Hampstead council introduces charter amendment to avoid elections for uncontested seats
Council introduced a charter amendment resolution that would declare candidates elected when the number of candidates does not exceed vacancies, with council discussion about adding language requiring the Board of Supervisors of Elections to confirm candidate qualifications before final declaration.
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The council introduced Resolution 2026-03, which would amend the town charter to allow uncontested races — where the number of candidates does not exceed the number of vacancies — to be declared elected without holding a municipal election. Mayor Nedvin said the change would avoid unnecessary election costs and staff time in uncontested cases.
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