November 4, 2025 General and Special Election Voter Guide | Virginia

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – The November 4, 2025 General and Special Election is quickly approaching. Early voting at your local voter registration office or satellite voting location began Sept. 19 for this election. Find your local office at this link.

On Election Day, polls are open in Virginia from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. Don’t forget to bring your ID.

WAVY.com is your local elections headquarters. Below is information you’ll need ahead of the November election. Only contested races, meaning the candidate has an opponent on the ballot, are listed below.

Who is on Your Ballot?

In June, Virginia held Republican and Democratic primaries to determine which candidates would appear on the ballot for the Nov. 4 General Election. There was no primary in races where the candidates were already determined.

Referendum

In addition to state and local races, there is also a referendum on the ballot for Virginia Beach residents.

In Virginia Beach, the following question will be on the Nov. 4 ballot: “Should the method of city council elections set forth in the Virginia Beach City Charter be changed from a modified 7-3-1 system to a 10-1 system?”

A “yes” vote means that you support the 10-1 system, which was used in the 2022 and 2024 city council elections. In the 10-1 system, the city is divided into 10 districts and the voters of each district elect a single council member with the mayor elected at-large (city-wide).
A “no” vote means you support the 7-3-1 system described in the current city charter as modified by a general law change that occurred in 2021. In the modified 7-3-1 system, the city is divided into 7 districts and the voters of each district elect a single council member, with three other council members and the mayor elected at-large (city-wide).

Virginia Governor

Virginia’s gubernatorial candidates, Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger and Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, are set to participate in an Oct. 9 statewide debate hosted by WAVY TV-10 and Norfolk State University. It’s their only scheduled debate.

Abigail Spanberger ~ Democratic Candidate

Winsome Earle-Sears ~ Republican Candidate

Virginia Lieutenant Governor

Ghazala Hashmi ~ Democratic Candidate

John Reid, II ~ Republican Candidate

Virginia Attorney General

Jay Jones ~ Democratic Candidate

Jason Miyares ~ Republican Candidate (Incumbent)

Virginia House of Delegates

The following House of Delegates races will appear on ballots in the WAVY viewing area. Click here to see a map of Virginia’s districts. If a district is not listed, that means it is uncontested — there is only one candidate. If a candidate is listed as an incumbent, they currently hold the position and are seeking re-election.

District 68

Elaine Walters ~ Democratic Candidate
M. Keith Hodges ~ Republican Candidate (Incumbent)

District 69

Mark C. Downey ~ Democratic Candidate
W. Chad Green ~ Republican Candidate (Incumbent)
Valerie D. Beverley ~ Independent Candidate

District 70

Shelly Simonds ~ Democratic Candidate (Incumbent)
Cynthia M. Scaturico ~ Republican Candidate
John B. Bloom ~ Libertarian Candidate

District 71

Jessica L. Anderson ~ Democratic Candidate
Amanda E. Batten ~ Republican Candidate (Incumbent)

District 82

Kimberly Pope Adams ~ Democratic Candidate
Kim A. Taylor ~ Republican Candidate (Incumbent)

District 83

Mary L. Person ~ Democratic Candidate
H. Otto Wachsmann, Jr. ~ Republican Candidate (Incumbent)

District 84

Nadarius E. Clark ~ Democratic Candidate (Incumbent)
Felisha R. L. Storm ~ Republican Candidate

District 86

Virgil G. Thornton, Sr. ~ Democratic Candidate
A. C. Cordoza ~ Republican Candidate (Incumbent)

District 87

Jeion A. Ward ~ Democratic Candidate (Incumbent)
John M Chapman ~ Republican Candidate

District 89

Karen Robins “Kacey” Carn ~ Democratic Candidate
Michael K. “Mike” Lamonea ~ Republican Candidate

District 90

Rodney K. Nickens Jr. ~ Democratic Candidate
James A. “Jay” Leftwich, Jr. ~ Republican Candidate (Incumbent)

District 92

Bonita Grace Anthony ~ Democratic Candidate (Incumbent)
W. Nash Bilisoly ~ Republican Candidate

District 94

Phil M. Hernandez ~ Democratic Candidate (Incumbent)
Andrew B. “Andy” Pittman ~ Republican Candidate

District 96

Kelly K. Convirs-Fowler ~ Democratic Candidate (Incumbent)
Kyle J. Pasquarella ~ Republican Candidate

District 97

Michael B. Feggans ~ Democratic Candidate (Incumbent)
Timothy V. Anderson ~ Republican Candidate

District 98

Cheryl Bubeck Smith ~ Democratic Candidate
Barry Dean Knight ~ Republican Candidate (Incumbent)

District 99

Cat A. Porterfield ~ Democratic Candidate
Anne Ferrell Tata ~ Republican Candidate (Incumbent)

District 100

Liz W. Richardson ~ Democratic Candidate
Robert S. Bloxom Jr. ~ Republican Candidate (Incumbent)

Local Offices

WAVY reached out to candidates in the following local races with a request for a bio and a list of questions to answer. If the candidate responded to this request, their name will link to their bio.

