Phillip D. Jones

In office now

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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 D. Jones 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 D. Jones yet.

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Funding

$634K raised.

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

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Also running

• Phillip A. Hamilton · Independent
• Sharon P. Scott · Independent

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Quick answers

What party is Phillip D. Jones?

Phillip D. Jones is running as an Independent.

Is Phillip D. Jones the incumbent?

Yes. Phillip D. Jones currently holds this office.

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 D. Jones running against?

Phillip A. Hamilton and Sharon P. Scott, for Newport News City Mayor.

How much money has Phillip D. Jones raised?

$634K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Phillip D. Jones?

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