Newport News Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Phillip A. Hamilton
Candidate for Mayor
Phillip A. Hamilton is running for mayor of Newport News in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Phillip D. Jones and Sharon P. Scott.
Voter registration deadline (5 p.m.) · Fri, Oct 23, 2026
Retired from Newport News Public Schools and served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1988 to 2009. Holds a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Richmond and a master's degree in education administration and supervision from William & Mary.
Where Phillip A. Hamilton stands: positions on the record
Taxes1 sourced position
Would reduce the real estate, personal property, and meals and prepared food tax rates, at a cost of less than 1% of the FY 2027 budget.
“I would focus on reducing the real estate, personal property and the meals and prepared food tax rates.”
Own statementThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 22, 2026
Assessments1 sourced position
Would ask the General Assembly to let Newport News freeze real estate assessments for up to three years in a five-year period and cap other annual increases at inflation.
Own statementThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 22, 2026
Data centers1 sourced position
Says any data center proposal must first show its own energy source, self-contained cooling, and air quality and noise plans, followed by public hearings in each election district.
“Before any data center proposal is even considered, it must include a detailed plan for producing its own, proven, environmentally-safe energy source, self-contained cooling source, air quality and noise abatement strategies without negatively impacting the community.”
Own statementThe Virginian-Pilot · Sep 22, 2026
Priorities1 sourced position
Names economic development, public safety and fiscal responsibility as his priorities.
Own statement13News Now
Record1 sourced position
Convicted of federal program bribery and extortion under color of official right (jury verdict in Richmond, Va., May 2011).
Own statementU.S. Department of Justice · May 11, 2011
Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for Virginia House of Delegates, District 93 in 2009 as a Republican candidate (lost).
Also running for Mayor
- Phillip D. Jones (incumbent)
- Sharon P. Scott
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