Election Day is Nov. 5.
While the presidential race may be the main event, dozens of candidates are running for state and local offices in Hampton Roads. The Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press voter guide — 757 Votes — explains what races are on the ballot and who is running for office.
The 2024 election guide contains Q&As with candidates running for mayor, city council, school board and in other special elections in Hampton Roads, as well as with candidates running for four congressional seats. The guide will be updated throughout election season with additional reporting on local races and candidates.
Early voting for the Virginia general election begins Friday, Sept. 20 and runs through Saturday, Nov. 2. Voters can cast ballots in person at their local registrar’s office or vote by mail.
Click on each race to learn more about the candidates.
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Congressional
U.S. House of Representatives, Virginia’s 1st District: Leslie Mehta (D), Rob Wittman (R).
U.S. House of Representatives, Virginia’s 2nd District: Missy Cotter Smasal (D), Jen Kiggans (R), Robert Reid Jr. (I).
U.S. House of Representatives, Virginia’s 3rd District: Bobby Scott (D), John Sitka (R).
Senate: Hung Cao (R), Tim Kaine(D).
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Chesapeake
Here’s a rundown of what is on the ballot in Chesapeake.
Mayor: Don Carey and Rick West.
City Council: Reagan Davis, Robert Ike Jr., E. R. “Jeff” Jefferies Jr., Patricia “Pat” King, Jennifer Naperala, S. Z. “Debbie” Ritter, Les Smith Jr., Jeff Staples, and Eric Wray II.
School Board: Sam Boone Jr., Elijah Colon, Gregory Dono, Malia Huddle, Thomas Mercer Sr., Norman Pool, L. Jameel Shaheer, Daniel Stahler, Angie Swygert, and Rue Willis.
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Hampton
Here’s a rundown of what is on the ballot in Hampton.
Mayor: Jimmy Gray and Richelle Wallace.
City Council: Chris Bowman, Randy Bowman, Carolyn Campbell, LaToya Fleming, Hope Harper, Billy Hobbs Whalan McDew, Janice Richison and Aaron Weaver.
School Board: Stephanie Jackson Afonja, Ann Stephens Cherry, Tina Banks-Gray, Natalie Kidd and Reginal Woodhouse.
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Newport News
Here’s a rundown of what is on the ballot in Newport News.
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- North District: Marcellus Harris
- Central District: Rob Coleman, Scott Cox, Andrea Diggs, Stephen Ferguson, and Justin Kennedy.
- South District: Clifton Atkins and Tina Vick.
- North District: William Beverley, John Bloom and Rasheena Harris
- Central District: Rebecca Aman and Christopher Worthington
- South District: Maritsa Alger
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Norfolk
Here’s a rundown of what is on the ballot in Norfolk.
Mayor: Kenny Alexander, Giovanni “Gio” Dolmo and Tommy Leeman.
- Superward 6: Jeremy Mason and Jeremy McGee.
- Superward 7: Carlos Clanton, James Graham, Phillip Hawkins, Rodney Jordan, Leon Judge and Christine Smith.
- Ward 5 special election: Ken Paulson.
- Superward 6: Rebecca Danchise Topping and Sarah DiCalogero.
- Superward 7: Alfreda Thomas and Ronald White.
Portsmouth
Here’s a rundown of what is on the ballot in Portsmouth.
Mayor: Harold S. Carothers III, Shannon E. Glover and Lisa L. Lucas-Burke
City Council: Sharon Anderson, De’Andre Barnes, Kathryn “Kitty” Bryant, William Smith “Bill” Dodson Jr., Malinda Johnson, Bruce LaLonde, Mia Phillips, Davy Smith III, Yolanda “Edmonds” Thomas, Kelvin Turner and Mark Whitaker.
School Board: LaKeesha “Klu” Atkinson, Irene Boone, Kendall Bradshaw, Arnette “Love” McSwain, Lateacia Sessoms, Jaclyn “Jackie” Walker, and Ingrid Whitaker.
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Suffolk
Here’s a rundown of what is on the ballot in Suffolk.
Mayor: David Bosselman, Michael Duman, and Clinton Jenkins
- Nansemond Borough: Lue Ward
- Sleepy Hole: Roger Fawcett and Ebony Wright
- Whaleyville: LeOtis Williams and Jason Wooldridge
- Nansemond Borough: Valerie Fields and James Shores
- Sleepy Hole: Carly Bosco and Heather Howell
- Whaleyville: Thelma Hinton, Sean McGee, and Jonathan Rankin
Sheriff special election: Interim Sheriff David Miles is running unopposed.
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Virginia Beach
Here’s a rundown of what is on the ballot in Virginia Beach.
Mayor: Bobby Dyer, Richard W. Kowalewitch, John Darrell Moss, Chris Taylor and Sabrina Devon Wooten.
- District 1: Ryan Gilliam and David “Hutch” Hutcheson
- District 3: Michael Berlucchi, Christina M. Felder and Cleon Jones
- District 5: L.G. Shaw is facing Rosemary Wilson
- District 7: Cal “Cash” Jackson-Green and Mabinty Saffie Scott
- District 8: Cody Conner, Stacy Cummings, Phil Hines and Leland Jones
- At large: Monty Gerald Ashliman, Jr. and Sharon Ruth Felton
- District 1: Rose Marie Dwyer, Jennifer Sue Franklin
- District 3: Mark Douglas Bohenstiel
- District 4 special election: Anissa M. Bowden, Alveta J. Green, and Shannon L. Kendrick
- District 5: Melinda Josa Rogers and Vincent Earl Smith
- District 7: Matthew Cummings and Noah Moreland
Sheriff special election: Aldo Dibelardino and Rocky Holcomb III.
