Run for office in Rockingham County, VA.
Offices with upcoming filing dates and elections.
Rockingham County has 6 county-level races on the upcoming ballot, with the nearest filing deadline on June 16, 2026. There are also 3 school board and local district races open to Rockingham County residents.
School board & local district races
| Office | Election date | Filing deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Harrisonburg City School Board | Nov 3, 2026 | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Shenandoah Valley Soil and Water Conservation District Board - Harrisonburg City | Nov 2, 2027 | Jun 15, 2027 |
| Harrisonburg City School Board | Nov 7, 2028 | Jun 20, 2028 |
About these offices
Local school board members are responsible for overseeing school operations within the district, typically including employment decisions regarding a district superintendent.
The Soil and Water District Board, or Water Improvement District Board, is responsible for overseeing soil and watersheds within the district, and making plans and proposals to maintain and improve their quality.
Rockingham County races
| Office | Election date | Filing deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Harrisonburg City Council | Nov 3, 2026 | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Harrisonburg City Commonwealth's Attorney | Nov 2, 2027 | Jun 8, 2027 |
| Harrisonburg City/Rockingham County Sheriff | Nov 2, 2027 | Jun 15, 2027 |
| Harrisonburg City Council | Nov 7, 2028 | Jun 20, 2028 |
| Harrisonburg City Treasurer | Nov 6, 2029 | Jun 19, 2029 |
| Harrisonburg City Revenue Commissioner | Nov 6, 2029 | Jun 19, 2029 |
About these offices
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.
The District Attorney is the chief legal representative of the district.
The County Sheriff is the chief law enforcement official of the county and is responsible for ensuring that all local, state, and federal laws are followed.
The County Treasurer or Finance Officer is responsible for the safekeeping of public funds as well as receiving and distributing the revenue and public funds of the county. The County Treasurer or Finance Officer oversees the financial and budgetary administration ensuring regulation is followed in accounting matters as well as county purchasing.
The County Commissioner of Revenue is the Chief Tax Assessor and is responsible for administering all local taxes and serves as the Chief FOIA officer for the office.
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