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==Election Calendar & Office Term==
== City of Charlottesville ==
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! YEAR
! PRIMARY ELECTION
! GENERAL ELECTION
! TYPE
! OFFICE
! TERM
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| 2021 || June 8, 2021 || November 2, 2021 || Local || City Council (2 seats: [[Nikuyah Walker|Walker]]'s and [[Heather Hill|Hill]]'s)|| 4-year
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| 2021 || June 8, 2021 || November 2, 2021 || Local || City Constitutional Officers (except Clerk of Court): Sheriff, Treasurer, Commissioner of the Revenue and Commonwealth's Attorney || 4-year
|-
| 2021 || June 8, 2021 || November 2, 2021 || Local || City School Board (3 seats: Larson-Torres’, Puryear’s, [[Juandiego Wade|Wade]]’s) || 4-year
|-
| 2021 || June 8, 2021 || November 2, 2021 || State || Virginia House of Delegates, 57th District* ([[Sally Hudson|Hudson]]'s seat) || 2-year
|-
| 2021 || June 8, 2021 || November 2, 2021 || State || Attorney General of Virginia (Herring's seat) || 4-year
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| 2021 || June 8, 2021 || November 2, 2021 || State || Lieutenant Governor || 4-year
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| 2021 || June 8, 2021 || November 2, 2021 || State || Governor || 4-year
|-
|}
''See also: [[City of Charlottesville Ten Year Election Calendar & Schedule]]''
 
*On [[November 3]], [[2020]], Virginia voters approved a new amendment to the State Constitution that will change the way the Commonwealth does its biennial redistricting.
*On March 18, 2020, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam signed SB 1148. It moves the non-presidential primary from the second week in June to the third week in June. The bill takes effect in 2022 and thereafter.<ref>http://ballot-access.org/2021/03/24/virginia-governor-signs-bill-moving-non-presidential-primary-and-non-presidential-petition-deadline-to-a-later-date/</ref>


==Races==
=== City Council ===
=== Charlottesville ===
 
==== City Council ====
Two of the five seats on the Charlottesville [[City Council]] will be contested, with the terms of at-large [[Nikuyah Walker]] (I) and [[Heather Hill]] (D) expiring.  
Two of the five seats on the Charlottesville [[City Council]] will be contested, with the terms of at-large [[Nikuyah Walker]] (I) and [[Heather Hill]] (D) expiring.  


To be listed on the ballot for City Council, candidates must either be nominated by one of the two recognized political parties, or file a petition with the signatures of 125 registered City voters. Candidates may also seek election through “write-in” ballots. For independent candidates and party candidates not nominated by a primary who want to be placed on a November election ballot, the candidate-filing deadline is always by 7 pm on the second Tuesday in June. The deadline for primary candidates was in late March.   
To be listed on the ballot for City Council, candidates must either be nominated by one of the two recognized political parties, or file a petition with the signatures of 125 registered City voters. Candidates may also seek election through “write-in” ballots. For independent candidates and party candidates not nominated by a primary who want to be placed on a November election ballot, the candidate-filing deadline is always by 7 pm on the second Tuesday in June. The deadline for primary candidates was in late March.   


[[Heather Hill]] will not seek a second term in the [[2021 election]]. <ref name="no-hill">{{cite-progress|title=Democratic field for City Council finalized; Hill not running for re-election|url=https://dailyprogress.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/democratic-field-for-city-council-finalized-hill-not-running-for-re-election/article_b72cb516-90e1-11eb-810f-cf878be3ce90.html|author=Ginny Bixby|pageno=|printdate=March 30, 2021|publishdate=March 29, 2021|accessdate=March 30, 2021}}</ref>
Councilor [[Heather Hill]] (D) has announced that she will not seek re-election in November. Hill served as vice-mayor the first two years of her four-year term.<ref name="no-hill">{{cite-progress|title=Democratic field for City Council finalized; Hill not running for re-election|url=https://dailyprogress.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/democratic-field-for-city-council-finalized-hill-not-running-for-re-election/article_b72cb516-90e1-11eb-810f-cf878be3ce90.html|author=Ginny Bixby|pageno=|printdate=March 30, 2021|publishdate=March 29, 2021|accessdate=March 30, 2021}}</ref>She says there are several personal reasons why she decided not to run, but the big one is the culture at City Hall. She added the toxicity discourages staff, council officials, and community members from using their voice and getting things done.


