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Melvin Cotton Jr.

Independent · Virginia · 2026 · Incumbent

Running for Member School Board, Portsmouth City, Virginia

Biography

Dr. Melvin Cotton, Jr. serves as Vice-Chair of the Portsmouth School Board and has served since 2021, per the district's official roster. He is pastor of Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Portsmouth and previously pastored New Genesis Baptist Church in Virginia Beach, per the same source. He holds degrees from Liberty University and Virginia Union University, per the district. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.

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Member School Board, Portsmouth CityVirginia · 2026

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