This page contains biographic information about each candidate for office in the 2026 election. They are separated by the office for which they are running and listed in the order that they will appear on the ballot. (Ballot order is determined state law and is based on the date/time that a candidate files their official candidate package with the Loudoun County Board of Elections).
Citizens for Purcellville is in the process of collecting questions to ask of candidates and intends to reach out directly in the days to come.
Any information provided on this page as of July 13, 2026 was obtained from publicly available websites and social media including official campaign sites, publicly accessible official filings, and media articles.
Candidates are welcome to contact us via our contact page if they wish to update or correct any information provided here.
Candidates for Mayor – Town of Purcellville
Erin Raynor
Currently serving as Town Council Member (1st Term)
Formerly served as Vice Mayor
First Elected in 2022.
Previously ran unsuccessfully for Purcellville Town Council: 2020
Date Campaign Organized / Filed to Run: January 5, 2026
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Christopher Bertaut
Currently serving as Mayor (1st Term as Mayor)
Former Town Council Member (1 Term)
Formerly served as Vice Mayor
First Elected in 2020. Elected Mayor 2024
Date Campaign Organized / Filed to Run: May 19, 2026
Occupation: Technical Project Management
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Candidates for Town Council – Town of Purcellville
Mitch Seipt
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No previous elected political experience
Date Campaign Organized / Filed to Run: January 5, 2026
Occupation: Assistant Principal (Middle School)
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Paul McCray
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No previous elected political experience
Date Campaign Organized / Filed to Run: January 20, 2026
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Kevin Wright
Currently serving as Town Council Member (1st Term)
First Elected to Town Council in 2024 to a Partial 2-Year Term
Date Campaign Organized / Filed to Run: May 26, 2026
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Greg Paris
Town Council Candidate
No previous elected political experience noted
Date Campaign Organized / Filed to Run: June 8, 2026
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H. Sam Brown, Jr
Town Council Candidate
No previous elected political experience
Previously ran unsuccessfully for Purcellville Town Council: 2008 & 2010
Date Campaign Organized / Filed to Run: June 8, 2026
Occupation: Owner, Crooked Run Orchard
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Hank Speckhardt
Town Council Candidate
No previous elected political experience
Date Campaign Organized / Filed to Run: June 12, 2026
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