Clifton J. Atkins

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, South 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 Clifton J. Atkins 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 Clifton J. Atkins yet.

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Funding

Filed campaign finance reports for this election with no contributions listed.

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

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Also running

• Devon P. Hamilton · Independent
• John R. Eley III · Independent

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Quick answers

What party is Clifton J. Atkins?

Clifton J. Atkins is running as an Independent.

What does the Newport News City Council, South 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 Clifton J. Atkins running against?

Devon P. Hamilton and John R. Eley III, for Newport News City Council, South District.

How much money has Clifton J. Atkins raised?

$0 as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Clifton J. Atkins?

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