Hampton City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Martha M. Mugler
Candidate for City Council (incumbent)
Martha M. Mugler, the incumbent, is running for Hampton City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 6 candidates are running for 3 seats.
Last day of early in-person voting · Sat, Oct 31, 2026
Hampton City Council member since 2023 and assistant vice president at TowneBank. Served on the Hampton School Board from 2008 to 2020 and in the Virginia House of Delegates from 2020 to 2022.
- Campaign website
- www.mugler4council.com
Steve L. Brown, Martha M. Mugler, Michelle Taylor Ferebee, Chris L. Bowman, Joseph M. "Joe" Griffith and Aaron T. Weaver all answered audience questions at a Sept. 16, 2026 candidate forum at Third Baptist Church. The Virginian-Pilot · Sep 17, 2026
Where Martha M. Mugler stands: positions on the record
Public camping ban1 sourced position
Voted yes on the ordinance banning camping and storage on public property, with a staff report back to council after six months (adopted 5-2, April 2026).
Council voteCity of Hampton · Apr 8, 2026
Data centers2 sourced positions
Said the council is not saying yes or no to a data center yet and wants to know the facts first.
“We’re not saying yes or no to a data center at this point, but we want to know what all the facts are around data centers and what would be appropriate for Hampton”
Forum answerThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 17, 2026
Says Hampton does not have the land for large or hyperscale data centers.
“Hampton clearly doesn’t have the land required for large or hyper-scale data center projects.”
Own statementWAVY
Public safety1 sourced position
Names public safety as a top concern; would keep directing resources to the Office of Youth and Young Adult Opportunities.
“If elected, I will continue to direct resources to the Office of Youth and Young Adult Opportunities.”
Own statementThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 22, 2026
Housing2 sourced positions
Wants the city's housing study used to develop a housing plan and a comprehensive revision of the zoning code.
Own statementWAVY
Voted yes on rezoning 2601 Cunningham Drive from commercial to multifamily residential and a use permit for apartments (approved 6-1, March 2026).
Council voteCity of Hampton · Mar 11, 2026
Budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on the FY 2027 general fund budget for the city and schools (adopted 5-1, May 2026).
Council voteCity of Hampton · May 13, 2026
Stormwater fees1 sourced position
Voted yes on the FY 2027 ordinance amending stormwater management service charges (adopted 5-1, May 2026).
Council voteCity of Hampton · May 13, 2026
Energy1 sourced position
Voted yes on amending rezoning conditions to permit a battery energy storage power plant at 3201 Commander Shepard Blvd. (approved 4-3, July 2023).
Council voteCity of Hampton · Jul 12, 2023
Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for Hampton City Council in 2022 (won).
Own statementVirginia Department of Elections · Nov 15, 2022
What Martha M. Mugler said vs. how Martha M. Mugler voted
Housing
In their words
Wants the city's housing study used to develop a housing plan and a comprehensive revision of the zoning code.
On the record
Voted yes on rezoning 2601 Cunningham Drive from commercial to multifamily residential and a use permit for apartments (approved 6-1, March 2026).
Mar 11, 2026 ·City of Hampton · Mar 11, 2026
Also running for City Council
- Chris L. Bowman
- Steve L. Brown (incumbent)
- Michelle Taylor Ferebee (incumbent)
- Joseph M. "Joe" Griffith
- Aaron T. Weaver
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