Tri-City Voters Weigh Local Races, Constitutional Changes

Residents of Petersburg, Colonial Heights, and Hopewell are casting ballots on local candidates, congressional seats, and proposed amendments to Virginia's constitution.

Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Elections

Tri-City Voters Weigh Local Races, Constitutional Changes

Live Poll

Should Virginia approve the proposed changes to its state constitution?

Voters in Petersburg, Colonial Heights, and Hopewell headed to the polls on Election Day to decide local issues, congressional representation, and potential changes to Virginia's constitution. The Fourth Congressional District, which encompasses the entire Tri-City area, is among the races on the ballot.

Why it matters

The outcome shapes who represents the Tri-City area in Congress and whether Virginia's constitution will be amended. Local ballot measures and candidate choices also determine decisions that directly affect residents across the state.

Residents are voting on Congressional representatives and proposed changes to Virginia's constitution, with the Fourth Congressional District covering the entire Tri-City area. Results for these contests have not yet been reported.

The players

Jennifer McClellan

Jennifer McClellan is the incumbent Democrat representing Virginia's Fourth Congressional District and a Petersburg native seeking a third term.

Mark Warner

Mark Warner is the longtime Democratic U.S. Senator from Virginia seeking a fourth term in office.

The details

Incumbent Democrat Jennifer McClellan, a Petersburg native, is seeking a third term representing the Fourth Congressional District and faces Republican Robert Murray Jr. and independent Joan Andrews Bell. In the U.S. Senate race, longtime Democratic incumbent Mark Warner is seeking a fourth term against Republican Bert Mizusawa, a retired military officer and federal government executive.

Election Day voting took place on November 3, 2026 in Petersburg, Colonial Heights, and Hopewell.

Political Context

Voters are weighing proposed changes to Virginia's constitution, which can only be altered through the state's formal amendment process. Opposition and counter-arguments to the specific proposals were not included in the source extraction.

The results will determine who represents Tri-City residents in Congress and whether Virginia's constitution changes, affecting laws and regulations that apply across the state. Residents should check official state sources for certified results once tallies are released.

The takeaway

Local and statewide ballot decisions often carry lasting effects, so following certified results for both candidate races and constitutional questions helps residents understand how their community is represented.