News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | April 10, 2026
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Candidate for New Kent Board of Supervisors District 5: Jordan Stewart
Experience: Worked for Governor’s Office as an assistant of Secretary Affairs, worked for Senator McDougal in public service. Reason for running: “As a lifelong resident of New Kent, I want to make sure that my district has a voice on the board. I want to make sure we grow responsibly and maintain our rural beauty.” Why people should vote for you: “I have the tenacity and commitment to be the best representative our district has to offer.
Candidate for New Kent Commonwealth’s Attorney: Scott Renick
Experience: Spent past four years as current New Kent Commonwealth’s Attorney, 24 years in private law practice. Reason for running: “I have enjoyed the service that I have brough to the community. I have learned the job and I have a good staff. I am excited to continue to serve the community.” Why people should vote for you: “I am asking for continuing support from the community. I promise to give my best effort to do the job and responsibilities related to the position.”
Candidate for New Kent School Board District 2: Elizabeth Remorenko
Experience: Served on Superintendent’s Parent Advisory Committee for the past two years, more than a decade of business experience in addressing customer needs, leadership roles in local organizations. Reason for running: “My siblings and I grew up in New Kent schools and I am now a parent of New Kent students. I believe New Kent County Public Schools have a strong foundation and I want to promote more ways for our families, community, and schools to work together to ensure success for all students.” Why people should vote for you: “As an independent and non-partisan candidate, I am committed to…
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Candidate for New Kent School Board District 5: Gregory Reimer
Experience: Software engineer for 40 years, two years of teaching experience, educational family, background in political theory. Reason for running: “After the Glenn Youngkin election, he had a focus on education and spoke about the school boards. New Kent schools have been complacent for too long. I think we need vigorous leadership on the school board.” Why people should vote for you: “I’m committed to working with this excellent school system. I will be transparent, explain decisions and the way I voted, answer questions, and make sure accountability is held in the materials and curriculum.”
Candidate for New Kent School Board District 5: Mia Pollard
Experience: New Kent graduate and current educator, serves as assistant principal in Williamsburg/James City County. Reason for running: “I was educated in the county and want to give back to the community. The school system has done so much for me that I want to give back.” Why people should vote for you: “I live and breathe education. I am passionate about what educators do and feel that students are met with so many adversities. We need to provide them academic, social, and emotional growth as they grow up to be young adults.”
Candidate for New Kent Board of Supervisors District 3: Patricia Paige
Experience: Member of New Kent’s Board of Supervisors since 2016. Reason for running: “I want to be the voice of the people in New Kent. I am a lifelong member of the county and I love this county.” Why people should vote for you: “I listen to the citizens and I am a person of action and not just words.”
Candidate for New Kent District 1 School Board: Keith Pagano
Experience: Local business owner and attorney for 23 years. Reason for running: “I want to bring a major effect to the school system. I have children in the system and I just want to provide the best education and opportunities for them.” Why people should vote for you: “I believe I can make the best decisions possible for all children in the county.”
Candidate for New Kent County District 2 Supervisor: John Moyer
Experience: Eight years on New Kent’s Planning Commission. Reason for running: “I want to continue what my predecessor Tommy Tiller has done with helping with the growth and making sure that it is under control.” Why people should vote for you: “People can trust me and I will do the work. I can be a full-time supervisor and will be at meetings that nobody goes to on doesn’t want to go to. I will be there.”
Candidate for New Kent County Clerk of Circuit Court: Rachel Mills
Experience: Worked for Virginia Court system since 2010, worked in the Henrico Circuit Court and also the Hanover Commonwealth’s Attorney office, New Kent graduate. Reason for running: “It has been a lifelong goal to come to New Kent General District Court which I accomplished two years ago and now I want to become Clerk of the Circuit Court.” Why people should vote for you: “I was born and raised in New Kent and have been here and loved being here for the last 36 years.”
Candidate for New Kent District 5 School Board: Molly McBeath
Experience: Two-and-a-half years of experience on New Kent’s School board, background in human resources, leadership, and strategic planning. Reason for running: “I want to finish the job. I have experience on how a school board works and this board has done a lot of good. I want to continue to build up a school system that continues to be good into being great.” Why people should vote for you: “I believe and see things from an independent viewpoint. I am not politically endorsed, and our school board members are here to serve all students and all families. I want to…
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