Norfolk City Council – Ward 4
Ward 4, Norfolk, VA
Current Incumbent
John "J.P." E. Paige
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
$25,000 (2015)
Number of Seats
1
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
- Be a resident and eligible to vote in the Commonwealth of Virginia for at least one year
Filing information
Elections office
810 Union Street Room 808 Norfolk, VA 23510
Phone: 757-664-4353
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.