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id: 179801b6de
section: elections
first_reported: 2026-11-12 20:40 EST
updated: 2026-11-12 20:40 EST
status: developing
outlets: 1
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# Bill Moody says he lost Portsmouth council race by 21 votes

Portsmouth council incumbent Bill Moody said he lost reelection by 21 votes to Mark Whitaker after initially being declared the winner. He plans to request a recount.

Section: [Elections](/hampton-roads/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Bill Moody](/hampton-roads/wiki/bill-moody.md), [Mark Whitaker](/hampton-roads/wiki/mark-whitaker.md)

> Developing: facts are still being established. Treat early details as provisional.

## Coverage

- [WTKR News 3](https://www.wtkr.com/news/in-the-community/portsmouth/portsmouth-council-incumbent-bill-moody-says-he-lost-reelection-by-21-votes-plans-to-request-recount), 2026-11-12 20:40 EST: Portsmouth council incumbent Bill Moody says he lost reelection by 21 votes, plans to request recount

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