Newport News City School Board – South District
Newport News, VA
Local
Nonpartisan
Current Incumbent
Maritsa A. Alger
Nonpartisan
In office since January 2025
Next Election
Nov 7, 2028
Filing Window
Jan 3, 2028 - Jun 20, 2028
Term Length
4 years
Number of Seats
1
About this position
Local school board members are responsible for overseeing school operations within the district, typically including employment decisions regarding a district superintendent.
Eligibility requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be a resident of the district
- Qualified to vote for and hold the office for which one offers.A resident of the Commonwealth for one year immediately preceding the election. A resident, by the time of filing, of the city in which one offers for election.
Filing information
Elections office
2400 Washington Ave # 6, Newport News, VA 23607
Phone: 757-926-8683
Fee & signature requirements
No filing fee. Petition signature requirement of 125 signatures.
Filing instructions
Submit paperwork to the city registrar's office.