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An election for Mayor of Alexandria, Virginia will be held on November 5, 2024. Incumbent Justin Wilson has announced he will not seek a third term as mayor.[1]
Democratic primary
A Democratic primary was held on June 18, 2024. Incumbent Democratic mayor Justin Wilson has announced he will not seek a third term. Wilson was first elected in 2018, defeating incumbent Allison Silberberg in the primary. Wilson was reelected in 2021.[1] In the heavily Democratic Alexandria, the Democratic primary is tantamount to election with the city having not elected a Republican mayor since 1872.[2] Three candidates entered the race to succeed Wilson: councilors Alyia Gaskins and Amy Jackson as well as real estate developer Steven Peterson. During the election, candidates have raised a record amounts of money for a mayoral race in Alexandria.[3] Gaskins ultimately won the primary in a landslide.
Candidates
Nominated
- Alyia Gaskins, city councilor (2022–present)[4]
Eliminated in primary
- Amy Jackson, city councilor (2019–present) and vice mayor (2022–present)[4]
- Steven Peterson, real estate developer[5]
Declined
- Allison Silberberg, former mayor (2016–2019) and candidate for mayor in 2021[6] (endorsed Jackson)[7]
- Justin Wilson, incumbent mayor (2019–present)[4] (endorsed Gaskins)[8]
Endorsements
- Local officials
- Willie Bailey, former city councilor[8]
- Sarah Bagley, city councilor[8]
- John Chapman, city councilor[8]
- Bill Euille, former mayor[8]
- Rob Krupicka, former city councilor and state delegate[8]
- Kirk McPike, city councilor[8]
- Jim Moran, former mayor and former Congressman[8]
- Del Pepper, former city councilor[9]
- Justin Wilson, incumbent mayor[8]
- Organizations
- Northern Virginia Labor Federation, AFL-CIO[9]
- Run for Something[10]
- Local officials
- Greg Parks, Alexandria Clerk of Court[9]
- Bryan Porter, Alexandria Commonwealth's Attorney[9]
- Allison Silberberg, former mayor[7]
- State legislators
- Dick Saslaw, former Majority Leader of the Virginia Senate[9]
- Holly Seibold, state delegate[9]
- County officials
- Andrea Bailey, Prince William County supervisor[9]
Polling
The Alexandria Democratic Committee held a straw poll on April 14 at Port City Brewing Company. Gaskins won with 117 votes (81%), Jackson received 23 votes (16%), and Peterson received 4 votes (3%).[11]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Alyia Gaskins | 10,931 | 59.36 | |
| Democratic | Amy Jackson | 5,512 | 29.93 | |
| Democratic | Steven Peterson | 1,971 | 10.70 | |
| Total votes | 18,414 | 100.00 | ||
References
- ^ a b Meisner, Caitlyn (1 December 2023). "Mayor Justin Wilson will not seek third term". Alexandria Times. Archived from the original on 7 December 2023. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
- ^ Cullum, James (18 May 2021). "Did You Know: The last time Alexandria elected a Republican mayor was in 1872". ALXnow. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ Dunbar, Denise (13 June 2024). "Mayoral candidates net record-setting donations in 2024 Democratic primary". Alexandria Times. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ a b c Miles, Vernon (4 December 2023). "JUST IN: Two City Council members vie to replace Alexandria Mayor". ALXnow. Archived from the original on 4 December 2023. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
- ^ Cullum, James (11 January 2024). "JUST IN: Real estate developer Steven Peterson is running as a democrat for mayor of Alexandria". ALXnow. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
- ^ Armus, Teo (1 December 2023). "Alexandria mayor Justin Wilson says he won't run for reelection in 2024". The Washington Post. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
- ^ a b "Silberberg Endorses Amy Jackson for Mayor". Alexandria Gazette Packet. 12 June 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Miles, Vernon (14 May 2024). "Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson endorses in race for successor". ALXnow. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g Cullum, James (3 January 2024). "Mayoral candidates announce intentions to Alexandria Democratic Committee". ALXnow. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
- ^ Run for Something (February 29, 2024). "48 reasons to celebrate! Meet Run for Something's February 2024 Endorsement Class". Medium. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
- ^ Cullum, James (15 April 2024). "Gaskins soundly wins Alexandria Democratic Committee straw poll, Chapman and McPike tie for top Council spot". ALXnow. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ "Election Results". Virginia Department of Elections. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
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