Newport News City Mayor
Newport News, VA
Current Incumbent
Phillip D. Jones
Nonpartisan
In office since January 2023
Next Election
Nov 3, 2026
Filing Window
Open NowJan 2, 2026 - Jun 16, 2026
Term Length
4 years
Position Type
Full Time
Salary
$27,000 (2015)
Number of Seats
1
About this position
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
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be a resident of the district
- Be a resident and eligible to vote in the Commonwealth of Virginia for at least one year
Filing information
Elections office
2400 Washington Ave # 6, Newport News, VA 23607
Phone: 757-926-8683
Fee & signature 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.
Filing instructions
Submit paperwork to the city registrar's office.