Newport News City Mayor
3 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026
Results: the official election results site. Counts are unofficial until certified.
What this office does
The city's top elected official. Depending on the city charter, either runs city government ("strong mayor") or leads the city commission alongside a hired city manager.
Candidates
Phillip D. JonesIncumbent
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Quick answers
- Who is running for Newport News City Mayor in 2026?
- Phillip A. Hamilton (Independent), Phillip D. Jones (Independent) and Sharon P. Scott (Independent).
- Who is the incumbent?
- Phillip D. Jones currently holds this office.
- What does this office do?
- The city's top elected official. Depending on the city charter, either runs city government ("strong mayor") or leads the city commission alongside a hired city manager.
- Who should I vote for in the Newport News City Mayor race?
- SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare each candidate's record, funding, outside spending and endorsements on this page, then decide based on the issues that matter most to you. Enter your address at spectrumvote.com to see this race next to everything else on your ballot.
- 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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