Following the municipal election held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the Office of the Village Clerk of Virginia Gardens has officially announced the results for the mayoralty and Village Council races.
Mayor Fred “Spencer” Deno IV was re-elected to serve another two-year term as Mayor of Virginia Gardens.
Village Council Election Results
Three seats were decided in the Village Council election, with terms and leadership roles allocated based on vote totals:
- Jorge Arce received the highest vote total in the Council race, earning a four-year term on the Village Council. In accordance with village charter rules, Arce will also serve as Council President for the next two years.
- Michael Tur secured the second-highest vote count and was elected to a four-year term on the Village Council.
- Elizabeth K. Taylor-Martinez was elected to serve a two-year term on the Village Council.
Official Statement from the Village Clerk
Village Clerk Maritza Fernandez-Guevara released an official statement on behalf of the Clerk’s Office congratulating the elected leadership and expressing appreciation to the community:
“Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote and to the poll workers who helped voters on Election Day. The Clerk’s Office looks forward to working with the Mayor and Village Council to serve our community.”
The newly elected officials will be sworn in to begin their respective terms serving the residents of Virginia Gardens.
