Hampton City Council

Hampton, VA

County Nonpartisan

Current Incumbent

Martha M. Mugler

Nonpartisan

In office since January 2023

Next Election

Nov 3, 2026

Filing Window

Open Now

Jan 2, 2026 - Jun 16, 2026

Term Length

4 years

Salary

$23,000/ year

Number of Seats

3

About this position

The City Legislature is the municipality's governing body, responsible for voting on ordinances and policies, and often is in charge of hiring a city manager.

Eligibility requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Must be a resident of the district
  • A candidate must be qualified to vote for and hold the office sought, and be a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia for one year immediately preceding the election.

Filing information

Elections office

101 Kings Way, Hampton, VA 23669

Phone: 757-727-6218

Fee & signature requirements

Filing Fee: 2% of the minimum annual salary for the office sought in effect in the year in which the candidate files. Petition Signature Requirement: 125.

Filing instructions

Submit paperwork to the city registrar's office.

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