The Norfolk City Council General Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the composition of the city's legislative body. Voters will elect members to the Norfolk City Council, which is responsible for setting local policy, approving the city budget, and overseeing municipal services in Virginia's third-largest city.
About This Race
The Norfolk City Council General Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the composition of the city's legislative body. Voters will elect members to the Norfolk City Council, which is responsible for setting local policy, approving the city budget, and overseeing municipal services in Virginia's third-largest city.
Candidates
Important Dates
Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 13, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 23, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 1, 2026
How to Vote
To vote in Norfolk, Virginia, residents must register by October 13, 2026, either online through the Virginia Department of Elections website, by mail, or in person at their local voter registration office. On Election Day, voters can cast ballots at their assigned polling place from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM; valid photo ID is required, and early voting is available from October 23 to November 1, 2026, at designated locations.
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Incumbent
Democratic
Andria McClellan
Norfolk City Council
Biography
Andria McClellan is a Norfolk native and former city planner who has served on the City Council since 2016. She is running for re-election to continue her work on economic development, affordable housing, and coastal resilience initiatives aimed at addressing sea level rise in the Hampton Roads region.
Kenneth Cooper Alexander is the current Mayor of Norfolk, having previously served in the Virginia Senate and as a member of the Norfolk City Council. Although his primary role is mayoral, he remains a prominent figure in city governance and is often involved in council-related policy discussions and leadership.
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