Danville City Council: 2026 Candidates & Ballot

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Nine candidates, including four incumbents, for four at-large seats, per the Virginia Department of Elections' certified candidate list and the Danville Register & Bee (godanriver.com).

Alonzo L. Jones

Independent · Incumbent

Biography

Alonzo L. Jones is the sitting mayor of Danville, per WSET, and is seeking re-election to City Council.

James B. Buckner

Independent · Incumbent

Biography

James B. Buckner appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Danville City Council, per the Virginia Department of Elections' certified November 3, 2026 candidate list for local offices.

Lonnie F. Jones

Independent

Biography

Lonnie F. Jones appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Danville City Council, per the Virginia Department of Elections' certified November 3, 2026 candidate list for local offices.

Gary P. Miller

Independent · Incumbent

Biography

Gary P. Miller appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Danville City Council, per the Virginia Department of Elections' certified November 3, 2026 candidate list for local offices.

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Tony D. L. Howerton

Independent

Biography

Tony D. L. Howerton appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Danville City Council, per the Virginia Department of Elections' certified November 3, 2026 candidate list for local offices.

A. Bryant Hood

Independent · Incumbent

Biography

A. Bryant Hood appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Danville City Council, per the Virginia Department of Elections' certified November 3, 2026 candidate list for local offices.

Shakeva Q. Frazier

Independent

Biography

Shakeva Q. Frazier was a finalist considered by Danville City Council in early 2026 to fill a vacant council seat, per WSET, and is now a candidate for one of the four regular at-large seats.

Shelby J. Irving

Independent

Biography

Shelby J. Irving was a finalist considered by Danville City Council in early 2026 to fill a vacant council seat, per WSET, and is now a candidate for one of the four regular at-large seats.

Dustin C. Whittle

Independent

Biography

Dustin C. Whittle appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Danville City Council, per the Virginia Department of Elections' certified November 3, 2026 candidate list for local offices.

Questions about this race

Who is running for Danville City Council in 2026?

9 candidates are tracked for Danville City Council on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Alonzo L. Jones, James B. Buckner, Lonnie F. Jones, Gary P. Miller, Tony D. L. Howerton, A. Bryant Hood, Shakeva Q. Frazier, Shelby J. Irving and Dustin C. Whittle. Candidate information follows official Danville City election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Danville City Council election in Virginia?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Virginia are on the Virginia election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Danville City ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

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Candidate roster from official Danville City and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
Cross-check with the official Virginia election office, or see the full Danville City sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.