Danville City Council

What this office does

Your city's legislative body. Passes local ordinances, sets the city budget and property-tax rate, and makes zoning and development decisions; often hires the city manager.

Candidates

Next elections here

• Virginia election 2027 · November 2, 2027: All 100 House of Delegates seats and all 40 state Senate seats
• 2028 presidential election · Who has filed so far, from FEC filings

Also on Danville City ballots

• Danville City Council, special election (unexpired term)

All Danville City races and measures →

Quick answers

Who is running for Danville City Council in 2026?

James B. Buckner (Independent), Shakeva Q. Frazier (Independent), A. Bryant Hood (Independent), Tony D. L. Howerton (Independent), Shelby J. Irving (Independent), Alonzo L. Jones (Independent), Lonnie F. Jones (Independent), Gary P. Miller (Independent) and Dustin C. Whittle (Independent).

Who is the incumbent?

James B. Buckner, A. Bryant Hood, Alonzo L. Jones and Gary P. Miller currently holds this office.

What does this office do?

Your city's legislative body. Passes local ordinances, sets the city budget and property-tax rate, and makes zoning and development decisions; often hires the city manager.

Who should I vote for in the Danville City Council race?

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When is the election?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.