Louisa Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Ashley B.
Michael
Ashley B. Michael, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Louisa in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
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- Human resources executive who won a special election for mayor of Louisa in November 2025.
The mayor's race (Ashley B. Michael) and the two four-year council seats (Graven W. Craig and David M. Purcell) are uncontested; only the special election has more candidates than seats. Virginia Department of Elections
On the record: Ashley B. Michael
4 sourced01Growth1 sourced position
Said every development proposal should be vetted for its impact on infrastructure, schools and public safety.
Every project and proposal should be thoroughly vetted and evaluated for its impact on our infrastructure, utilities, roads, schools, public safety, and overall community.”
Own statementCharlottesville Tomorrow · Oct 9, 2026Link
02Water and sewer1 sourced position
Said making sure the town has potable water and working drains is extremely important.
Making sure that we have potable water and drains to let that water go down once it’s been used is extremely important”
Forum answerEngage Louisa · Oct 19, 2026Link
03Data centers1 sourced position
Said she supports exploring ways to reduce the strain large-scale development may place on water and other resources.
I support exploring creative solutions that protect our residents and reduce the strain large-scale development may place on our water, infrastructure, utilities, and other resources.”
Own statementCharlottesville Tomorrow · Oct 9, 2026Link
04Community spaces1 sourced position
Said creating and supporting community spaces is a high priority for her.
Creating and supporting community spaces is one of the greatest responsibilities of local government, and it is a high priority for me.”
Own statementCharlottesville Tomorrow · Oct 9, 2026Link
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