Spotsylvania County, Virginia

Commissioner of Revenue, Spotsylvania County

Bowman and Yakabouski are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Spotsylvania County election filings.

About this race

2 certified candidates for Commissioner of Revenue, Spotsylvania County on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Virginia Department of Elections' certified local candidate list (updated September 3, 2026). Virginia local offices are nonpartisan on the ballot unless a candidate was nominated by a party; the number of seats filled and the district lines come from the locality's own ballot.

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Shellie Marcellous Bowman

Independent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Working with the Board of Supervisors toward a more balanced tax base between businesses and households
Modernizing office systems, including expanded digital forms
Satellite office locations to expand service access for seniors and residents with mobility challenges

Biography

Bowman is a U.S. Navy veteran and former IRS revenue officer who holds a Doctor of Public Administration degree and is an IRS-licensed enrolled agent, per her campaign site. She is running for Spotsylvania County Commissioner of the Revenue.

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Chris J. "Yak" Yakabouski

Independent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Clearer public explanation of how assessments and valuations are performed
Modernizing the county's mass-appraisal system and enabling online tax filing
Expanded office hours and tax-relief outreach for elderly, veteran and disabled residents

Biography

Chris "Yak" Yakabouski owns a home remodeling business with his father and has lived in Spotsylvania County for nearly 40 years, per the campaign site. He has served on the Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors for nearly 17 years, representing the Battlefield District, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Commissioner of Revenue, Spotsylvania County in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Commissioner of Revenue, Spotsylvania County on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Shellie Marcellous Bowman and Chris J. "Yak" Yakabouski. Candidate information follows official Spotsylvania County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Commissioner of Revenue, Spotsylvania County 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.

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Candidate profiles

Shellie Marcellous Bowman, full profile Chris J. "Yak" Yakabouski, full profile Official Virginia election office