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Phillip D. Jones

Independent · Virginia · 2026 · Incumbent

Phillip D. Jones, the current mayor of Newport News, is a U.S. Naval Academy graduate and former Marine Corps infantry officer who holds graduate degrees from Harvard University, per his campaign site. He is seeking reelection in the November 2026 election.

Priorities

Continuing to reduce crime and build safer neighborhoods, per the campaign site
Expanding affordable housing for working families, per the campaign site
Economic development and job creation, per the campaign site

On the ballot

Mayor, Newport News City · Virginia · 2026

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