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section: elections
first_reported: 2026-11-04 11:05 EST
updated: 2026-11-04 11:05 EST
status: reported
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# Smith defeats Leroy Bennett in unofficial Cypress results

Smith defeated longtime Cypress City Council member Leroy Bennett with 53.9% of the vote, according to unofficial results.

Section: [Elections](/hampton-roads/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Leroy Bennett](/hampton-roads/wiki/leroy-bennett.md)

## Coverage

- [Suffolk News-Herald](https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/news/smith-defeats-bennett-in-cypress-a5b8d194), 2026-11-04 11:05 EST: Smith defeats Bennett in Cypress

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