Three-way race in Portsmouth’s mayoral election [Video]

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Incumbent Shannon Glover, Vice Mayor Lisa Lucas-Burke, and Harold Carothers III are all on the ballot for Portsmouth mayor. It’s one of several races taking place when Virginia’s 2024 general election happens on November 5. 

Shannon Glover

Glover touts the city’s progress over the past four years, including the opening of Rivers Casino Portsmouth and plans for an Innovation District. He wants to focus on housing, especially for seniors, along with public safety and support for small businesses.

But his top priority if re-elected is expanding workforce training and development. 

“We will be the number one city on the East Coast for workforce development and training, particularly in the maritime, off-shore wind industry, distribution and manufacturing,” Glover said. 

He also mentions housing, especially for senior citizens, along with a focus …