Suffolk city, Virginia

Member City Council, Chuckatuck Borough

See where Hill and Barlow stand on public safety, roads and growth. Names follow official Suffolk City election filings.

About this race

2 certified candidates for Member City Council, Chuckatuck Borough on the November 3, 2026 ballot; Shelley S. Butler Barlow is listed as the incumbent by the Department of Elections, 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. Only the seats for your town, ward or district appear on your ballot.

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. The sitting officeholder, Shelley S. Butler Barlow, is on the ballot.

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Mary Ellen Hill

Independent

Biography

Mary Ellen Hill is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Member City Council, Chuckatuck Borough, per the Virginia Department of Elections' certified local candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Shelley S. Butler Barlow

IndependentIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Supporting public safety, dependable infrastructure and city services
Making responsible fiscal decisions and planning thoughtfully for growth
Protecting farmland, open space and the rural character of Chuckatuck

Biography

Butler Barlow operates Cotton Plains Farm with her husband and has worked in agriculture for nearly 40 years, per the city of Suffolk's official website. She was appointed to the Suffolk City Council in February 2021 representing Chuckatuck Borough, was elected in 2022, and was sworn in for a full term on January 3, 2023.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Member City Council, Chuckatuck Borough in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Member City Council, Chuckatuck Borough on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mary Ellen Hill and Shelley S. Butler Barlow. Candidate information follows official Suffolk City election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on public safety, roads and growth.

When is the Member City Council, Chuckatuck Borough 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 Suffolk city ballot?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Suffolk city and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Member City Council, Holy Neck Borough Member City Council, Suffolk Borough Member School Board, Chuckatuck Borough See all 8 Suffolk city races

Candidate profiles

Mary Ellen Hill, full profile Shelley S. Butler Barlow, full profile Official Virginia election office