Former Candidate Says He’ll Step In to Fill Vacancy

Election officials say they’re another step closer to filling a vacancy on the Board of Elections. A longstanding member of the Republican Party on St. Croix has signaled his willingness to serve in place of Glen Webster, who died June 1.

Attorney Michael Joseph sent correspondence shortly after receiving a letter stating his eligibility to serve. By law, the board was instructed to extend that invitation by virtue of Joseph’s second-place standing in the 2020 race for the St. Croix district seat on the board.

Webster won his reelection bid in 2020. The board’s notice went out July 4. Elections Supervisor Caroline Fawkes acknowledged Joseph’s reply on July 11. Board chairman Raymond Williams said he knew the acceptance letter had arrived.

“It was a simple letter, saying he accepted,” Williams said.