Winchester city is an independent city — it belongs to no county and provides county-level services through its own city government.
Population: 28,272.
Selected officeholders: Commonwealth's Attorney: Heather Hovermale · Clerk of the Circuit Court: William D. Gardner · General Registrar: Elizabeth Martin · Electoral Board Chair: Eric Chrisman · Electoral Board Secretary: Jody Elson · Electoral Board Vice Chair: Catherine Ballard.