What party is James F. "Jim " Wood?

James F. "Jim " Wood is running as a Republican.

Is James F. "Jim " Wood the incumbent?

Yes. James F. "Jim " Wood currently holds this office.

Who is James F. "Jim " Wood running against?

Samuel A. "Sam" Hostetter, for Waynesboro City Council, Ward D.

How much money has James F. "Jim " Wood raised?

$7,389 as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for James F. "Jim " Wood?

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

James F. "Jim " Wood

Republican · Candidate for Waynesboro City Council, Ward D · Incumbent · November 3, 2026

In office now

James F. "Jim " Wood is the City Council Member, Ward D. James F. "Jim " Wood'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.

2 candidates ran for Waynesboro City Council, Ward D in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Only voters in this district.

Where they stand

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Funding

$7,389 raised.

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

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Samuel A. "Sam" Hostetter · Independent

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Quick answers

What party is James F. "Jim " Wood?: James F. "Jim " Wood is running as a Republican.
Is James F. "Jim " Wood the incumbent?: Yes. James F. "Jim " Wood currently holds this office.
What does the Waynesboro City Council, Ward D 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 James F. "Jim " Wood running against?: Samuel A. "Sam" Hostetter, for Waynesboro City Council, Ward D.
How much money has James F. "Jim " Wood raised?: $7,389 as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for James F. "Jim " Wood?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare James F. "Jim " Wood's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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