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September 27, 2023
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JoinRun for County Executive Head in Newport News city County, VA
Election Date: Nov 3, 2026Filing Deadline: Jun 16, 2026
Election Details
- Office level: county
- Length of term: 4 years
- Commitment level: Full Time
- Affiliation: nonpartisan
- Typical salary: $27,000 (2015)
- Is this a runoff election? No
- Is this a primary election? No
- Filing period: Jan 2, 2026 - Jun 16, 2026
- Positions: Newport News City MayorNewport News City Commonwealth's AttorneyNewport News City Court ClerkNewport News City Revenue CommissionerNewport News City Treasurer...
Job description
The Mayor is the chief executive officer of the municipality. They often preside over council meetings and may have the power to hire and fire heads of municipal departments.
Eligibility requirements
Be a resident and eligible to vote in the Commonwealth of Virginia for at least one year
Filing instructions
Filing office address: 2400 Washington Ave # 6, Newport News, VA 23607
Filing phone number: 757-926-8683
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the city registrar's office.
Filing requirements: Must file a Certificate of Candidate Qualification, submit a primary filing fee. The fee is 2% of salary, or if there is not salary attached to the position, it is $5.00. Declaration of Candidacy is also required as well as Petition of Qualified voters. Statement of Economic Interests, Party Certification and Statement of Organization and Campaign Finance Reports are also all required documents.
FAQ
How often is County Executive Head elected?
The position of County Executive Head is typically elected every 4 years.
What does it mean for an election to be nonpartisan?
Nonpartisan elections do not require candidates to declare a party affiliation.
What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in Newport News city County, VA?
Must file a Certificate of Candidate Qualification, submit a primary filing fee. The fee is 2% of salary, or if there is not salary attached to the position, it is $5.00. Declaration of Candidacy is also required as well as Petition of Qualified voters. Statement of Economic Interests, Party Certification and Statement of Organization and Campaign Finance Reports are also all required documents.
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the city registrar's office.
Where is the filing office?
2400 Washington Ave # 6, Newport News, VA 23607.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 757-926-8683.
How do I get started running for County Executive Head?
You can start running for County Executive Head by checking to ensure you meet all filing deadlines and requirements. Next, you can prepare to file for office and start planning your campaign strategy. Get in touch with our team of campaign experts for help with any step of the campaign process!
Is there a primary or runoff election for this office?
The next election for County Executive Head does not include a primary or runoff election.
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