Lynchburg City Council

Last updated Sat, Nov 7, 4:33 PM ET

9 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026

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

Chris M. Boswell

Independent · $60K raised (state filings)
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.

Veronica T. Bratton

Independent · $14K raised (state filings)
Strongly right · AI estimate from their own website (84% confidence)

Christina Anne Delzingaro

Democrat · $17K raised (state filings)
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.

R. Dave Henderson Jr

Democrat · $31K raised (state filings)
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.

Nathaniel X. "Nat" Marshall

Democrat · $16K raised (state filings)
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.

Martin J. MisjunsIncumbent

Independent · $29K raised (state filings)
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.

Stephanie T. ReedIncumbent

Independent · $72K raised (state filings)
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.

Eli "Shawn Hunter" Rybinni

Independent · $2,097 raised (state filings)
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.

Larry L. TaylorIncumbent

Independent · $28K raised (state filings)
Strongly right · AI estimate from their own website (84% confidence)

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Quick answers

Who is running for Lynchburg City Council in 2026?
Chris M. Boswell (Independent), Veronica T. Bratton (Independent), Christina Anne Delzingaro (Democrat), R. Dave Henderson Jr (Democrat), Nathaniel X. "Nat" Marshall (Democrat), Martin J. Misjuns (Independent), Stephanie T. Reed (Independent), Eli "Shawn Hunter" Rybinni (Independent) and Larry L. Taylor (Independent).
Who is the incumbent?
Martin J. Misjuns, Stephanie T. Reed and Larry L. Taylor 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 Lynchburg 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.

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