Newport News Mayoral Race Heats Up | Virginia Beach News

Newport News is set for a high-stakes mayoral race this November, with incumbent Mayor Phillip Jones defending his record against two formidable challengers: former state lawmaker Phillip Hamilton, now serving time for bribery, and longtime City Council member Sharon Scott, who’s stepping in to tackle housing and safety. Jones touts his achievements—record-low homicides, $1 billion in economic growth, and strong council-school board relations—backed by unanimous council support. Hamilton, despite his controversial past, promises tax cuts, workforce training, and transparency, while Scott, spurred by community outcry, vows to expand housing, promote homeownership, and prioritize public safety. With no other mayoral races in Hampton Roads this year, this could be the most consequential election for Newport News’ future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b54b85c82f7acce0