UPDATED: Here’s who filed to run for public office in North Myrtle Beach

North Myrtle Beach’s municipal election is coming up this November.

After the filing period closed on Sept. 5, lead city spokesperson Lauren Jessie provided an update for The Sun News. As of Sept. 9, here is who has filed to run for local office in North Myrtle Beach this November:

Candidates for Mayor:

James Baldwin

Michael Greig Mahaney

Troy Daniel Spencer

Candidates for City Council at large:

Trey Skidmore

David Weitzman

Tony Warren Jr.

Candidates for City Council Ocean Drive Ward:

Clarence “Bubba” Collins Jr

City Council Windy Hill Ward

Jeri Lorraine McCumbee

Jolene Puffer

The following positions are open during this November’s election cycle, according to the city’s website.

Mayor: November 2025 - November 2029

Council Member At-Large: November 2025 - November 2029

Council Member Ocean Drive Ward: November 2025 - November 2029

Council Member Windy Hill Ward: November 2025 - November 2029

This story was originally published August 26, 2025 at 2:14 PM.

Elizabeth Brewer

The Sun News

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Elizabeth covers local government and politics in Myrtle Beach and holds truth to power as the accountability reporter. She’s lived in five states and holds a masters degree in Journalism.