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Danville city, Virginia

Danville City Council

See where 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 stand on public safety, schools and jobs. Names follow official Danville City election filings. Certified results will appear here once the election office certifies the count. Virginia certifies the general election by December 7, 2026; county canvasses are due November 13. Official results: enr.elections.virginia.gov/results/public/virginia/elections/2026-November-General.

About this race

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).

What this office does

City council member. The council is the city's legislative body. It adopts the city budget and tax rate, passes ordinances on zoning, public safety, utilities and local services, and hires the city manager where the charter provides one. Members may represent a district or the whole city.

This race. Sitting officeholders on the ballot: Alonzo L. Jones, James B. Buckner, Gary P. Miller, A. Bryant Hood.

This list comes from official election records but may be incomplete. It can miss, for example, late or petition candidates and some city, school and district races. Your official sample ballot is the final word.

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The State Board of Elections certifies the result. The winner appears on this page that day.

What local news is reporting

Not official yetUpdated November 5, 2026

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Danville City Council
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Alonzo L. Jones

IndependentIncumbent

Biography

Alonzo L. Jones has served as Mayor of Danville since being elected by City Council in July 2018, with re-election in 2020 and 2022, and has served on the Danville City Council since 2010, per the City of Danville. He received his education in Danville Public Schools and served in the United States Armed Forces; he is the founder and president of One Accord Unlimited, Inc. and owner of JKLIPPERZ Barbershop, per the City of Danville. No campaign website was found as of September 28, 2026.

James B. Buckner

IndependentIncumbent

Biography

James B. Buckner has served on the Danville City Council since 2014 and currently serves as vice mayor, per the City of Danville. He works as a realtor with Wilkins and Co. and previously founded Pawn Shops America. He serves on the Transportation Advisory Board and the West Piedmont Planning District Commission. No campaign website was found as of September 28, 2026.

Lonnie F. Jones

Independent

Biography

Lonnie F. Jones appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Danville City Council, per the official candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 28, 2026.

Gary P. Miller

IndependentIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Build more homes and multi-family units and limit the spread of short-term rental properties to address affordable housing
  • Continue investment in new stations and equipment for police and fire departments
  • Work to bring new industries and higher-paying jobs to Danville
Biography

Gary P. Miller is a cardiologist who spent 36 years practicing medicine in Southside Virginia, establishing the first open-heart bypass program in the region and founding Cardiology Consultants of Danville, where he continues to practice at SOVAH Health, per the campaign site. He has served 17 years on the Danville City Council, including two terms as vice mayor, per the campaign site.

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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 official candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 28, 2026.

A. Bryant Hood

IndependentIncumbent

Biography

A. Bryant Hood has served on the Danville City Council since being appointed to fill a vacancy in 2020, per the City of Danville. He is founder and CEO of the Stayhood Foundation and Economics Empowering Through Edutainment, and works as a case manager with the Danville Redevelopment and Housing Authority's Continuum of Care Program. No campaign website was found as of September 28, 2026.

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. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.

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. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.

Dustin C. Whittle

Independent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Public safety
  • Lower power bills and economic development
  • Infrastructure and better schools
Biography

Dustin C. Whittle is a lifelong member of the Danville community who is running for Danville City Council, per his campaign site.

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Next on the ballotDanville City Council, Special Election (unexpired term to 2028)

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Danville City Council in 2026?

9 candidates were 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. See where they stand on public safety, schools and jobs.

When is the Danville City Council election in Virginia?

Election Day was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Certified results will appear on this page as the election office certifies them. Virginia certifies the general election by December 7, 2026; county canvasses are due November 13. Official results: https://enr.elections.virginia.gov/results/public/virginia/elections/2026-November-General. Voting rules for Virginia are on the Virginia election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Who won the Danville City Council race?

Not yet reported by the outlets we checked; Virginia certifies on December 7. We do not call races.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Danville city and state election office filings, last verified October 4, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Also on the November 3 ballot
Danville School BoardSee all 3 Danville city races
Candidate profiles
Alonzo L. Jones, full profileJames B. Buckner, full profileLonnie F. Jones, full profileGary P. Miller, full profileTony D. L. Howerton, full profileA. Bryant Hood, full profileShakeva Q. Frazier, full profileShelby J. Irving, full profileDustin C. Whittle, full profileOfficial Virginia election office