9 candidates are tracked for Danville City Council on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Alonzo L. Jones, James B. Buckner, Lonnie F. Jones, Gary P. Miller, Tony D. L. Howerton, A. Bryant Hood, Shakeva Q. Frazier, Shelby J. Irving and Dustin C. Whittle. Candidate information follows official Danville City election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
About this race
Nine candidates, including four incumbents, for four at-large seats, per the Virginia Department of Elections' certified candidate list and the Danville Register & Bee (godanriver.com).
What this office does
City council member. The council is the city's legislative body. It adopts the city budget and tax rate, passes ordinances on zoning, public safety, utilities and local services, and hires the city manager where the charter provides one. Members may represent a district or the whole city.
This race. Sitting officeholders on the ballot: Alonzo L. Jones, James B. Buckner, Gary P. Miller, A. Bryant Hood.
Alonzo L. Jones has served as Mayor of Danville since being elected by City Council in July 2018, with re-election in 2020 and 2022, and has served on the Danville City Council since 2010, per the City of Danville. He received his education in Danville Public Schools and served in the United States Armed Forces; he is the founder and president of One Accord Unlimited, Inc. and owner of JKLIPPERZ Barbershop, per the City of Danville. No campaign website was found as of September 28, 2026.
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James B. Buckner
IndependentIncumbent
Biography
James B. Buckner has served on the Danville City Council since 2014 and currently serves as vice mayor, per the City of Danville. He works as a realtor with Wilkins and Co. and previously founded Pawn Shops America. He serves on the Transportation Advisory Board and the West Piedmont Planning District Commission. No campaign website was found as of September 28, 2026.
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Lonnie F. Jones
Independent
Biography
Lonnie F. Jones appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Danville City Council, per the official candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 28, 2026.
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Gary P. Miller
IndependentIncumbent
Top priorities
Build more homes and multi-family units and limit the spread of short-term rental properties to address affordable housing
Continue investment in new stations and equipment for police and fire departments
Work to bring new industries and higher-paying jobs to Danville
Per the campaign site.
Biography
Gary P. Miller is a cardiologist who spent 36 years practicing medicine in Southside Virginia, establishing the first open-heart bypass program in the region and founding Cardiology Consultants of Danville, where he continues to practice at SOVAH Health, per the campaign site. He has served 17 years on the Danville City Council, including two terms as vice mayor, per the campaign site.
Tony D. L. Howerton appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Danville City Council, per the official candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 28, 2026.
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A. Bryant Hood
IndependentIncumbent
Biography
A. Bryant Hood has served on the Danville City Council since being appointed to fill a vacancy in 2020, per the City of Danville. He is founder and CEO of the Stayhood Foundation and Economics Empowering Through Edutainment, and works as a case manager with the Danville Redevelopment and Housing Authority's Continuum of Care Program. No campaign website was found as of September 28, 2026.
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Shakeva Q. Frazier
Independent
Biography
Shakeva Q. Frazier was a finalist considered by Danville City Council in early 2026 to fill a vacant council seat, per WSET, and is now a candidate for one of the four regular at-large seats. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
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Shelby J. Irving
Independent
Biography
Shelby J. Irving was a finalist considered by Danville City Council in early 2026 to fill a vacant council seat, per WSET, and is now a candidate for one of the four regular at-large seats. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
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Dustin C. Whittle
Independent
Top priorities
Public safety
Lower power bills and economic development
Infrastructure and better schools
Per the campaign site.
Biography
Dustin C. Whittle is a lifelong member of the Danville community who is running for Danville City Council, per his campaign site.
9 candidates are tracked for Danville City Council on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Alonzo L. Jones, James B. Buckner, Lonnie F. Jones, Gary P. Miller, Tony D. L. Howerton, A. Bryant Hood, Shakeva Q. Frazier, Shelby J. Irving and Dustin C. Whittle. Candidate information follows official Danville City election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Danville City Council election in Virginia?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Virginia are on the Virginia election hub at theballotbrief.com.
How do I see my exact Danville city ballot?
Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.
Verify this race
Candidate roster from official Danville city and state election office filings, last verified September 28, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