On [[February 20]], [[2020]], Mayor [[Nikuyah Walker]] announced she would seek a second 4-year term on the council.<ref>{{cite-progress|title=Walker announces second run for City Council|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/walker-announces-second-run-for-city-council/article_d3f14e76-4fb4-5e69-b5b3-1cd11b7adfe8.html
On [[February 20]], [[2020]], Mayor [[Nikuyah Walker]] announced she would seek a second 4-year term on the council.<ref>{{cite-progress|title=Walker announces second run for City Council|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/walker-announces-second-run-for-city-council/article_d3f14e76-4fb4-5e69-b5b3-1cd11b7adfe8.html
|author=Nolan Stout|pageno=A3|printdate=February 22, 2020|publishdate=February 22, 2020|accessdate=February 25, 2020}}</ref> Walker won in [[2017]] as an independent.  
|author=Nolan Stout|pageno=A3|printdate=February 22, 2020|publishdate=February 22, 2020|accessdate=February 25, 2020}}</ref> Walker won in [[2017]] as an independent.  


====Democratic primary====
Four local candidates will be on the ballot running in the Democratic primary on June 8: <ref>https://cvilledems.org/</ref>


=====Democratic primary=====
#[[Carl E. Brown]]
Local candidates who will be running in the Democratic primary on June 8: <ref>https://cvilledems.org/</ref>
#[[Brian Pinkston]]
#[[Juandiego Wade]]


*[[Carl E. Brown]]
Originially five Democrates were seeking the two party nominations in the [[June 8]] primary. One of the candidated dropped out of race afer qualifying, while a fifth person failed to make the ballot and will now run as an independent. [[Yasmine Washington]] did not qualify for the Democratic primary ballot and will run as an independent. <ref name="no-hill" /> <ref>{{cite web|title=Regular council meeting watcher Yas Washington wants a seat at the dais|url=https://www.cvilletomorrow.org/articles/regular-council-meeting-watcher-yas-washington-wants-a-seat-at-the-dais|author=Charlotte Rene Woods|work=News Article|publisher=Charlottesville Tomorrow|location=|publishdate=February 25, 2021|accessdate=February 27, 2021}}</ref> <ref>{{cite-progress|title=Watch Now: New City Council candidate says now is the time to get involved|url=https://dailyprogress.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/watch-now-new-city-council-candidate-says-now-is-the-time-to-get-involved/article_617c3a68-77c0-11eb-b049-4f95213b76d5.html|author=Bryan MacKenzie|pageno=|printdate=February 28, 2021|publishdate=February 28, 2021|accessdate=March 1, 2021}}</ref> Charlottesville native [[Carl Brown]] is another candidate who declared on the I Love Cville show.   
**[[Brian Pinkston]]
*[[Juandiego Wade]]
 
Four Democrats are seeking two party nominations in the [[June 8]] primary. A fifth person failed to make the ballot and will now run as an independent. [[Yasmine Washington]] did not qualify for the Democratic primary ballot and will run as an independent. <ref name="no-hill" /> <ref>{{cite web|title=Regular council meeting watcher Yas Washington wants a seat at the dais|url=https://www.cvilletomorrow.org/articles/regular-council-meeting-watcher-yas-washington-wants-a-seat-at-the-dais|author=Charlotte Rene Woods|work=News Article|publisher=Charlottesville Tomorrow|location=|publishdate=February 25, 2021|accessdate=February 27, 2021}}</ref> <ref>{{cite-progress|title=Watch Now: New City Council candidate says now is the time to get involved|url=https://dailyprogress.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/watch-now-new-city-council-candidate-says-now-is-the-time-to-get-involved/article_617c3a68-77c0-11eb-b049-4f95213b76d5.html|author=Bryan MacKenzie|pageno=|printdate=February 28, 2021|publishdate=February 28, 2021|accessdate=March 1, 2021}}</ref> Charlottesville native [[Carl Brown]] is another candidate who declared on the I Love Cville show.   


