Run for office in Virginia Beach, VA.
Offices with upcoming filing dates and elections.
Virginia Beach has 3 municipal offices on the upcoming ballot, with the nearest filing deadline on June 16, 2026.
School board & local district races
| Office | Election date | Filing deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach City School Board - District 2 (Kempsville) | Nov 3, 2026 | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Virginia Dare Soil and Water Conservation District Board - Virginia Beach City | Nov 2, 2027 | Jun 15, 2027 |
| Virginia Beach City School Board - At Large | 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.
Virginia Beach city-wide races
| Office | Election date | Filing deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach City Council - District 2 | Nov 3, 2026 | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Virginia Beach City Court Clerk | Nov 2, 2027 | Jun 15, 2027 |
| Virginia Beach City Mayor | Nov 7, 2028 | Jun 20, 2028 |
| Virginia Beach City Commonwealth's Attorney | Nov 6, 2029 | Jun 19, 2029 |
| Virginia Beach City Sheriff | Nov 6, 2029 | Jun 19, 2029 |
| Virginia Beach City Revenue Commissioner | Nov 6, 2029 | Jun 19, 2029 |
| Virginia Beach City Treasurer | 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 County Court Clerk is responsible for maintaining court records, authenticating court orders and judgements, and administering oaths to witnesses and jurors.
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.
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 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.
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.
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