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Tamara L. Shewmake

Tamara L. Shewmake

Independent · Virginia · 2026 · Incumbent

Running for Member School Board, Portsmouth City, Virginia

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Early literacy instruction
  • Financial literacy education
  • Career and Technical Education vocational training
Biography

Shewmake is a Portsmouth native who earned a bachelor's degree in psychology and an MBA, both from Norfolk State University, per the campaign site. She was elected to the Portsmouth City School Board on November 6, 2018, and is in her eighth year and second term of service, per the campaign site.

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Member School Board, Portsmouth CityVirginia · 2026

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