Software engineer [[Joshua Carp]] announced his bid on Twitter on [[March 23]], [[2021]]. <ref>{{cite web|title=Charlottesville man launching last minute bid for City Council|url=https://www.nbc29.com/2021/03/24/charlottesville-man-launching-last-minute-bid-city-council/|author=Daniel Grimes|work=News Article|publisher=WVIR NBC29|location=|publishdate=March 24, 2021|accessdate=March 25, 2021}}</ref> Even though he qualified for the ballot, he dropped out citing anxiety concerns. <ref>{{cite web|title=Charlottesville City Council candidate Josh Carp drops out of race|url=https://www.cvilletomorrow.org/articles/charlottesville-city-council-candidate-josh-carp-drops-out-of-race|author=Charlotte Rene Woods|work=News Article|publisher=|location=|publishdate=March 31, 2021|accessdate=April 1, 2021}}</ref>  <ref>{{cite web|title=Candidate for Charlottesville City Council drops out of race|url=https://www.nbc29.com/2021/04/01/candidate-city-council-drops-out-race/|author=|work=News Article|publisher=WVIR NBC29|location=Charlottesville, VA|publishdate=April 1, 2021|accessdate=April 3, 2021}}</ref>
Software engineer [[Joshua Carp]] announced his bid on Twitter on [[March 23]], [[2021]]. <ref>{{cite web|title=Charlottesville man launching last minute bid for City Council|url=https://www.nbc29.com/2021/03/24/charlottesville-man-launching-last-minute-bid-city-council/|author=Daniel Grimes|work=News Article|publisher=WVIR NBC29|location=|publishdate=March 24, 2021|accessdate=March 25, 2021}}</ref> Even though he qualified for the ballot, he dropped out citing anxiety concerns. <ref>{{cite web|title=Charlottesville City Council candidate Josh Carp drops out of race|url=https://www.cvilletomorrow.org/articles/charlottesville-city-council-candidate-josh-carp-drops-out-of-race|author=Charlotte Rene Woods|work=News Article|publisher=|location=|publishdate=March 31, 2021|accessdate=April 1, 2021}}</ref>  <ref>{{cite web|title=Candidate for Charlottesville City Council drops out of race|url=https://www.nbc29.com/2021/04/01/candidate-city-council-drops-out-race/|author=|work=News Article|publisher=WVIR NBC29|location=Charlottesville, VA|publishdate=April 1, 2021|accessdate=April 3, 2021}}</ref>
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Charlottesville School Board member [[Juandiego Wade]] announced his candidacy on [[January 11]], [[2021]]. <ref>{{cite-CCE|title=January 11, 2021: Juandiego Wade announces Charlottesville City Council candidacy|url=https://communityengagement.substack.com/p/january-11-2021-juandiego-wade-announces|author=Sean Tubbs|work=News Article|location=Charlottesville, Virginia |publishdate=January 11, 2021|accessdate=January 11, 2021}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|title=School Board member Wade announces bid for City Council|url=https://www.cvilletomorrow.org/articles/school-board-member-wade-announces-bid-for-city-council/|author=Charlotte Rene Woods|work=News Article|publisher=Charlottesville Tomorrow|location=|publishdate=January 11, 2021|accessdate=January 11, 2021}}</ref> <ref>{{cite-progress|title=School Board member Wade announces run for City Council|url=https://dailyprogress.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/school-board-member-wade-announces-run-for-city-council/article_01f00c98-5455-11eb-91c4-fb188154f68e.html|author=Nolan Stout|pageno=|printdate=January 12, 2021|publishdate=January 11, 2021|accessdate=January 11, 2021}}</ref> [[Brian Pinkston]] has also indicated he will seek a second shot.  
Charlottesville School Board member [[Juandiego Wade]] announced his candidacy on [[January 11]], [[2021]]. <ref>{{cite-CCE|title=January 11, 2021: Juandiego Wade announces Charlottesville City Council candidacy|url=https://communityengagement.substack.com/p/january-11-2021-juandiego-wade-announces|author=Sean Tubbs|work=News Article|location=Charlottesville, Virginia |publishdate=January 11, 2021|accessdate=January 11, 2021}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|title=School Board member Wade announces bid for City Council|url=https://www.cvilletomorrow.org/articles/school-board-member-wade-announces-bid-for-city-council/|author=Charlotte Rene Woods|work=News Article|publisher=Charlottesville Tomorrow|location=|publishdate=January 11, 2021|accessdate=January 11, 2021}}</ref> <ref>{{cite-progress|title=School Board member Wade announces run for City Council|url=https://dailyprogress.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/school-board-member-wade-announces-run-for-city-council/article_01f00c98-5455-11eb-91c4-fb188154f68e.html|author=Nolan Stout|pageno=|printdate=January 12, 2021|publishdate=January 11, 2021|accessdate=January 11, 2021}}</ref> [[Brian Pinkston]] has also indicated he will seek a second shot.  


