John T. Rector

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John T. Rector is the City Council Member, Suffolk Borough. John T. Rector's page: the office they hold, how to reach it and where they stand.

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.

3 candidates ran for Suffolk City Council, Suffolk Borough in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Only voters in this district.

About John T. Rector

Realtor. The Suffolk Borough member of Suffolk City Council since January 2023, with a term expiring Dec. 31, 2026, per the city. A Suffolk resident of more than 35 years, he is a realtor with Chorey and Associates Realty, was previously vice president of Berkley Machine, and served on the city Planning Commission, leaving as vice chair in December 2022.

Summarized in our words from source 1, source 2, checked October 2026. Not an endorsement.

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 John T. Rector only with a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors), and we haven't found one we can reliably source.

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Funding

$27K raised.

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

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Also running

• Dwight S. "D.J." James · Independent
• Tyron D. Riddick · Independent

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Quick answers

What party is John T. Rector?

John T. Rector is running as an Independent.

Is John T. Rector the incumbent?

Yes. John T. Rector currently holds this office.

What does the Suffolk City Council, Suffolk Borough 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 John T. Rector running against?

Dwight S. "D.J." James and Tyron D. Riddick, for Suffolk City Council, Suffolk Borough.

How much money has John T. Rector raised?

$27K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for John T. Rector?

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