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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. [Last election: May 2009. 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) [Last election: Nov. 2009. Next election: Nov. 2013.]
• Sheriff: Dana Lawhorne (D) [Last election: Nov. 2009. Next election: Nov. 2013.]
• Clerk of Courts: Ed Semonian (D) [Last election: Nov. 2003. 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. [Last election: May 2009. Next election: Nov. 2012.]

• District A: Mimi Carter, Sheryl Gorsuch, 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-year terms. [Last election: Nov. 2009. Next election: Nov. 2013.]

• Governor: Bob McDonnell (R)
• Lt. Governor: Bill Bolling (R)
• Attorney General: Ken Cuccinelli (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. [Last election: Nov. 2009. Next election: Nov. 2011]

• 45^th: David Englin (D)
• 46^th: Charniele Herring (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. [Last election: Nov. 2007. 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. [Last election: Nov. 2008. Next election: Nov. 2, 2010.]

• 8^th: Jim Moran (D)
  For more information, visit RetireJimMoran.com

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

• James Webb (D) [Last election: Nov. 2006. Next election: Nov. 2012.]
• Mark Warner (D) [Last election: Nov. 2008. Next election: Nov. 2014.]

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