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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]
Candidates
Declared
- Alyia Gaskins, city councilor (2022–present)[2]
- Amy Jackson, city councilor (2019–present) and vice mayor (2022–present)[2]
- Steven Peterson, real estate developer[3]
Potential
- Allison Silberberg, former mayor (2016–2019) and candidate for mayor in 2021[4]
Declined
- Justin Wilson, incumbent mayor (2019–present)[2]
Endorsements
Alyia Gaskins
Amy Jackson
- State legislators
- Dick Saslaw, former Majority Leader of the Virginia Senate[5]
- Holly Seibold, state delegate[5]
- County officials
- Andrea Bailey, Prince William County supervisor[5]
- Local officials
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.
- ^ 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 c d e f g Cullum, James (3 January 2024). "Mayoral candidates announce intentions to Alexandria Democratic Committee". ALXnow. Retrieved 18 January 2024.