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id: e1663cd9e0
section: elections
first_reported: 2026-11-13 13:08 EST
updated: 2026-11-13 13:08 EST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Brooks wins final Smithfield Town Council seat by 8 votes

Certified results show Brooks won the final Smithfield Town Council seat by 8 votes. Incumbent Valerie Butler led the five-candidate field.

Section: [Elections](/hampton-roads/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Valerie Butler](/hampton-roads/wiki/valerie-butler.md), [Gene Monroe](/hampton-roads/wiki/gene-monroe.md), [Nick Hess](/hampton-roads/wiki/nick-hess.md)

## Coverage

- [The Smithfield Times](https://www.smithfieldtimes.com/news/brooks-wins-final-smithfield-town-council-seat-by-8-votes-in-certified-results-d332febe), 2026-11-13 13:08 EST: Brooks wins final Smithfield Town Council seat by 8 votes in certified results

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