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Virginia Beach Mayor Election

Election Date:November 7, 2028Register by:October 15, 2028
Current holder:Bobby Dyer(Republican)

The 2028 Virginia Beach Mayor Election is a municipal election held on November 7, 2028, to determine the mayor of Virginia Beach, Virginia. The mayor serves as the chief executive of the city, overseeing city operations, implementing policies set by the City Council, and representing the city in intergovernmental affairs.

About This Race

The 2028 Virginia Beach Mayor Election is a municipal election held on November 7, 2028, to determine the mayor of Virginia Beach, Virginia. The mayor serves as the chief executive of the city, overseeing city operations, implementing policies set by the City Council, and representing the city in intergovernmental affairs.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 7, 2028
Registration Deadline
October 15, 2028
Early Voting Starts
October 19, 2028
Early Voting Ends
November 5, 2028

How to Vote

To vote in Virginia Beach, residents must be registered by October 15, 2028. Voters can cast ballots in person on Election Day at their assigned polling place, during the early voting period from October 19 to November 5, 2028, or by requesting an absentee ballot. Valid photo ID is required for in-person voting, and registration can be completed online, by mail, or in person at local registrar offices.

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Incumbent
Republican

Bobby Dyer

Mayor of Virginia Beach

Biography

Bobby Dyer is the incumbent mayor of Virginia Beach, first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2020 and 2024. A former Virginia Beach City Council member and retired U.S. Navy officer, he is running for a fourth term to continue his focus on public safety, infrastructure resilience, and economic development in the face of rising sea levels.

Campaign Website
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Democratic

Aaron Rouse

Mayor of Virginia Beach

Biography

Aaron Rouse is a member of the Virginia Senate representing the 7th District and a former NFL safety who played for the Green Bay Packers and Virginia Tech. He is running for mayor to address affordable housing, improve public transit, and strengthen climate adaptation efforts in Virginia Beach, aiming to bring new leadership to city hall.

Campaign Website

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