The Virginia Beach City Council General Election on November 7, 2028, will determine the members of the City Council for Virginia Beach, Virginia. Voters will elect council members to represent the city's districts and at-large seats, with responsibilities including local ordinances, budget approval, and city policy.
About This Race
The Virginia Beach City Council General Election on November 7, 2028, will determine the members of the City Council for Virginia Beach, Virginia. Voters will elect council members to represent the city's districts and at-large seats, with responsibilities including local ordinances, budget approval, and city policy.
Candidates
Important Dates
Election Date
November 7, 2028
Registration Deadline
October 15, 2028
Early Voting Starts
October 26, 2028
Early Voting Ends
November 5, 2028
How to Vote
To vote in Virginia Beach, residents must be registered by October 15, 2028. Voters can cast ballots in person on Election Day, during early voting from October 26 to November 5, 2028, or by requesting an absentee ballot. Acceptable photo ID is required at the polls, and registration can be completed online, by mail, or in person at the Virginia Department of Elections or local registrar’s office.
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Democratic
Aaron Rouse
Virginia Beach City Council
Biography
Aaron Rouse is a former NFL safety and current member of the Virginia Senate, representing the 14th District. He is running for Virginia Beach City Council to bring his leadership experience to local government, focusing on public safety, youth programs, and economic development in the city’s resort and coastal communities.
Jennifer Lewis is a longtime Virginia Beach resident and small business owner who has served on the city’s Planning Commission. She is seeking a seat on the City Council to advocate for fiscal responsibility, infrastructure improvements, and greater transparency in local government decision-making.
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.