must remain a resident of Laurel and a registered voter during their time in office.
As of Aug. 5, the candidates listed have not yet been certified by the city of Laurel’s Board of Election Supervisors, as vetting is ongoing.
– Katie V. Jones