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Winchester City Council

First Ward

Vote for
1
Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The nine-member city council (the mayor and two members from each of four wards) sets Winchester's budget, tax rates and ordinances and appoints the city manager.

Taxes & budget

  • Miles K. DavisNo party listed

    • Supports considering payments in lieu of taxes from large nonprofits
  • Nancy G. CampbellNo party listed

    • Pledges sound judgment and smart spending on council
    • Supports considering payments in lieu of taxes from large nonprofits

Housing

Economy & jobs

Health & human services

Government & transparency

  • Miles K. DavisNo party listed

    • Pledges to base council decisions on constituent input
  • Nancy G. CampbellNo party listed

    • Opposes partisan politics in running city government

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Winchester City Council, First Ward · Virginia 2026 General Election · The Gist