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2024 Alexandria, Virginia mayoral election
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Nominee Alyia Gaskins
Party Democratic
Mayor before election

Justin Wilson
Democratic

Elected mayor

TBD

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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 will be 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

Declared

  • Alyia Gaskins, city councilor (2022–present)[4]
  • Amy Jackson, city councilor (2019–present) and vice mayor (2022–present)[4]
  • Steven Peterson, real estate developer[5]

Declined

Endorsements

Alyia Gaskins
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Amy Jackson
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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

2024 Alexandria, Virginia mayoral election, Democratic Primary results[12]
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

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Cullum, James (18 May 2021). "Did You Know: The last time Alexandria elected a Republican mayor was in 1872". ALXnow. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  3. ^ Dunbar, Denise (13 June 2024). "Mayoral candidates net record-setting donations in 2024 Democratic primary". Alexandria Times. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ a b "Silberberg Endorses Amy Jackson for Mayor". Alexandria Gazette Packet. 12 June 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ "48 reasons to celebrate! Meet Run for Something's February 2024 Endorsement Class". Medium. February 29, 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2024. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |people= ignored (help)
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ "Election Results". Virginia Department of Elections. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
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