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: May 2009.]

• Mayor: Bill Euille (D)
• Council members: Ludwig Gaines (D), Rob Krupicka (D), Tim Lovain (D), Del Pepper (D), Paul Smedberg (D). Justin Wilson (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. 2009]
• Sheriff: Dana Lawhorne (D) [Next election: Nov. 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 2009]

• District A: Sheryl Gorsuch, Scott Newsham, Eileen Rivera
• District B: Claire Eberwein, Yvonne Folkerts, Arthur Peabody
• District C: Ronnie Campbell, Blanche Maness, Charles Wilson
  See profiles for School Board members.

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

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. 2009]

• 45^th: David Englin (D)
• 46^th: Brian Moran (D)
• 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. 4, 2008]

• 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:

• John Warner (R) [Next election: Nov. 4, 2008]
• James Webb (D) [Next election: Nov. 2012]

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