The Chesapeake City Council General Election on November 7, 2028, will determine the members of the Chesapeake City Council in Virginia. Voters will elect candidates to represent various wards and at-large seats on the council, which is responsible for local ordinances, budget approval, and city services.
About This Race
The Chesapeake City Council General Election on November 7, 2028, will determine the members of the Chesapeake City Council in Virginia. Voters will elect candidates to represent various wards and at-large seats on the council, which is responsible for local ordinances, budget approval, and city services.
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 Chesapeake, Virginia, residents must first register to vote by the October 15, 2028 deadline through the Virginia Department of Elections website, by mail, or in person at local registrar offices. On Election Day, voters can cast their ballots at assigned polling places from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM; acceptable photo ID includes a Virginia driver's license, U.S. passport, or other state-issued identification. Early voting is available from October 26 to November 5, 2028, at designated locations including the Chesapeake Central Library and City Hall.
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Incumbent
Democratic
Ella P. Ward
Chesapeake City Council
Biography
Ella P. Ward is a longtime Chesapeake resident and former public school administrator with over 20 years of experience in education and community advocacy. She is running to strengthen public safety, improve infrastructure, and increase transparency in city government, particularly in addressing coastal resilience and equitable development.
James A. Johnson is a small business owner and veterans' advocate who has served on the Chesapeake Planning Commission for the past four years. His campaign focuses on fiscal responsibility, reducing municipal debt, supporting local business growth, and enhancing emergency response capabilities across the city.
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.
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