Shawn E. Donahue
Candidate for Mayor of Kilmarnock
Background
- Occupation
- Mayor of Kilmarnock
Mayor of Kilmarnock, elected to a four-year term that ends Dec. 31, 2026; he previously served one term on the town council and as the town's police commissioner.
Photo: Town of Kilmarnock
Documented positions
Government & transparency
Supports continuity in town leadership during staff transitions.
He cited council seats on the ballot, the town manager's contract renewal and a new town treasurer.
ReportKilmarnock Mayor Donahue announces reelection campaignNews coverage · Rappahannock Record · rrecord.com
“There is important work underway and I believe continuity in leadership will help ensure we see it through successfully.”
All sources (7)
- Candidate list, November 3, 2026 General Election: Lancaster County (all offices)
Election filing · Virginia Department of Elections · elections.virginia.gov
- Sample Ballots for November 3, 2026 General Election (all districts outside towns; Irvington; Kilmarnock; White Stone)
Election filing · Lancaster County Electoral Board · lancova.com
- Candidate list, November 3, 2026 General Election: Northumberland County (all offices)
Election filing · Virginia Department of Elections · elections.virginia.gov
- Sample Ballots by Precincts, November 3, 2026 Election (Districts 1-5 and District 4 Kilmarnock)
Election filing · Northumberland County Electoral Board · co.northumberland.va.us
- Kilmarnock's Town Council
Government record · Town of Kilmarnock · kilmarnockva.com
- Kilmarnock Mayor Shawn Donahue notes priorities and pledges to listen
News coverage · Rappahannock Record · rrecord.com
- Kilmarnock Mayor Donahue announces reelection campaign
News coverage · Rappahannock Record · rrecord.com
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