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Mark A. Hugel

Independent · Virginia · 2026 · Incumbent

Mark A. Hugel is a retired Navy rear admiral with 32 years of Navy service and a long-time Portsmouth resident, per his campaign site. First elected to city council in 2022, he is running for a second term, per the same source, citing education, employment and public safety as priorities.

Priorities

Expanding STEM programs and pipelines from Portsmouth schools to college, military service and skilled trades, per the campaign site
Connecting residents to jobs, including in the maritime industry, per the campaign site
Investing in public safety technology and competitive pay for first responders, per the campaign site

On the ballot

Member City Council, Portsmouth City · Virginia · 2026

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