Sandy Marks wins Alexandria City Council special election
The Democratic nominee defeats Frank Fannon and Alison Virginia O'Connell to fill the seat vacated by Del. Kirk McPike
Election
Coverage of Alexandria elections, from voter guides and early voting turnout to the candidates and questions on the ballot. Find where and when to vote, what’s changed and what the numbers show.
More than 42,000 Alexandrians have voted in today's special election — polls close at 7 p.m.
With three hours left, turnout has already reached 42.93% of registered voters — well above typical special election levels.
More than 34,000 Alexandrians have voted in today's special election — polls close at 7 p.m.
At the halfway point of a 13-hour voting day, more than 35% of Alexandria's registered voters have already cast ballots.
Alexandria heads into Election Day with more than 22,800 early votes already cast — polls open tomorrow at 6 a.m.
Saturday was the biggest single day of the entire early voting period. Here's everything you need to know before tomorrow.
10 questions and answers about Virginia’s redistricting referendum
Voters will decide Tuesday whether to allow new congressional maps ahead of the 2026 elections after months of legal and political fights. Here’s what to know.
More than 18,000 Alexandrians have already voted — and turnout is accelerating
Five days out, nearly 18% of registered voters have cast ballots. Here's what you need to know before April 21.
Alexandria resident Olivia Troye enters crowded race for Virginia's new 7th Congressional District
She joins a nine-candidate Democratic field where incumbent Eugene Vindman has already raised more than $7 million — but the district itself won't exist unless Alexandria votes yes on April 21
Nearly 13,300 Alexandrians have already voted. This weekend, early voting gets easier.
Extended hours and a candidate forum kick off Saturday as the final stretch of the April 21 special election begins.
Two weeks out: what Alexandria voters need to know before April 21
A candidate forum, extended early voting hours, and key deadlines are all coming up fast.
League of Women Voters hosting virtual Alexandria city council candidate forum April 11
League of Women Voters hosting virtual Alexandria city council candidate forum April 11
Where to meet the candidates before the April 21 special election
Two forums scheduled as early voting surpasses 11,600 ballots cast or requested
Where the City Council candidates stand on housing
Marks backs supply and reform, Fannon calls for managed growth, O'Connell pushes developer accountability ahead of April 21 election
Dunigan says redistricting would move his campaign to Virginia's 7th District
Arlington-based candidate says he'll run where he lives regardless of how referendum vote goes April 21
Frank Fannon calls for ward system, cites budget growth at campaign kickoff
The independent city council candidate drew a crowd Sunday at Union Street Pub and introduced a new policy position not raised in his earlier interview.
Nearly 10,000 mail-in ballots have been requested in Alexandria's April 21 special election
670 voters have cast ballots in person so far. Election Day is six weeks away.
Three candidates, three visions for Alexandria City Council — here's where they stand
Early voting begins Friday. Here's what the Alexandria Brief learned from conversations with all three candidates this week.