Understand the issues, track the candidates, follow the facts, and make a more informed decision before Election Day in the Virgin Islands.
The 2026 Election Hub is designed to help Virgin Islands voters cut through noise, frustration, and political spin. Instead of endless opinions and recycled talking points, this page is built to give you clarity. Here you’ll find the issues shaping the future of the territory, the people asking for your vote, and the public record that deserves your attention before you head to the ballot box.
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The 2026 Primary Election, where contested races will be narrowed ahead of the general.
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Find eligibility rules, required documents, and elections office locations for St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix./ Primary Election /
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Governor, Legislature, Delegate to Congress, and Boards
2026 Candidates · Governor & Lieutenant Governor
Official certified candidate tickets for the November 3, 2026 general election. Source: Elections System of the Virgin Islands, certified June 2026.Candidate
Stacey Plaskett / Milton Potter
/ Democrat /Candidate
Tregenza A. Roach / Novelle E. Francis Jr.
/ Democrat /Candidate
Donna Frett-Gregory / Rodney Moorehead
/ Democrat /Candidate
Adlah “Foncie” Donastorg / Positive Nelson
/ Independent /Candidate
Gustav James / Randolph Bennett
/ Independent /Candidate
Oakland Benta / Merwin Potter
/ Independent /Candidate
Warren Mosler / Colin Robertson
/ Independent /Deep dive: The Governor’s Race
What the Governor does, how the runoff works, and every certified ticket.
2026 Candidates · Senate, St. Thomas & St. John
Official certified Senate candidates for the St. Thomas-St. John district, including the At-Large seat. Source: Elections System of the Virgin Islands, certified June 2026.Candidate
Incumbent
Angel Bolques Jr.
/ Democrat · At-Large /Candidate
Hadiya Sewer
/ Independent · At-Large /Candidate
David Sierra
/ ICM /Candidate
Michael A. Smith
/ Democrat /Candidate
Mayard “May” Leader
/ Democrat /Candidate
Incumbent
Dwayne M. DeGraff
/ Independent /Candidate
Incumbent
Carla J. Joseph
/ Democrat /Candidate
Derrick A. Callwood
/ Republican /Candidate
Incumbent
Avery L. Lewis
/ Democrat /Candidate
Shenelle Fina Francis
/ Democrat /Candidate
Incumbent
Ray “PuPa” Fonseca
/ Democrat /Candidate
Incumbent
Alma Francis Heyliger
/ Independent /Candidate
Peter Bailey
/ Democrat /Candidate
Paula A. Duke
/ Independent /Candidate
Larence “Lary” Boschulte
/ Democrat /Candidate
Eric Tillet
/ Republican /Candidate
Collister M. Fahie
/ Republican /Candidate
Incumbent
Marvin A. Blyden
/ Democrat /Candidate
Kashief Hamilton
/ Democrat /Candidate
Joel S. Browne Connors
/ Democrat /Candidate
Sennai Habtes
/ Independent /Candidate
Imani Daniel
/ Independent /Candidate
Dr. Krishna Kilaru, M.D.
/ Independent /Candidate
Gregory P. Smith
/ Independent /Candidate
Rudel A. Hodge Jr.
/ Democrat /Candidate
Eugene D.J. Farrell
/ Independent /Candidate
Vernon Araujo
/ Independent /Spotlight: The At-Large Race
The only race shaping up as a clean two-person contest heading into November.2026 Candidates · Senate, St. Croix
Official certified Senate candidates for the St. Croix district. Source: Elections System of the Virgin Islands, certified June 2026.Candidate
Mutasem B.F. Mustafa
/ Independent /Candidate
Elizabeth Hansen Watley
/ Independent /Candidate
Alvin Milligan
/ Independent /Candidate
Incumbent
Franklin Johnson
/ Independent /Candidate
Dwight “Mike” Cartier
/ Democrat /Candidate
Incumbent
Clifford A. Joseph
/ Democrat /Candidate
Diane Prosper
/ Independent /Candidate
Tyler Courtland Fay
/ Independent /Candidate
Luz “Lucy” Browne
/ Independent /Candidate
Bianca Francis
/ Independent /Candidate
Incumbent
Hubert L. Frederick
/ Democrat /Candidate
Samuel Carrion
/ Independent /Candidate
Lynda “Nikki” Brooks
/ Democrat /Candidate
Incumbent
Kurt A. Vialet
/ Democrat /Candidate
Jose “Besse” Gonzalez
/ Democrat /Candidate
Julian S. Veira
/ Independent /Candidate
Nemmy Williams-Jackson
/ Democrat /Candidate
Incumbent
Kenneth “Kenny” Gittens
/ Democrat /Candidate
Troy D. Mason
/ Independent /Candidate
Jay Watson
/ Independent /Candidate
Norman “Bapo” Jn Baptiste
/ Independent /Candidate
Troy C. Williams Sr.
/ Independent /Candidate
Lisa J. Charles
/ Democrat /Candidate
Raymond T. James, Esq.
/ Republican /Candidate
Gage Edmunds
/ Independent /Candidate
Nereida Rivera O’Reilly
/ Independent /Candidate
Omar B.U. Henry
/ Democrat /2026 Candidates · Delegate to Congress
Official certified candidates for the non-voting Delegate seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Source: Elections System of the Virgin Islands, certified June 2026.Candidate
Delia Smith
/ Democrat · St. Thomas-St. John /Candidate
Janelle K. Sarauw
/ Democrat · St. Thomas-St. John /Candidate
Emmett Hansen
/ Democrat · St. Croix /Candidate
Teri Helenese
/ Democrat · St. Croix /Candidate
Shelley A.H. Moorhead
/ Independent · St. Croix /2026 Candidates · Board of Education
Official certified candidates for the Board of Education, both districts.Candidate
D’ Vonte J. Xavier
/ Democrat · STT-STJ /Candidate
Bruce C. Flamon
/ Independent · STT-STJ /Candidate
Judy M. Gomez
/ Democrat · STT-STJ /Candidate
Michelle M. Cawthron
/ Democrat · STT-STJ /Candidate
Arah C. Lockhart
/ Democrat · STT-STJ /Candidate
Winona A. Hendricks
/ Democrat · St. Croix /Candidate
Vincent H.A. Gordon Jr., PhD
/ Independent · St. Croix /Candidate
Mojania “Mo” Denis
/ Democrat · St. Croix /Candidate
Christopher Jacobs Jr.
/ Democrat · St. Croix /Candidate
Lucy M. Jackson, PhD
/ Independent · St. Croix /Candidate
Terrence T. Joseph
/ Democrat · St. Croix /2026 Candidates · Board of Elections
Official certified candidates for the Board of Elections, both districts.Candidate
Atanya Springette
/ Democrat · STT-STJ /Candidate
Barbara A. Petersen
/ Democrat · STT-STJ /Candidate
Raven Phillips
/ Independent · STT-STJ /Candidate
Preston R. Evans
/ Democrat · STT-STJ /Candidate
Kevin A. Rodriguez
/ Democrat · STT-STJ /Candidate
Harriet A. Mercer
/ Republican · STT-STJ /Candidate
Mary “Peggy” Moorhead
/ Independent · St. Croix /Candidate
Shamari I. Haynes
/ Democrat · St. Croix /Candidate
Juliet L. Liburd
/ Independent · St. Croix /Candidate
Franz A. Christian Jr.
/ Republican · St. Croix /Candidate