======Candidate forums======
=====Candidate forums=====


*[[March 10]], [[2021]] &ndash; [[Fry's Spring Neighborhood Association]] candidate forum <ref>{{cite web|title=Four Democrats introduce themselves to Fry’s Spring neighborhood at Council candidates forum|url=https://infocville.com/2021/03/15/four-democrats-introduce-themselves-to-frys-spring-neighborhood-at-council-candidates-forum/|author=Sean Tubbs|work=Podcast|publisher=Town Crier Productions|location=|publishdate=March 15, 2021|accessdate=March 16, 2021}}</ref>
*[[March 10]], [[2021]] &ndash; [[Fry's Spring Neighborhood Association]] candidate forum <ref>{{cite web|title=Four Democrats introduce themselves to Fry’s Spring neighborhood at Council candidates forum|url=https://infocville.com/2021/03/15/four-democrats-introduce-themselves-to-frys-spring-neighborhood-at-council-candidates-forum/|author=Sean Tubbs|work=Podcast|publisher=Town Crier Productions|location=|publishdate=March 15, 2021|accessdate=March 16, 2021}}</ref>
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*[[May 20]], [[2021]] &ndash; Martha Jefferson Neighborhood Association candidates forum
*[[May 20]], [[2021]] &ndash; Martha Jefferson Neighborhood Association candidates forum


====City Constitutional Officers====
===City Constitutional Officers===
=====Sheriff=====
====Sheriff====
[[James Brown]]
[[James Brown]]
=====Treasurer=====
====Treasurer====
[[Todd Divers]]
[[Todd Divers]]
=====Commissioner of the Revenue=====
====Commissioner of the Revenue====
[[Jason Vandever]]
[[Jason Vandever]]
=====Commonwealth's Attorney=====
====Commonwealth's Attorney====
[[Joe Platania]]<br />
[[Joe Platania]]<br />
[[Ray Szwabowski]]
[[Ray Szwabowski]]
==== City School Board====
=== City School Board===
Three seats will be contested, as the terms of [[Leah Puryear]], [[Lisa Larson-Torres]], and [[Juandiego R. Wade]] expire in 2021. Wade is running for Council, which means at least one newcomer will join the board in 2022.  
Three seats will be contested, as the terms of [[Leah Puryear]], [[Lisa Larson-Torres]], and [[Juandiego R. Wade]] expire in 2021. Wade is running for Council, which means at least one newcomer will join the board in 2022.  


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Parent [[Christa Bennett]] will also run for one of the seats. <ref>{{cite-progress|title=Parent Bennett seeking Charlottesville School Board seat|url=https://dailyprogress.com/news/local/education/parent-bennett-seeking-charlottesville-school-board-seat/article_bc9d575a-88f6-11eb-bec2-9fc68e97059e.html|author=Katherine Knott|pageno=|printdate=March 29, 2021|publishdate=March 20, 2021|accessdate=March 25, 2021}}</ref>
Parent [[Christa Bennett]] will also run for one of the seats. <ref>{{cite-progress|title=Parent Bennett seeking Charlottesville School Board seat|url=https://dailyprogress.com/news/local/education/parent-bennett-seeking-charlottesville-school-board-seat/article_bc9d575a-88f6-11eb-bec2-9fc68e97059e.html|author=Katherine Knott|pageno=|printdate=March 29, 2021|publishdate=March 20, 2021|accessdate=March 25, 2021}}</ref>


