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Virginia Beach Mayor Election

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 15, 2026
Current holder:Bobby Dyer(Independent)

The Virginia Beach mayoral election on November 3, 2026, will determine the city's chief executive officer. Voters will elect a mayor to serve a four-year term beginning in January 2027, responsible for overseeing city operations, implementing council policies, and representing Virginia Beach at regional and state levels.

About This Race

The Virginia Beach mayoral election on November 3, 2026, will determine the city's chief executive officer. Voters will elect a mayor to serve a four-year term beginning in January 2027, responsible for overseeing city operations, implementing council policies, and representing Virginia Beach at regional and state levels.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 15, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 17, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 2, 2026

How to Vote

Virginia residents can register to vote online through the Virginia Department of Elections website, by mail, or in person at local voter registration offices. On Election Day, voters must present an acceptable form of ID such as a Virginia driver's license, passport, or military ID; early voting is available at designated locations from October 17 to November 2, 2026.

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Incumbent
Independent

Bobby Dyer

Mayor of Virginia Beach

Biography

Bobby Dyer is the incumbent mayor of Virginia Beach, first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. A former Virginia Beach Police Department officer and city council member, he is running for re-election to continue his work on economic development, public safety, and coastal resilience initiatives.

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Democratic

Aaron Rouse

Mayor of Virginia Beach

Biography

Aaron Rouse is a former Virginia State Senator and NFL player who served in the Virginia Senate from 2020 to 2024. He is running for mayor to bring his experience in education policy, public safety reform, and workforce development to city leadership, with a focus on equity and infrastructure modernization.

Campaign Website

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