Amherst Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
D. Dwayne
Tuggle
D. Dwayne Tuggle, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Amherst in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
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- Mayor of the Town of Amherst, first elected in November 2016. He retired in 2015 after working for the Virginia State Police for 28 years.
On the record: D. Dwayne Tuggle
2 sourced01Economic development1 sourced position
Wrote that residents want economic development to enhance downtown and underused properties.
We want creative and intelligent economic development to enhance our downtown and underutilized properties.”
Own statementTown of AmherstLink
02Parks1 sourced position
as described on the Town of Amherst mayor page
The town's mayor page says the town acquired property for a future recreational park under his leadership.
Own statementTown of AmherstLink
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