News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | September 16, 2026
Local News
Sandra Hunkele- Charles City candidate for Circuit Court Clerk
Experience- Eighteen years of court experience including juvenile, general district, and in magistrate’s office. Currently serving as chief deputy clerk of Charles City Circuit court. Reason for running- “I love the job. I want to bring my experience, organizational skills, and interaction with the community to the position. I believe in modernizing the court to make it easier to help others.” Why should people vote for you?- “I have been serving as chief deputy clerk for eight years. I believe I have established relationships with the community and I believe I have the capability to make the smooth transition into…
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Royce Paige- Charles City candidate for School Board, District 1
Editor’s note- Royce Paige has not submitted any information to the Chronicle as of this time. Once information has been received, we will update this election preview.
Rob Tyler- Charles City candidate for Commonwealth’s Attorney
Experience- Completing eighth year as Charles City Commonwealth’s Attorney. Has 11½ years of experience in position; handled thousands of cases representing Commonwealth and has worked as court-appointed defense attorney. Reason for running- “I am totally invested in this job and the community. I have lived here for 20 years and I believe I have a lot to contribute to the community and continue to serve them. I believe in my first two terms that I have done good work representing the interests of people of Charles City in criminal courts. Why should people vote for you?- “Representing the Commonwealth is…
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Mindy Bradby- Charles City candidate for Treasurer
Experience- Thirteen years working in the Charles City treasurer’s office, including serving the last four years as county treasurer. Reason for running- “I love serving the citizens of Charles City County. I want to be able to help them anyway I can and provide them all the services they need through the treasurer’s office.” Why should people vote for you?- “Because I will continue to serve people with honesty, integrity, and accountability. I will continue to represent the treasurer’s office in a respectable manner.”
Martha “Mag” Harris- Charles City candidate for School Board, District 3
Experience- Completing four-year term on Charles City school board; currently involved in school activities. Reason for running- “I have a vested interest in the children. The previous graduating classes of 2014 and 2015 were phenomenal and I want to continue to make strides in that direction. These students are like my babies who I have seen grow up and I want to continue to see them to grown and make sure that they understand that an education from Charles City schools is just as good as an education from any other school.” Why should people vote for you?- “I have…
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Javier Smith- Charles City candidate for Sheriff
Experience- Eighteen years in sheriff’s department, all in Charles City; completing eighth year as sheriff of Charles City. Reason for running- “I felt like we [sheriff’s department] accomplished a lot in the last eight years. I want to bring more to the table including community policing, more public safety, and a presence inside schools.” Why should people vote for you?- “I think I’ve proven to the community what I can do and I have made great strides forward. I believe I am the best candidate, have the experience and resources, and my relationships with other jurisdictions have helped make our…
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Herbert J. Johnson- Charles City candidate for School Board, District 2
Experience- Attendee of regular school board meetings as parent and community member; involved in Charles City school activities including escorting ban on trips and parades for the last 20 years. Reason for running- “I want to bridge the gap between parents, students, and the community at large. I believe interacting with the community is key to the growth of our school system.” Why should people vote for you?- “My experience, public knowledge, and involvement with schools since 1992 has helped me understand the workings of the school. I want to use that knowledge to help and watch our schools grow.”
Helen Payne-Jones- Charles City candidate for School Board, District 1
Experience- Completing four-year term on Charles City school board; served two years as chairwoman. Reason for running- “I am continuing to learn the education process and why it’s done. The first two years were a learning curve while the last two years have been more thorough. We [school board] have an exceptional plan and I want to see the process through.” Why should people vote for you?- “I was asked to represent District 1 four years ago and I believe that I have been successful in my duties as a representative. I want to continue those duties not only to…
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Gilbert Smith- Charles City candidate for Board of Supervisors, District 1
Experience- Completing four-year term on county’s board of supervisors; has served on Board of Supervisors since 1991. Forty-one years on planning commission and liaison to several regional organizations. Reason for running- “I have had support of citizens to be a voice for them. I enjoy what I’m doing and I enjoy representing citizens of the county and District 1.” Why should people vote for you?- “From the experience I have, I have listened to individuals about their concerns. I am a people person and will work and do my best to continue to make decisions that’s best for the citizens…
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Floyd Miles Sr.- Charles City candidate for Board of Supervisors, District 3
Experience- Completing 14th year on county’s board of supervisors; four years as representative of the 74th District in Virginia House of Delegates. Reason for running- “We have progressed more in the last four years than all of my previous times on the board. I have a lot of unfinished business in the county that I want to see completed. I want to continue to represent the citizens of District 3 and address needs of the county, particularly fire and EMS services.” Why should people vote for you?- “I’m not a one item or one issue person. I listen to all…
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