Alexandria, LAVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Alexandria Mayor & City Council Election 2026

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council seats up

3 contests

7 candidates

Updated Oct 5, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check →

The candidates

Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.

Mayor · 1 seat

City Council At-Large · 1 seat

City Council District 2 · 1 seat

Voters citywide elect the mayor and one at-large council seat; District 2 voters elect their council member. KALB's list shows only these three contested city races.

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Match quiz6 questions · answers stay on your phoneWhat council decidesThe GAEDA agreement, The city budget, Police recruitmentKey datesDeadlines and vote centers

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Next date

Deadline to register to vote online (Geaux Vote)

Tue, Oct 13, 2026

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What the next council decides

The GAEDA agreement

Where it standsThe council voted 4-1 with two abstentions in April 2026 to rescind the city's agreement with GAEDA; the mayor sent a veto message and a motion to reconsider failed in May.

What's on the tableWhether and on what terms the city works with the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority.

The city budget

Where it standsThe council adopted the 2026/2027 operating and capital budget 5-2 in April 2026 and levied 2026 millage rates 7-0.

What's on the tableHow the next council and mayor amend and spend the adopted budget and set next year's budget.

Police recruitment

Where it standsIn August 2026 the council amended the police department's recruitment and retention policies 6-1.

What's on the tableHow the city recruits and keeps police officers.

Blight, demolition and code enforcement

Where it standsIn 2026 the council approved administrative adjudication of code violations and a bid to demolish the former downtown garage.

What's on the tableHow the city enforces property codes and clears vacant or condemned structures.

REIGNITE and the Masonic corridor

Where it standsThe city's REIGNITE program is projected to use roughly $82 million to revitalize the Masonic Drive corridor; some projects are complete and others are under way.

What's on the tableWhether and how to continue the remaining REIGNITE projects.

Youth activities

Where it standsMayoral candidate Lorenzo Davis Sr. has named activities for young people as a priority.

What's on the tableHow much city money and effort goes to programs and facilities for young people.

Who matches you?

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  1. 1. What should the city do about its agreement with the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority?

  2. 2. How should the council treat the mayor's annual city budget?

  3. 3. How should the city enforce building, zoning and nuisance codes?

  4. 4. What should happen to the former downtown Weiss and Goldring parking garage?

  5. 5. How should the city staff its police department?

  6. 6. How much should the city do to provide activities for young people?

Key dates

The seat math

0 stay (not up this year): 2 on this ballot

7 council seats plus a mayor who doesn't vote on council items. The council decides by a 4-vote majority.

  • The City Council has seven members: five district members and two at-large members. City of Alexandria
  • Alexandria's mayor is elected by voters; in 2022 Jacques Roy won outright against four other candidates. KALB · Aug 6, 2026

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