The NAACP Culpeper Branch hosted local candidates at the organization’s September and October general meetings. The candidates, representing Culpeper and Madison counties, presented their platforms and answered questions. The branch thanks everyone who participated in these important conversations, both virtually and in person. Attending Candidates:

Britt Shankle — Candidate for Madison County School Board; Janie Schmidt — Candidate for Culpeper Town Council; Max Sternberg — Candidate for Culpeper Town Council; Bill Yowell — Candidate for Culpeper Town Council; Jon Russell — Candidate for Culpeper Town Mayor; Mandy Brown — Candidate for Board of Supervisors (Cedar Mountain); David Durr — Candidate for Board of Supervisors (Cedar Mountain); Susan Gugino — Candidate for Board of Supervisors (Stevensburg); Keith Farrish — Candidate for Board of Supervisors (Jefferson); Brad Rosenburg — Candidate for Board of Supervisors (Jefferson)

Accepted but Unable to Attend (Unforeseen Circumstances): Toni Sheads — Candidate for Culpeper County School Board; Frank Reaves — Candidate for Culpeper Town Mayor; Brad Amos — Candidate for Culpeper Town Council

Voting is critical to our democracy — it gives every citizen the opportunity to use their voice and support the candidates who best represent their needs and values. In-person early voting continues through November 1st, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Voting early/in-person will also take place on Saturday, October 25th and Saturday, November 1st, during the same hours. Same-Day Registration (Provisional Voting) begins Saturday, October 25th and continues through Election Day, November 4th.