Norfolk City Council – Ward 4

Ward 4, Norfolk, VA

County Nonpartisan

Current Incumbent

John "J.P." E. Paige

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

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.

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