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Chesapeake City Council General

Election Date:November 7, 2028Register by:October 15, 2028
Current holder:Ella P. Ward(Democratic)

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.

Campaign Website
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Republican

James A. Johnson

Chesapeake City Council

Biography

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.

Campaign Website

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