Twenty-eight candidates are on the ballot Tuesday, Nov. 3, competing for five Chesapeake City Council seats and five School Board seats.

Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Voters must bring an approved ID and vote at their assigned precinct, according to the city's Election Day notice.

All city offices, courts, libraries and community centers will be closed for Election Day. The city said regular trash collection schedules will not change.

Both races are nonpartisan. Voters may select up to five candidates in each contest, with the five highest vote-getters winning the available seats.

City Council: 15 candidates, five seats

Fifteen candidates are running for five at-large City Council seats, according to the City of Chesapeake's official sample ballot.

Three incumbents are seeking reelection:

  • Amanda L. Newins, a council member since 2022 and an attorney at Poole Brooke Plumlee PC.
  • Daniel W. Whitaker, a council member since 2022 and president of D2W Electric Inc.
  • E.R. "Jeff" Jefferies Jr., a council member since 2025 and a Chesapeake Police Department captain.

The 12 challengers are:

  • Clayton L. Spruill
  • Nichelle Buffalow
  • Eric V. Wray II
  • Janelle K. "Dr. J" St. Louis
  • Gayle M. Gilmore
  • Santiera Brown-Yearling
  • Todd A. Mayfield
  • Daniel E. "Lieutenant Dan" Rosinski
  • Jennifer P. Naperala
  • George M. Yacus
  • Brandy L.A. Deel
  • Ozan M. "Oz" Duran

The candidates have a range of professional and community backgrounds, according to the Virginian-Pilot's election coverage.

Spruill has served on the Chesapeake Planning Commission, while Buffalow has worked in nonprofit leadership. Mayfield is a retired Navy officer, and Naperala is a high school English teacher.

The winners will help set city policy, approve budgets and make decisions affecting public services, infrastructure and development.

School Board: 13 candidates, five seats

Thirteen candidates are running for five at-large School Board seats, according to the city's official sample ballot.

Three incumbents are seeking reelection:

  • Kim A. Scott, the current board chair, first elected in 2022.
  • John Michael McCormick, a current School Board member.
  • Amanda F. Quillin, who joined the board in 2025.

The 10 challengers are:

  • Andrea G. Bolden
  • Bruce E. Bossuot
  • Mike J. Cassidy
  • Olivia E. Duran
  • Antonia F. Fauntleroy
  • Bradrick J. Fields
  • Jeremiah O. Harrell
  • Alexiss M. McLain
  • Mina A. Nolen
  • Janika N. "Dr. Jay" Phillips

The candidates are competing for seats on the board that oversees Chesapeake Public Schools, including decisions involving district policy, school facilities and the budget.

The Virginian-Pilot and WAVY's voter guide provide additional candidate background and election coverage.

How to follow results

The city said results in local races will begin posting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, when polls close.

Unofficial results will also be available through the Virginia Department of Elections results page.

Election-night totals are unofficial until the appropriate canvassing and certification process is complete.

Residents can check their assigned polling place through the city's voter information page.

Voters with questions can contact the Chesapeake Voter Registrar's Office at 757-382-8000.