What party is Cleon M. Long?

Cleon M. Long is running as an Independent.

Is Cleon M. Long the incumbent?

Yes. Cleon M. Long currently holds this office.

Who is Cleon M. Long running against?

Andrea R. Diggs and Michael A. Gale, for Newport News City Council, Central District.

How much money has Cleon M. Long raised?

$47K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Cleon M. Long?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Cleon M. Long's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

Cleon M. Long

Independent · Candidate for Newport News City Council, Central District · Incumbent · November 3, 2026

About this race

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.

3 candidates ran for Newport News City Council, Central District in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Only voters in this district.

Where they stand

This is a nonpartisan race, so we don't estimate where candidates fall from their campaign materials or look up their personal voter registration. We'd place Cleon M. Long only with a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors), and we haven't found one we can reliably source.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Cleon M. Long yet.

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Funding

$47K raised.

Source: Virginia Department of Elections (COMET), reports through 2026-10-22.

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Also running

Andrea R. Diggs · Independent
Michael A. Gale · Independent

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Quick answers

What party is Cleon M. Long?: Cleon M. Long is running as an Independent.
Is Cleon M. Long the incumbent?: Yes. Cleon M. Long currently holds this office.
What does the Newport News City Council, Central District seat 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 is Cleon M. Long running against?: Andrea R. Diggs and Michael A. Gale, for Newport News City Council, Central District.
How much money has Cleon M. Long raised?: $47K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Cleon M. Long?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Cleon M. Long's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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