See where Kern-Scheerer, Murphy and Korpela stand on taxes, public safety and growth. Names follow official Williamsburg 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.
Three candidates for two at-large seats, including incumbent Stacy Kern-Scheerer, per the Virginia Department of Elections' certified candidate list and Williamsburg Yorktown Daily.
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Stacy E. Kern-Scheerer is a sitting Williamsburg City Council member, sworn in following the 2023 election, and an attorney and former William & Mary law professor, per Williamsburg Yorktown Daily. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
Carolyn A. Murphy worked in Williamsburg's Planning Department for 30 years and is a founding member of the Virginia Association of Zoning Officials, per Williamsburg Yorktown Daily. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
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Eino I. Korpela holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from William & Mary, per Williamsburg Yorktown Daily.
Who is running for Williamsburg City Council in 2026?
3 candidates were tracked for Williamsburg City Council on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Stacy E. Kern-Scheerer, Carolyn A. Murphy and Eino I. Korpela. Candidate information follows official Williamsburg City election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on taxes, public safety and growth.
When is the Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg City Council race?
Not yet reported by the outlets we checked; Virginia certifies on December 7. We do not call races.
Candidate roster from official Williamsburg city and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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