Hampton City Council Member, At-Large
November 3, 2026 · Hampton city, Virginia · City · general · 3 seats
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 · 10 out of 100
This district is large for its type, so each vote is a smaller slice of the outcome. About 137,557 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(456,349 ÷ 137,557) ÷ ln(456,349 ÷ 6) = 10.67, comparing cities and towns in VA (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: Unknown
No past results for this contest yet.
Low representation + unknown decisiveness → Below average vote impact.
Some data is missing, so this rating is based on partial information and capped at "High".
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
Aaron Weaver
Nonpartisan · declared
Aaron Weaver is a candidate for an at-large seat on the Hampton City Council in the November 2026 general election. A Hampton native and Hampton University graduate, he is a third-generation shipbuilder and community advocate who has worked in telecommunications management and for the city's citizen contact center. He has not previously held elected office.
Chris L. Bowman
Nonpartisan · declared
Chris L. Bowman is a candidate for an at-large seat on the Hampton City Council in the November 2026 general election. His stated priorities include expanding business opportunities, reducing homelessness, and adding affordable housing. He has not previously held elected office (and is distinct from current council member Randy Bowman).
Joseph Griffith
Nonpartisan · declared
Joseph Griffith is a candidate for an at-large seat on the Hampton City Council in the November 2026 general election. He has not previously held elected office.
Martha Mugler
Nonpartisan · Incumbent · declared
Martha Mugler is an incumbent at-large member of the Hampton City Council. She previously served in the Virginia House of Delegates and on the Hampton City School Board. She is seeking re-election in the November 2026 general election.
Michelle Ferebee
Nonpartisan · Incumbent · declared
Michelle Ferebee is an incumbent at-large member of the Hampton City Council, having joined the council in 2021. She is seeking re-election in the November 2026 general election.
Steve Brown
Nonpartisan · Incumbent · declared
Steve (Steven L.) Brown is an incumbent member of the Hampton City Council and currently serves as Vice Mayor. He is seeking re-election to an at-large council seat in the November 2026 general election.
Election sources
Source: hampton.gov
Source: vpap.org