Alexandria City Mayor

Alexandria, VA

County Nonpartisan

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.

Primary Type Top-Two
Primary Date Jun 15, 2027
Primary Filing Jan 4, 2027 - Apr 1, 2027
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