Richmond Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Robert R. Blythe
Candidate for Mayor (incumbent)
Robert R. Blythe, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Richmond in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Ed McDaniel.
Voter registration deadline · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayWhere Robert R. Blythe stands: positions on the record
City budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance 26-23 adopting the fiscal year 2027 city budget (passed 4-0, June 2026).
Council voteRichmond City Commission minutes, June 23, 2026 · Jun 23, 2026
Blighted property1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance 26-22 creating a Code Enforcement Lien Rebate Program to encourage development of blighted city property (passed 4-0, June 2026).
Council voteRichmond City Commission minutes, June 23, 2026 · Jun 23, 2026
Transportation improvement district1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance 26-15 creating the Richmond Transportation Improvement District (second reading, passed 4-0, April 2026).
Council voteRichmond City Commission minutes, April 28, 2026 · Apr 28, 2026
Regional Sports Complex2 sourced positions
Voted yes on Order 26-101 approving two change orders for the Richmond Regional Sports Complex (passed 4-0, June 2026).
Council voteRichmond City Commission minutes, June 23, 2026 · Jun 23, 2026
Said, as reported by WKYT, that the sports park project is about enhancing quality of life for people near and far; the report says the opening was delayed to fall.
Own statementWKYT · Jun 10, 2026
What Robert R. Blythe said vs. how Robert R. Blythe voted
Regional Sports Complex
In their words
Said, as reported by WKYT, that the sports park project is about enhancing quality of life for people near and far; the report says the opening was delayed to fall.
Jun 10, 2026 ·WKYT · Jun 10, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on Order 26-101 approving two change orders for the Richmond Regional Sports Complex (passed 4-0, June 2026).
Jun 23, 2026 ·Richmond City Commission minutes, June 23, 2026 · Jun 23, 2026
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