Hampton City Council Member, At-Large
What does this office do?
- Passing city laws, called ordinances
- Approving the city budget
- Funding city services, such as police, trash, and parks
Affects: Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction,
Candidates:
Nonpartisan
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.
Records: Civil Rights 2 for, Government Spending Reduction 1 for, Social Programs and Welfare 1 for
Nonpartisan
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).
Nonpartisan
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.
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
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.
Records: Public Safety and Crime Control 1 for
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
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.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 2 against, Public Safety and Crime Control 2 for, Environment and Public Health 1 for,
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
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.
Records: Environment and Public Health 1 for, Government Spending Reduction 1 against, Public Infrastructure 1 for,
Sources: hampton.gov · vpap.org