AMHERST TOWN COUNCIL – SPECIAL ELECTION CANDIDATE INFORMATION
An Order for Writ of Special Election was entered by the Amherst County Circuit Court, Virginia, announcing the Special Election to fill a seat on the Amherst Town Council that was vacated by Andra Higginbotham.
Special Election
A special election will be held on November 4, 2025, to fill a seat on the Amherst Town Council.
Candidate Information
Candidates for office must meet certain qualifications and are required to file specific documents to qualify to appear on the ballot.
Deadline for Filing
The deadline for paperwork to be filed for the Special Election is August 15, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
Candidate Filing Forms and Information
Interested candidates can pick up all necessary paperwork at
Amherst Office of Elections
113 Taylor Street
PO Box 550
Amherst, VA 24521
PH: 434.946.9315
FAX: 434.946.9345
or at this link 2025-11-04_Spec_Bulletin_Local_rev_12-5-2024.pdf