Incumbents Jack LaBarge, Wesley Hunt, and Johnny Mikolas have officially stated their desire to continue their service on Seadrift City Council. Also filing for the three open Council positions are TJ Christensen, a local fishing guide, Methodist minister June Cantrell, and homemaker, Mary Anthony. These Council positions are for two-year terms.

Election day will be May 11. Early voting at City Hall will be from April 29 through May 7 during regular business hours, with extended hours (7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.) on April 30 and May 7.