Portsmouth Election Results: Stephanie Morales Wins Commonwealth’s Attorney Race
All Portsmouth elected officials on the ballot this year secured another term. Stephanie Morales won a third full term as Commonwealth’s Attorney, easily defeating two challengers.
Commonwealth's Attorney Race
Morales, the first woman elected to the position, received nearly 55% of the vote according to unofficial results. Local attorney Nathan Chapman earned 24%, and former state delegate and Portsmouth City Councilman Steve Heretick garnered around 21%.
Other Election Results
Incumbent Michael Moore was re-elected for a third term as Portsmouth sheriff with about 68% of the vote, while challenger James Cullen received nearly 32%. Cullen ran as an independent and previously served as a police officer and a U.S. Coast Guard commander. Moore, a Democrat first elected in 2017, worked as a community college instructor and supervisor with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Paige Cherry, also a Democrat, ran unopposed and won another term as city treasurer. Cherry has served as treasurer since 2017 after previously being a City Council member. The treasurer’s office manages all public funds activities, including receipt, deposit, investment, reconciliation, and disbursement of city funds.
"Morales, who is the first woman elected to the position, secured almost 55% of the vote," "Moore gathered about 68% of the vote while challenger James Cullen received nearly 32%," "Cherry, who has served as treasurer since 2017 after being a City Council member, will be the custodian for public funds in the city of Portsmouth."
Author’s summary: Portsmouth’s incumbents, including Stephanie Morales and Michael Moore, were decisively re-elected, reflecting strong voter confidence in their leadership and local governance.