Tamara L. Shewmake
Candidate for School Board · Portsmouth City · Independent
On the ballot for Virginia's November 3, 2026 election.
Campaign finances
From 6 reports filed with the Virginia Department of Elections, covering Jul 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026: $619.13 raised and $500.00 spent. Cash on hand: $1,119.13.
About Tamara L. Shewmake
The Honorable Tamara L. Shewmake is a proud native of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia. She graduated from the historic I. C. Norcom High School in 2000, where she earned her Advanced Diploma. She later attended Norfolk State University, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in 2010, graduating cum laude. Tamara is also the proud mother of two children, Nyle, and Nia.