Lynchburg City Council – Ward 2

Ward 2, Lynchburg, VA

County Nonpartisan

Current Incumbent

Sterling A. Wilder

Democratic

In office since January 2025

Next Election

Nov 7, 2028

Filing Window

Jan 3, 2028 - Jun 20, 2028

Term Length

4 years

Salary

$10,000/ year

Number of Seats

1

About this position

The City Legislature is the municipality's governing body, responsible for voting on ordinances and policies, and often is in charge of hiring a city manager.

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

825 Kemper St, Lynchburg, VA 24501

Phone: 434-477-5999

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 Partisan
Primary Date Jun 20, 2028
Primary Filing Jan 3, 2028 - Apr 6, 2028
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