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Government

Learn about Alexandria's government structure, our elected officials and their terms of office. See also: our schedule of elections.

Alexandria City government

The City is governed by a Mayor and 6-member City Council, all elected at-large for 3-year terms in spring elections. [Next election: Nov. 2012.]
NOTE: In June 2009, the outgoing all-Democrat City Council changed the election schedule from May to November, despite overwhelming public opposition to the idea.

• Mayor: Bill Euille (D)
• Council members: Kerry Donley (D), Frank Fannon (R), Alicia Hughes (I), Rob Krupicka (D), Del Pepper (D), Paul Smedberg (D).
  See profiles for Mayor and Council members.

The City's constitutional officers are also elected at-large, but on a different schedule. The Commonwealth's Attorney and Sheriff are elected for 4-year terms, and the Court Clerk serves an 8-year term.

• Commonwealth's Attorney: Randolph Sengel (D) [Next election: Nov. 3, 2009]
• Sheriff: Dana Lawhorne (D) [Next election: Nov. 3, 2009]
• Clerk of Courts: Ed Semonian (D) [Next election: Nov. 2011]

City website: www.AlexandriaVa.gov

Alexandria City schools

Alexandria public schools are governed by a 9-member School Board, elected by district to 3-year terms in non-partisan elections. [Next election: May 2012]

• District A: Sheryl Gorsuch, Scott Newsham**, Eileen Rivera*
  * - Did not seek re-election; term expires June 2009.
  ** - Defeated; term expires June 2009.
  Members-elect: Mimi Carter, Helen Morris
• District B: Yvonne Folkerts, Arthur Peabody, Marc Williams
• District C: Ronnie Campbell, Blanche Maness, Charles Wilson
  See profiles for School Board members.

City schools website: www.acps.k12.va.us

Virginia state government

The Commonwealth elects three statewide officials to 4-years terms. [Next election: Nov. 3, 2009]

• Governor: Tim Kaine (D)
• Lt. Governor: Bill Bolling (R)
• Attorney General: Bill Mims* (R)
  [* - Elected by legislature in Feb. 2009 to succeed Bob McDonnell (R).]

State website: www.virginia.gov

Alexandria in the Virginia General Assembly

House of Delegates: Delegates are elected by district to 2-year terms. The City includes parts of 3 House districts. [Next election: Nov. 3, 2009]

• 45^th: David Englin (D)
• 46^th: Charniele Herring (D)
  NOTE: Elected in Jan. 2009 to succed Brian Moran, who resigned in Dec. 2008. See details on special election.
• 49^th: Adam Ebbin (D)

State Senate: Senators are elected by district to 4-year terms. The City includes parts of 2 Senate districts. [Next election: Nov. 2011]

• 30^th: Patsy Ticer (D)
• 35^th: Dick Saslaw (D)

General Assembly website: legis.state.va.us

Alexandria in the U.S. Congress

House of Representatives: House members are elected to 2-year terms. All city precincts are in one Congressional District. [Next election: Nov. 2, 2010]

• 8^th: Jim Moran (D)
  See www.MorAntics.com

U.S. Senate: Senators are elected statewide to staggered 6-year terms. Virginia is represented by:

• James Webb (D) [Next election: Nov. 2012]
• Mark Warner (D) [Next election: Nov. 2014]

Congressional website ("Thomas"): thomas.loc.gov