Update 7:49 p.m. on Friday, Sept 8, 2023:
WIZS News has obtained answers from 14 of the 17 total candidates. Please note below our special coverage coming up on the news and TownTalk.
Tune In At 11 A.M. For Towntalk On Sept 13, Sept 14, Sept 18, Sept 19, And Sept 20.
Please Tune In On Air And Online To Receive Information About Candidates In The Upcoming Nonpartisan City Of Henderson Municipal Election.
During These 11 A.M. Broadcasts Of Towntalk On Sept 13, Sept 14, Sept 18, Sept 19, And Sept 20, You Will Be Able To Compare The Candidates So You Can Make An Informed Vote.
If You Miss A Show, All The Information Will Be At Wizs.Com In Audio And Written Form.
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Posted at 10:34 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023:
Candidates, candidate committees and friends of candidates along with the general public, be advised that WIZS has established a deadline of today (Friday, Sept 8, 2023) for candidates to submit information that will be presented in advance of the Oct. 10 municipal elections.
WIZS strives to provide full, impartial coverage to inform the community with regard to candidates and their platforms
It is the firm belief of WIZS that we have reached each candidate at least once, either by phone, email, text or by hand delivery and that each candidate is aware of the deadline. Candidates are requested to return information in writing, but some candidates have asked to speak to us by phone and have us take notes, which we have allowed.
The letter below has been delivered to candidates by multiple means until we were sure at least one way reached the candidate.
Three sitting City Council members are competing for the office of mayor. Sara Coffey, Melissa Elliott and Jason Spriggs are seeking the office of mayor along with Greg Etheridge.
Early voting begins Sept. 21 and continues through Oct. 7, and according to the Vance County Board of Elections, the early voting site again will be located at the Dr. Andrea L. Harris Operations Center on Beckford Drive.
The hours for early voting are Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Polls will be open Saturday, Oct. 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
In addition to the mayor, candidates are vying for four seats on the Henderson City Council. Ward 2 incumbent Mike Rainey faces challengers Sam Seifert and Janice Ward, and four newcomers are in the race for the Ward 1 seat. Geraldine Champion, Symia Crews, Clementine Hunter and Corey Pearson are on the ballot for Ward 1.
In two at-large races, Kory Franklin, Michael Venable and Michelle Wood are on the ballot for Ward 3 and George Daye, Lora Durham and Tami Walker are on the ballot for Ward 4.
WIZS Radio and WIZS.com will have the received candidate information broadcast and posted online in advance of the start of early voting as a means for listeners and readers to compare the candidates.
