The deadline for filing for the May 14th Election in Seadrift was March 14 and four persons have placed their names on the ballot.

They are: Johnny Mikolas (incumbent), Wesley Hunt (incumbent), Jack LaBarge, and Joe Beaver Jr.

Early voting starts on May 2, 2011 and ends on May 10, 2011 at City Hall. The office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., closing for lunch from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. On Wednesday, the office is open from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

There will be two extended days, May 3 and May 5, when City Hall will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.

Registered voters can vote for up to three candidates of their choice. The top three vote-getters will be elected and seated at the first (June 7) City Council meeting following the Election.