===Albemarle County===
==Albemarle County==
====Albemarle County Board of Supervisors====
===Albemarle County Board of Supervisors===
Three of the six seats on the [[Albemarle County]] [[Board of Supervisors]] will be contested, with the terms of [[Diantha McKeel]] ([[Jack Jouett Magisterial District|Jack Jouett]]), [[Liz Palmer]] ([[Samuel Miller Magisterial District|Samuel Miller]]), and [[Ned Gallaway]] ([[Rio Magisterial District|Rio]]) expiring.
Three of the six seats on the [[Albemarle County]] [[Board of Supervisors]] will be contested, with the terms of [[Diantha McKeel]] ([[Jack Jouett Magisterial District|Jack Jouett]]), [[Liz Palmer]] ([[Samuel Miller Magisterial District|Samuel Miller]]), and [[Ned Gallaway]] ([[Rio Magisterial District|Rio]]) expiring.


Palmer is not seeking a third term. <ref>{{cite-progress|title=Palmer will not seek another term on Board of Supervisors|url=https://dailyprogress.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/palmer-will-not-seek-another-term-on-board-of-supervisors/article_dcaf462c-717a-11eb-a239-9f15b1030b56.html|author=Liz Palmer|pageno=|printdate=February 17, 2021|publishdate=February 17, 2021|accessdate=March 15, 2021}}</ref> There will be a primary on June 8. [[Jim Andrews]] has filed paperwork to be a candidate in the primary. <ref>{{cite-CCE|title=March 25, 2021: Public housing board discusses security contract; affordable housing in Albemarle; Carp runs for Council|url=https://communityengagement.substack.com/p/march-25-2021-public-housing-board|author=Sean Tubbs|work=News Article|location=Charlottesville, Virginia |publishdate=March 25, 2021|accessdate=March 25, 2021}}</ref>
Palmer is not seeking a third term. <ref>{{cite-progress|title=Palmer will not seek another term on Board of Supervisors|url=https://dailyprogress.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/palmer-will-not-seek-another-term-on-board-of-supervisors/article_dcaf462c-717a-11eb-a239-9f15b1030b56.html|author=Liz Palmer|pageno=|printdate=February 17, 2021|publishdate=February 17, 2021|accessdate=March 15, 2021}}</ref> There will be a primary on June 8. [[Jim Andrews]] has filed paperwork to be a candidate in the primary. <ref>{{cite-CCE|title=March 25, 2021: Public housing board discusses security contract; affordable housing in Albemarle; Carp runs for Council|url=https://communityengagement.substack.com/p/march-25-2021-public-housing-board|author=Sean Tubbs|work=News Article|location=Charlottesville, Virginia |publishdate=March 25, 2021|accessdate=March 25, 2021}}</ref>


==== Albemarle County School Board ====
=== Albemarle County School Board ===
Three of the seven seats on the [[Albemarle County School Board]] are being contested, for the [[Jack Jouett Magisterial District|Jack Jouett]], [[Rio Magisterial District|Rio]], and [[Samuel Miller Magisterial District|Samuel Miller]] districts.
Three of the seven seats on the [[Albemarle County School Board]] are being contested, for the [[Jack Jouett Magisterial District|Jack Jouett]], [[Rio Magisterial District|Rio]], and [[Samuel Miller Magisterial District|Samuel Miller]] districts.


===Nelson County===
==Nelson County==
====Nelson County Board of Supervisors====
===Nelson County Board of Supervisors===
In the North District, former School Board member Democrat [[Mary Cunningham]] is challenging incumbent [[Tommy Harvey]]. <ref>{{cite web|title=Cunningham announces bid for North District supervisor seat|url=https://newsadvance.com/community/nelson_county_times/news/cunningham-announces-bid-for-north-district-supervisor-seat/article_c7f13bca-8d93-11eb-a26a-93b0f56f7162.html|author=Nick Cropper|work=News Article|publisher=Lynchburg News and Advance|location=|publishdate=March 31, 2021|accessdate=March 31, 2021}}</ref>
In the North District, former School Board member Democrat [[Mary Cunningham]] is challenging incumbent [[Tommy Harvey]]. <ref>{{cite web|title=Cunningham announces bid for North District supervisor seat|url=https://newsadvance.com/community/nelson_county_times/news/cunningham-announces-bid-for-north-district-supervisor-seat/article_c7f13bca-8d93-11eb-a26a-93b0f56f7162.html|author=Nick Cropper|work=News Article|publisher=Lynchburg News and Advance|location=|publishdate=March 31, 2021|accessdate=March 31, 2021}}</ref>


