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Released June 21, 2024 at 3:40 pm
Alexandria Mayor-elect Aria Gaskins speaks at Pork Barrel BBQ in Delray after winning the 2024 Democratic mayoral primary on June 18, 2024. (Staff photo by James Cullum)
Incumbents John Chapman, Sarah Bagley, Kirk McPike and Canek Aguirre maintained their nominations and were joined by School Committee members Abdel Elnoubi and Jacinta Green.
The Democratic winner will face Republican Celiana Gunderson and independent candidates Mason Butler and Roy Byrd.
The two open City Council seats are held by Councilwoman Aria Gaskins and Vice Mayor Amy Jackson. Gaskins won the Democratic nomination for mayor with 60% of the vote, beating out Jackson and real estate developer Steven Peterson.
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