Elijah R. Cauthorne
Candidate for Mayor of Pound
Background
Senior at Bob Jones University who has lived in Pound since age three.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports eliminating the town government to lower taxes
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“it would be a lot cheaper on the people if we eliminated the costly layer of bureaucracy known as the town of Pound.”
Government & transparency
Supports holding a vote on disincorporating Pound
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“I want to be there to grease the wheels on a disincorporation vote -- not to stand in the way.”
Pledges open council meetings where all may speak
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“I want to conduct open council meetings where everyone is welcomed and every voice is heard.”
All sources (3)
- Candidate list, November 3, 2026 General Election: Wise County (all offices)
Election filing · Virginia Department of Elections · elections.virginia.gov
- Official sample ballot, November 3, 2026 General and Special Elections: Town of Pound
Government record · Wise County General Registrar · wisecounty.org
- Cardinal News candidate questionnaire responses, Wise County (How to vote in Wise County)
Candidate questionnaire · Cardinal News · app.electup.com
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