John R. Eley III

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 John R. Eley III 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 John R. Eley III yet.

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Funding

$75K raised.

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

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Also running

• Clifton J. Atkins · Independent
• Devon P. Hamilton · Independent

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Quick answers

What party is John R. Eley III?

John R. Eley III is running as an Independent.

Is John R. Eley III the incumbent?

Yes. John R. Eley III currently holds this office.

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 John R. Eley III running against?

Clifton J. Atkins and Devon P. Hamilton, for Newport News City Council, South District.

How much money has John R. Eley III raised?

$75K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for John R. Eley III?

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