Portsmouth City School Board

What this office does

Governs the local public school district. Sets the school budget and local school taxes, hires and oversees the superintendent, and approves curriculum, school calendars and policies.

Candidates

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Quick answers

Who is running for Portsmouth City School Board in 2026?

Quniana D. "Q" Futrell (Independent), Denzel E. Glover (Independent), Cardell C. Patillo, Jr. (Independent), Melvin Cotton Jr. (Independent), Luis F. Padilla (Independent), Justin V. Randall-Jenkins (Independent), Tamara L. Shewmake (Independent) and Ingrid P. Whitaker (Independent).

Who is the incumbent?

Quniana D. "Q" Futrell, Cardell C. Patillo, Jr., Melvin Cotton Jr. and Tamara L. Shewmake currently holds this office.

What does this office do?

Governs the local public school district. Sets the school budget and local school taxes, hires and oversees the superintendent, and approves curriculum, school calendars and policies.

Who should I vote for in the Portsmouth City School Board race?

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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.