Hampton City Sheriff
Hampton, VA
County
Partisan
Current Incumbent
Karen E. Bowden
Democratic
In office since January 2026
Next Election
Nov 6, 2029
Filing Window
Jan 2, 2029 - Jun 19, 2029
Term Length
4 years
Number of Seats
1
About this position
The County Sheriff is the chief law enforcement official of the county and is responsible for ensuring that all local, state, and federal laws are followed.
Eligibility requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be a registered voter
- Must be a resident of the district
- You must have been a resident of Virginia for one year immediately preceding the election, a resident of the county, city, or town in which you are trying to run for office, and registered to vote in the county, city, or town in which you are trying to run for office.
Filing information
Elections office
101 Kings Way, Hampton, VA 23669
Phone: 757-727-6218
Fee & signature requirements
Filing fee: 2% of 1 year's minimum salary attached to the office for which the is candidate in effect in the year in which he files. If there is no salary or fee attached to the office, the fee for primary expenses shall be $5. Petition signature requirement: 125.
Filing instructions
Submit paperwork to the city registrar's office.
Primary Type
Partisan
Primary Date
Jun 19, 2029
Primary Filing
Jan 2, 2029 - Apr 5, 2029