County

Nottoway County Clerk of the Circuit Court

Special election (term ends 12/31/2031)

Vote for: 1
Term: 8 years
Candidates: 3
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The clerk of the circuit court keeps court records, land records, wills and marriage licenses and manages the circuit court's case files.

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Blake A. Jones

No party listed

Small business owner; part-time Nottoway County sheriff's deputy

The gist

Proposes better workload delegation and teamwork in clerk's office.
Supports younger leaders stepping into county offices.

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Proposes better workload delegation and teamwork in clerk's office.
What candidates for Clerk have to say
Candidate questionnaire · The Courier-Record · courier-record.com
“I would focus on improving workload delegation, fostering teamwork, and ensuring every employee is treated fairly and with respect.”
Supports younger leaders stepping into county offices.
What candidates for Clerk have to say
Candidate questionnaire · The Courier-Record · courier-record.com
“I also believe it is important for younger leaders to step forward and help move Nottoway County into the future.”

Francis P. "Fritz" Lages

No party listed

Retired business owner; election official

The gist

Pledges to meet each clerk's office employee for recommendations.

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Pledges to meet each clerk's office employee for recommendations.
What candidates for Clerk have to say
Candidate questionnaire · The Courier-Record · courier-record.com
“I would meet with each of the team members to discuss their recommendations.”

Kathryn L. "Kate" Spence

No party listedIncumbent

Interim Clerk of the Nottoway County Circuit Court

The gist

Proposes more technology and standard procedures in clerk's office.
Led digitizing of wills and historical indexes as interim clerk.
Supports spending priority on security, records and modernization.

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Proposes more technology and standard procedures in clerk's office.
What candidates for Clerk have to say
Candidate questionnaire · The Courier-Record · courier-record.com
“I will continue improving efficiency through technology, standardized procedures, staff development, enhanced security, and excellent customer service.”
Led digitizing of wills and historical indexes as interim clerk.
What candidates for Clerk have to say
Candidate questionnaire · The Courier-Record · courier-record.com
“we have already digitized wills and historical indexes, expanded record preservation, and are implementing an online jury portal to better serve citizens.”
Supports spending priority on security, records and modernization.
What candidates for Clerk have to say
Candidate questionnaire · The Courier-Record · courier-record.com
“I have prioritized investments that improve security, preserve public records, and modernize services without unnecessary expense to Nottoway County.”

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