The Virginia Beach School Board Election on November 3, 2026, will determine members of the local school board responsible for overseeing public education in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This nonpartisan election sets policies on curriculum, budgets, and school operations for the city's public school system.
About This Race
The Virginia Beach School Board Election on November 3, 2026, will determine members of the local school board responsible for overseeing public education in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This nonpartisan election sets policies on curriculum, budgets, and school operations for the city's public school system.
Candidates
Important Dates
Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 15, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 23, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 2, 2026
How to Vote
Virginia residents must register to vote by October 15, 2026, either online through the Virginia Department of Elections website, by mail, or in person at local registrar offices. On Election Day, polls are open from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM; voters must present an acceptable photo ID such as a Virginia driver's license, passport, or military ID. Early voting is available from October 23 to November 2, 2026, at designated locations including the Virginia Beach Elections Office and satellite sites.
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Independent
Aaron Rouse
Virginia Beach School Board Member
Biography
Aaron Rouse is a former NFL player and Virginia Beach native who serves as a youth mentor and advocate for after-school programs; he is running to expand access to STEM education and mental health resources in city schools. He believes his leadership background can help bridge community and school divides.
Kimberly Melnyk is a former Virginia Beach public school teacher and parent of two current students who is running to improve teacher pay, reduce classroom overcrowding, and increase transparency in school board decisions. She emphasizes her classroom experience as key to understanding student and educator needs.
Israel Flores Ortiz, an illegal alien who allegedly groped more than a dozen high school girls in Fairfax County, Virginia, was found guilty on nine counts of assault and battery.
Gov. Abigail Spanberger pushes back on critics, claiming Virginia is not a sanctuary state and dismissing a poll showing her lowest favorability as governor.