Front Royal Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Lori Athey
Cockrell
Lori Athey Cockrell, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Front Royal in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
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Background
- About
- Mayor of Front Royal who retired in 2026 after a 34-year teaching career with Warren County Public Schools. She served three years on Town Council before winning election as mayor in 2022.
Lori Athey Cockrell is the only candidate for mayor on the official candidate list. Virginia Department of Elections
On the record: Lori Athey Cockrell
4 sourced01Water supply1 sourced position
as reported by Royal Examiner
Said securing a secondary water source remains high on her list for another term.
We need to get some firming up on a secondary water source”
Own statementRoyal ExaminerLink
02Shenandoah Rail Trail1 sourced position
as reported by Royal Examiner; not a direct quote
Said she has supported the proposed Shenandoah Rail Trail since joining council and acknowledged opposition from some nearby property owners.
Own statementRoyal ExaminerLink
03Economic development1 sourced position
as reported by Royal Examiner
Said economic development is a major priority.
Economic development is going to be the thing that’s going to pull us out of where we are and be able to not raise taxes and to fund our schools and fund our services and things like that”
Own statementRoyal ExaminerLink
04Data centers1 sourced position
as reported by Royal Examiner; not a direct quote
Said she believes most residents do not think large data centers are the right fit and that officials should carry out the will of the people.
Own statementRoyal ExaminerLink
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