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Chesapeake Mayor Election

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

The Chesapeake Mayor Election of 2028 will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect the mayor of Chesapeake, Virginia. This municipal election will determine the city's chief executive officer responsible for overseeing city operations, implementing policies, and representing Chesapeake at regional and state levels.

About This Race

The Chesapeake Mayor Election of 2028 will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect the mayor of Chesapeake, Virginia. This municipal election will determine the city's chief executive officer responsible for overseeing city operations, implementing policies, and representing Chesapeake at regional and state levels.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 7, 2028
Registration Deadline
October 15, 2028
Early Voting Starts
October 18, 2028
Early Voting Ends
November 5, 2028

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. Voters must present an acceptable form of ID at the polls, such as a Virginia driver's license, passport, or military ID; those without ID can sign an affidavit and vote a provisional ballot.

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Incumbent
Republican

Alan Krasnoff

Mayor of Chesapeake

Biography

Alan Krasnoff is the incumbent mayor of Chesapeake, first elected in 2014 and re-elected in 2018 and 2022. A lifelong resident and former Chesapeake City Council member, he is running for re-election to continue his work on economic development, public safety, and infrastructure improvements.

Campaign Website
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Democratic

Ella Ward

Mayor of Chesapeake

Biography

Ella Ward is a former Virginia State Senator who represented the 14th District from 2012 to 2020 and served on the Chesapeake City Council prior to her state service. She is running to bring her experience in education, healthcare, and fiscal responsibility to the mayoral office, focusing on equity and community investment.

Campaign Website

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