 
==House of Delegates==
===Statewide===
===57th District===
Statewide, the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and House of Delegates will be contested.
 
[[Sally Hudson]] (D) will be running for re-election to the 57th House District.
[[Sally Hudson]] (D) will be running for re-election to the 57th House District.


Republicans will use an unassembled convention to choose their statewide candidates. <ref>{{cite-CCE|title=December 7, 2020: Republicans to choose statewide candidates through unassembled convention|url=https://communityengagement.substack.com/p/december-7-2020-republicans-to-choose|author=Sean Tubbs|work=News Article|location=Charlottesville, Virginia |publishdate=December 7, 2020|accessdate=December 7, 2020}}</ref>
====House of Delegates====
=====57th District=====
Democrat [[Sally Hudson]] is the incumbent. She had $108,943 cash on hand as of December 31, 2020. <ref>{{cite web|title=House of Delegates District 57|url=https://www.vpap.org/offices/house-of-delegates-57/elections/|author=|work=Website|publisher=Virginia Public Access Project|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=March 5, 2021}}</ref>
Democrat [[Sally Hudson]] is the incumbent. She had $108,943 cash on hand as of December 31, 2020. <ref>{{cite web|title=House of Delegates District 57|url=https://www.vpap.org/offices/house-of-delegates-57/elections/|author=|work=Website|publisher=Virginia Public Access Project|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=March 5, 2021}}</ref>


Republican [[Philip Hamilton]] is challenging the seat. <ref>{{cite web|title=Philip Hamilton|url=https://www.vpap.org/candidates/374431-philip-hamilton/|author=|work=Website|publisher=Virginia Public Access Project|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=March 5, 2021}}</ref>
Republican [[Philip Hamilton]] is challenging the seat. <ref>{{cite web|title=Philip Hamilton|url=https://www.vpap.org/candidates/374431-philip-hamilton/|author=|work=Website|publisher=Virginia Public Access Project|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=March 5, 2021}}</ref>


=====58th District=====
===58th District===
Republican [[Rob Bell]] is the incumbent. He had $167,319 cash on hand as of December 31, 2020. <ref>{{cite web|title=House of Delegates District 58|url=https://www.vpap.org/offices/house-of-delegates-58/elections/|author=|work=Website|publisher=Virginia Public Access Project|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=March 5, 2021}}</ref>
Republican [[Rob Bell]] is the incumbent. He had $167,319 cash on hand as of December 31, 2020. <ref>{{cite web|title=House of Delegates District 58|url=https://www.vpap.org/offices/house-of-delegates-58/elections/|author=|work=Website|publisher=Virginia Public Access Project|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=March 5, 2021}}</ref>


=====59th District=====
===59th District===
Republican [[Matt Farriss]] is the current incumbent.  
Republican [[Matt Farriss]] is the current incumbent.  


