Salem City Council · Nov 3, 2026
H. Hunter Holliday III
Candidate for City Council (incumbent)
H. Hunter Holliday III, the incumbent, is running for Salem City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 5 candidates are running for 2 seats.
Early voting continues through · Sat, Oct 31, 2026
Retired; incumbent Salem City Council member with a business administration degree from Elon University.
The state candidate list shows Jonathan D. “J.D.” Taylor and H. Hunter Holliday III as Republicans and the other three candidates as independents. Virginia Department of Elections
Where H. Hunter Holliday III stands: positions on the record
Taxes1 sourced position
Says he wants to continue lowering taxes and improving infrastructure.
“I want to continue to lower taxes.”
Own statementRoanoke Times · Sep 21, 2026
Architectural review board1 sourced position
as reported by the Roanoke Times; not a direct quote
Lists creating an architectural review board among his other priorities.
Own statementRoanoke Times · Sep 21, 2026
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