On your Ballot

Your November 2026 Ballot includes races for U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, City Council, School Board, and three Virginia constitutional amendments.

The Suffolk Democratic Committee endorses Mark Warner, Elaine Luria, Tyron Riddick, Karima Lockwood, Karen Jenkins, Wendy VanHosen, Steven Cheeks, and "Yes" on the three ballot questions.

We encourage you to vote on city council and school board including on races where the committee did not make an endorsement.

Register to Vote

You can register:

• Online through Virginia's Citizen Portal
• Through your local registratrar's office
  • In Suffolk: 440 Market St / 757-514-7750 / https://www.suffolkva.us/852/Voter-Registration
• Through various other methods listed on Virginia's voter registration page

SDC Endorsements of Suffolk Candidates

The Suffolk Democratic Committee endorses Karima Lockwood, Karen Jenkins, Wendy VanHosen, Tyron Riddick, and Steven Cheeks.

2026 Democratic Candidates

U.S. Senator for Virginia

• Mark Warner

2nd Congressional District - (Primary August 4th)

• Elaine Goodman Luria

The Suffolk Democratic Committee endorses the following candidates for local offices:

School Board

• Chuckatuck: Karima Lockwood
• Cypress: Karen Jenkins
• Holy Neck: Wendy VanHosen
• Suffolk: Steven Cheeks

City Council

• Suffolk: Tyron Riddick

The Art of Voting

With the stroke of the pencil, the turn of the lever, or the touch to the screen, suddenly the voter becomes an artist bestowed with enough visionary power to transform the frame of government with a mighty vote cast passionately across the canvas of the ballot to shape images of a world most desired then, once satisfied with such handiwork, steps back and pauses briefly for a final gaze before an exit from the poll filled with confidence in the belief to leave a lasting impression.