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So is independent [[Louis V. Scicli]]. <ref>{{cite web|title=Lynchburg man to run as independent candidate in 59th District|url=https://www.altavistajournal.com/multimedia/article_cb3fe148-82ab-11eb-997e-3fb1b9473125.html|author=A.J. O'Leary|work=News Article|publisher=Altavista Journal|location=|publishdate=March 11, 2021|accessdate=March 12, 2021}}</ref>
So is independent [[Louis V. Scicli]]. <ref>{{cite web|title=Lynchburg man to run as independent candidate in 59th District|url=https://www.altavistajournal.com/multimedia/article_cb3fe148-82ab-11eb-997e-3fb1b9473125.html|author=A.J. O'Leary|work=News Article|publisher=Altavista Journal|location=|publishdate=March 11, 2021|accessdate=March 12, 2021}}</ref>
==Statewide==
Statewide, the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and House of Delegates will be contested.
Republicans will use an unassembled convention to choose their statewide candidates. <ref>{{cite-CCE|title=December 7, 2020: Republicans to choose statewide candidates through unassembled convention|url=https://communityengagement.substack.com/p/december-7-2020-republicans-to-choose|author=Sean Tubbs|work=News Article|location=Charlottesville, Virginia |publishdate=December 7, 2020|accessdate=December 7, 2020}}</ref>
==Demographics==
==Demographics==
The following table displays demographic data provided by the United States Census Bureau.<ref>https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/charlottesvillecityvirginia,VA/PST045219</ref>
The following table displays demographic data provided by the United States Census Bureau.<ref>https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/charlottesvillecityvirginia,VA/PST045219</ref>
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| Land area in square miles: || 10.24 || 39,490.09
| Land area in square miles: || 10.24 || 39,490.09
|}
|}
==Election Calendar & Office Term==
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible sortable"
|-
! YEAR
! PRIMARY ELECTION
! GENERAL ELECTION
! TYPE
! OFFICE
! TERM
|-
| 2021 || June 8, 2021 || November 2, 2021 || Local || City Council (2 seats: [[Nikuyah Walker|Walker]]'s and [[Heather Hill|Hill]]'s)|| 4-year
|-
| 2021 || June 8, 2021 || November 2, 2021 || Local || City Constitutional Officers (except Clerk of Court): Sheriff, Treasurer, Commissioner of the Revenue and Commonwealth's Attorney || 4-year
|-
| 2021 || June 8, 2021 || November 2, 2021 || Local || City School Board (3 seats: Larson-Torres’, Puryear’s, [[Juandiego Wade|Wade]]’s) || 4-year
|-
| 2021 || June 8, 2021 || November 2, 2021 || State || Virginia House of Delegates, 57th District* ([[Sally Hudson|Hudson]]'s seat) || 2-year
|-
| 2021 || June 8, 2021 || November 2, 2021 || State || Attorney General of Virginia (Herring's seat) || 4-year
|-
| 2021 || June 8, 2021 || November 2, 2021 || State || Lieutenant Governor || 4-year
|-
| 2021 || June 8, 2021 || November 2, 2021 || State || Governor || 4-year
|-
|}
''See also: [[City of Charlottesville Ten Year Election Calendar & Schedule]]''
*On [[November 3]], [[2020]], Virginia voters approved a new amendment to the State Constitution that will change the way the Commonwealth does its biennial redistricting.
*On March 18, 2020, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam signed SB 1148. It moves the non-presidential primary from the second week in June to the third week in June. The bill takes effect in 2022 and thereafter.<ref>http://ballot-access.org/2021/03/24/virginia-governor-signs-bill-moving-non-presidential-primary-and-non-presidential-petition-deadline-to-a-later-date/</ref>
==References==
==References==
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This page is an overview of the 2021 local elections in the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County. Please note that while this may be the latest information taken from the City of Charlottesville website and Virginia Department of Elections, the dates and details are subject to change and it is the responsibility of the candidate seeking election and voter to verify the accuracy of the information.[1]

The 2021 primary election will be held Tuesday June 8, 2021 and the 2021 general election will be held on Tuesday November 2, 2021.

Boundaries for legislative seats in the General Assmembly will not be redrawn until after this election due to later-than-expected Census results. [2]

As of 3/1/2021, Charlottesville has 34,471 registered voters in all of the (9) Precints.[3]

November 2, 2021 General and Special Elections
Filing Open (Primary candidates) Saturday, January 2, 2021
Filing Open (Non-primary party & independent candidates): Saturday, January 2, 2021
Filing Open (Primary candidates): Monday, March 8, 2021 at 12:00 p.m.
Filing Deadline (Primary candidates): Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.
Party Certification of Primary Candidates (deadline to file): Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Primary election (partisan candidates): June 8, 2021
Filing Deadline (Non-primary party & independent candidates): Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. (second Tuesday in June)
Parties last day to file for General Election: Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. (second Tuesday in June)
Filing deadline (independent/minor party): August 13, 2021
General election: Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Local Certification Deadline: Not to exceed 7 days from the date of the election. (24.2-671)

