(April 6, 2017) A last-second entry will send voters in the western district of Snow Hill to the polls next month to pick a candidate to replace current representative Michael Pruitt, who has opted to step down from his position.
Sylvester Dale filed election paperwork on Friday. He will face off against LaToya Purnell during an election on May 2, according to Trish Goodsell, assistant to the town manager.
Registered voters ages 18 and older that live in the western district can vote at the Train Station on Belt Street from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Goodsell said.
She also noted the deadline for qualified voters to register at the Worcester County Board of Elections was March 31.
Current central district representative Jenny Hall is running unopposed and will return for another term.
Goodsell said the eastern district seat, currently occupied by Alison Cook, and Charlie Dorman’s position as mayor would both come up for election, next year.
She asks all registered voters in the western district to turn out during the election on Tuesday, May 2.
“There are two candidates that want to serve for the western district, so we encourage voters to come out and let their voice be heard,” she said.