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Alexandria City Council Special Election

A special election will be held on April 21, 2026 to fill a vacant seat on the Alexandria City Council, for a term that will end on December 31, 2027. The City Council is the governing body of the City of Alexandria. It is made up of a Mayor and six Council members who are elected for three-year terms. For more information on Alexandria local government, visit https://www.alexandriava.gov/hub/alexandria-city-government. Although candidates may have been endorsed or nominated by a political party, Virginia law prohibits listing a candidate’s political party on the ballot for this race.

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    Frank H. Fannon
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    Sandy O. Marks
    (NP)

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    Alison Virginia O'Connell
    (NP)

Biographical Information

What do you think are the three most pressing issues facing Alexandria in the coming year? In the coming decade?

What actions, if any, do you support to address the impact of ongoing changes to the federal budget and workforce on Alexandria residents?

Would you support ranked choice voting for Alexandria City Council elections? Why or why not?

What role do you think the City should play regarding immigration enforcement by the federal government, specifically with regard to City-owned properties such as schools?

What policies, if any, would you advance to increase housing supply and affordability in Alexandria?

If elected, what would be your top education-related priority for the City?

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