Suffolk City Council Member, Holy Neck Borough
November 3, 2026 · Suffolk city, Virginia · City · general
How do we calculate vote impact?
Vote impact = representation (how much weight one vote carries here, the smaller the district's population, the higher the representation) + decisiveness (how likely this race is to be close, based on past results and number of candidates).
Representation: Low · 13 out of 100
This district is large for its type, so each vote is a smaller slice of the outcome. About 98,796 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(456,349 ÷ 98,796) ÷ ln(456,349 ÷ 6) = 13.61, comparing cities and towns in VA (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: None · only 1 candidate
One candidate is running unopposed, so votes can't change the outcome.
Low representation + an uncontested race → Very low vote impact.
City Council Member is responsible for:
- Passing city laws, called ordinances
- Approving the city budget
- Overseeing city departments and services
- Representing residents' concerns at city hall
Affected Areas: Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction, Public Safety and Crime Control, Housing Affordability, Social Programs and Welfare, Civil Rights, Public Infrastructure
Candidates
Timothy Johnson
Nonpartisan · declared
Timothy Johnson is a candidate for the Suffolk City Council seat representing the Holy Neck Borough in the November 2026 general election. Suffolk city council elections are nonpartisan. Timothy has not previously held elected office on the city council.
Election sources
Source: suffolkva.us
Source: suffolknewsherald.com