Mark M. Whitaker

Independent · Candidate for Portsmouth City Council · November 3, 2026

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.

5 candidates ran for Portsmouth City Council in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

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Funding

$15K raised.

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

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Quick answers

What party is Mark M. Whitaker?
Mark M. Whitaker is running as an Independent.
What does the Portsmouth City Council 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 Mark M. Whitaker running against?
Mark A. Hugel, Vernon Lamont Tillage, Jr., William E. "Bill" Moody, Jr. and Lisa L. Lucas-Burke, for Portsmouth City Council.
How much money has Mark M. Whitaker raised?
$15K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Mark M. Whitaker?
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