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City of Newport News School Board
At large
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The school board runs City of Newport News's public schools, hires the superintendent and adopts the school budget.
Education
Francis C. JacobsonNo party listed
- Proposes prevention-focused approach starting in early childhood.
- Supports clear guidelines for classroom cell phones.
- Supports resources for children with special needs.
Gary B. HunterNo party listed
- Supports a 4% raise for educators next year.
- Supports the bell-to-bell cell phone ban.
- Supports comprehensive teaching of American history.
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