What party is Phillip A. Hamilton?

Phillip A. Hamilton is running as an Independent.

Who is Phillip A. Hamilton running against?

Phillip D. Jones and Sharon P. Scott, for Newport News City Mayor.

How much money has Phillip A. Hamilton raised?

$31K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Phillip A. Hamilton?

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

Phillip A. Hamilton

Independent · Candidate for Newport News City Mayor · November 3, 2026

About this race

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.

3 candidates ran for Newport News City Mayor in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

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 Phillip A. Hamilton 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 Phillip A. Hamilton yet.

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Funding

$31K raised.

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

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Also running

Phillip D. Jones · Independent
Sharon P. Scott · Independent

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Quick answers

What party is Phillip A. Hamilton?: Phillip A. Hamilton is running as an Independent.
What does the Newport News City Mayor seat 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 is Phillip A. Hamilton running against?: Phillip D. Jones and Sharon P. Scott, for Newport News City Mayor.
How much money has Phillip A. Hamilton raised?: $31K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Phillip A. Hamilton?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Phillip A. Hamilton's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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