Two Candidates Vie for Riverheads District School Board Seat
A special election is being held for the Riverheads District School Board seat in Augusta County, Virginia, with candidates Katherine McElveen and Steve Kyles vying for the position.
Harrisonburg, VA, October 26, 2026 —
A special election is being held to fill a Riverheads District seat on the School Board in Augusta County, Virginia. Katherine McElveen and Steve Kyles are the candidates vying for the position, according to the information provided about the election.
The available information does not specify when the election is taking place, why the seat became available, or when the result is expected. It also does not include details about either candidate’s background, campaign positions, or public statements. No information was provided about voter eligibility, polling arrangements, or how residents can obtain official election details.
The contest concerns a seat representing the Riverheads District on the county’s school board. Beyond the candidates’ names and the existence of the special election, further details about the race were not included in the summary. As a result, the circumstances prompting the special election and the issues raised during the campaign remain unspecified.
McElveen and Kyles are the two candidates identified as seeking the position. The information available does not indicate whether either candidate has previously served on the board or describe their views on school-related matters. It also does not provide an election date or a timeline for certifying the outcome.
Those details would be needed to offer a fuller account of the election, including its timing, the reason for the vacancy and the candidates’ proposals. For now, the reported facts establish that Augusta County is holding a special election for the Riverheads District School Board seat, with McElveen and Kyles competing for it.
Story summarized from the original created by Mike Staley on www.whsv.com, see more information here.
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