Roanoke City Mayor
Roanoke, VA
County
Nonpartisan
Current Incumbent
Joseph L. Cobb
Democratic
In office since January 2025
Next Election
Nov 7, 2028
Filing Window
Jan 3, 2028 - Jun 20, 2028
Term Length
4 years
Salary
$22,000/ year
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 resident of the district
- A candidate must be qualified to vote for and hold the office sought, and be a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia for one year immediately preceding the election.
Filing information
Elections office
317 Kimball Avenue Roanoke, VA 24016
Phone: 540-853-1025
Fee & signature requirements
Filing Fee: 2% of the minimum annual salary for the office sought in effect in the year in which the candidate files. Petition Signature Requirement: 125.
Filing instructions
Submit paperwork to the city registrar's office.
Primary Type
Top-Two
Primary Date
Jun 20, 2028
Primary Filing
Jan 3, 2028 - Apr 6, 2028