Alexandria City Mayor
Alexandria, VA
Current Incumbent
Alyia Smith-Parker Gaskins
Democratic
In office since January 2025
Next Election
Nov 2, 2027
Filing Window
Jan 4, 2027 - Jun 15, 2027
Term Length
3 years
Number of Seats
1
About this position
The Mayor is the chief executive officer of the municipality. They often preside over council meetings and may have the power to hire and fire heads of municipal departments.
Eligibility requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be a registered voter
- Must be a resident of the district
- You must have been a resident of Virginia for one year immediately preceding the election, a resident of the county, city, or town in which you are trying to run for office, and registered to vote in the county, city, or town in which you are trying to run for office.
Filing information
Elections office
132 N Royal St Ste 100, Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-746-4050
Fee & signature requirements
Filing fee: 2% of 1 year's minimum salary attached to the office for which the is candidate in effect in the year in which he files. If there is no salary or fee attached to the office, the fee for primary expenses shall be $5. Petition signature requirement: 50 signatures
Filing instructions
Submit paperwork to the city registrar's office.