Chesapeake

Commonwealth’s Attorney

• Matthew R. “Matt” Hamel ~ Democratic Candidate (Incumbent)
• David A. Mick ~ Republican Candidate

Commissioner of Revenue

• Jennifer P. Naperala ~ Democratic Candidate
• Victoria L. Proffitt ~ Republican Candidate (Incumbent)

Treasurer

• Corrie A. Kring ~ Democratic Candidate
• Wendy M. Roenker ~ Republican Candidate

Chesapeake Special Election

School Board

Special office term expiration date of 12/31/2026.

• Amanda F. Quillin
• Daniel A. Stahler

Newport News

Sheriff

• Gabe A. Morgan ~ Democratic Candidate (Incumbent)
• Francis C. Jacobson ~ Independent Candidate

Treasurer

• Sanu Y. Dieng-Cooper ~ Democratic Candidate
• Justin A. Kennedy ~ Independent Candidate

Norfolk Special Election

School Board – Ward 3

• Jodi M. Slaughter
• Jason L. Inge ~ (Incumbent)

Portsmouth

Commonwealth’s Attorney

• Stephanie N. Morales ~ Democratic Candidate (Incumbent)
• Nathan A. Chapman ~ Independent Candidate
• Stephen E. Heretick ~ Independent Candidate

Sheriff

• Michael A. Moore ~ Democratic Candidate (Incumbent)
• James K. “Jim” Cullen II ~ Independent Candidate

Suffolk

Commonwealth’s Attorney

• Narendra R. Pleas ~ Democratic Candidate (Incumbent)
• Patrick L. Bales ~ Independent Candidate

Sheriff

• David D. Miles ~ (Incumbent)
• Issoufou Boubacar
• Daniel P. Summerell

Commissioner of the Revenue

• Susan L. Draper ~ (Incumbent)
• Geral D. “Bishop” Staten

Virginia Beach

Commonwealth’s Attorney

• Suzanne Seidel Richmond ~ Democratic Candidate
• Colin D. Stolle ~ Republican Candidate (Incumbent)

Sheriff

• N. D. “Rocky” Holcomb III ~ Republican Candidate (Incumbent)
• Peacemaker Aldo ~ Independent Candidate

Williamsburg

Commissioner of Revenue

• D. “Cash” Arehart ~ Democratic Candidate
• Debi Burcham ~ Independent Candidate

County Races

Gloucester

Board of Supervisors – At Large

• “Nicholas A. “”Nick”” Bonniville ” ~ Republican Candidate
• Kevin M. Smith ~ Independent Candidate (Incumbent)

School Board – At Large

• Fred A. Brewer, Jr.
• S. Nicole McPherson

Board of Supervisors -Petsworth

• Joseph Atkins “Joe” Leming ~ Republican Candidate
• Angelo Andriulli ~ Independent Candidate

Isle of Wight

Board of Supervisors – District 5

• Don G. Rosie II ~ (Incumbent)
• Robert L. Eley III

Isle of Wight Special Election

Board of Supervisors – District 2

• Tracy Mae Hendrix
• David O. Garner

James City

Board of Supervisors -Jamestown

• James O. Icenhour, Jr. ~ Democratic Candidate (Incumbent)
• John C. Slokovitz ~ Republican Candidate

School Board – Jamestown

• S. T. “Ty” Hodges
• Sarah G. Ortego ~ (Incumbent)

Mathews

Board of Supervisors – At Large

There are two seats up for election and four candidates in the Mathews County Board of Supervisors At Large race.

• David S. Jones, Sr. ~ Republican Candidate (Incumbent)
• Mike S. Walls ~ Republican Candidate (Incumbent)
• David W. Walsh ~ Independent Candidate
• Patrick J. Beattie ~ Independent Candidate

School Board – At Large

There are two seats up for election and three candidates in the Mathews County School Board At Large race.

• Amy L. Bohannon-Stewart
• Linda G. Hodges ~ (Incumbent)
• Antichella “Shelly” W. Fo

Southampton

School Board – At Large

There are two seats up for election and four candidates in the Southampton County School Board At Large race.

• Jayson C. Williams
• Michael T. Grizzard
• Earva “Sumblin” Jones
• Tasha R. Clemons

Surry County Special Election

Both special elections in Surry County have a special office term expiration date of 12/31/2027.

Board of Supervisors – Dendron District

• Cameran Amir Drew
• Kenneth E. Bell

School Board – Claremont District

• Wayne D. Gholston Sr.
• Anthony A. Washington, Sr.

North Carolina Elections

North Carolina is holding municipal elections on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. Polling places will be open from 6:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. Election Day. Registered voters can find their polling place and a sample ballot AT THIS LINK.

There are also municipal elections in North Carolina on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 municipal elections. Click here for complete details.