2021 Candidate Reporting Deadlines

Campaign Finance Reports Deadlines: As of January 8, 2021[4]

Candidate Committee Whose Office is on the Ballot on November 2, 2021:
Activity Beginning Activity Ending Report Due
January 1, 2021 March 31, 2021 April 15, 2021
April 1, 2021 May 27, 2021 June 1, 2021
May 28, 2021 June 30, 2021 July 15, 2021
July 1, 2021 August 31, 2021 September 15, 2021
September 1, 2021 September 30, 2021 October 15, 2021
October 1, 2021 October 21, 2021 October 25, 2021
October 22, 2021 November 25, 2021 December 2, 2021
November 26, 2021 December 31, 2021 January 18, 2022
  • Electronic filers must file with the Department of Elections by 11:59pm on the day of the deadline.

Note: Anticipate Large Pre-Election Contribution reporting to happen May 28, 2021 through June 7, 2021, and Large Pre-Election Contribution reporting to happen October 22, 2021 through November 1, 2021

Election Calendar

YEAR PRIMARY ELECTION(S) GENERAL ELECTION OFFICE
2021 June 8, 2021 November 2, 2021 City Council (2 seats: Walker’s and Hill’s); City Constitutional Offices (except Clerk of Court): Sheriff, Treasurer, Commissioner of the Revenue and Commonwealth's Attorney; City School Board (3 seats: Larson-Torres’, Puryear’s, Wade’s); Virginia House of Delegates, 57th District; Attorney General of Virginia (Herring's seat*); Lieutenant Governor; Governor

City of Charlottesville

City Council

Two of the five seats on the Charlottesville City Council will be contested, with the terms of at-large Nikuyah Walker (I) and Heather Hill (D) expiring.

To be listed on the ballot for City Council, candidates must either be nominated by one of the two recognized political parties, or file a petition with the signatures of 125 registered City voters. Candidates may also seek election through “write-in” ballots. For independent candidates and party candidates not nominated by a primary who want to be placed on a November election ballot, the candidate-filing deadline is always by 7 pm on the second Tuesday in June. The deadline for primary candidates was in late March.

Councilor Heather Hill (D) has announced that she will not seek re-election in November. Hill served as vice-mayor the first two years of her four-year term.[5]She says there are several personal reasons why she decided not to run, but the big one is the culture at City Hall. She added the toxicity discourages staff, council officials, and community members from using their voice and getting things done.

On February 20, 2020, Mayor Nikuyah Walker announced she would seek a second 4-year term on the council.[6] Walker won in 2017 as an independent.

Democratic primary

Four local candidates will be on the ballot running in the Democratic primary on June 8: [7]

  1. Carl E. Brown
  2. Brian Pinkston
  3. Juandiego Wade

Originially five Democrates were seeking the two party nominations in the June 8 primary. One of the candidated dropped out of race afer qualifying, while a fifth person failed to make the ballot and will now run as an independent. Yasmine Washington did not qualify for the Democratic primary ballot and will run as an independent. [5] [8] [9] Charlottesville native Carl Brown is another candidate who declared on the I Love Cville show.

Software engineer Joshua Carp announced his bid on Twitter on March 23, 2021. [10] Even though he qualified for the ballot, he dropped out citing anxiety concerns. [11] [12]

Charlottesville School Board member Juandiego Wade announced his candidacy on January 11, 2021. [13] [14] [15] Brian Pinkston has also indicated he will seek a second shot.

Candidate forums

City Constitutional Officers

Sheriff

James Brown

Treasurer

Todd Divers

Commissioner of the Revenue

Jason Vandever

Commonwealth's Attorney

Joe Platania
Ray Szwabowski

City School Board

Three seats will be contested, as the terms of Leah Puryear, Lisa Larson-Torres, and Juandiego R. Wade expire in 2021. Wade is running for Council, which means at least one newcomer will join the board in 2022.

Realtor and former teacher Emily Dooley announced her candidacy. Larson-Torres will also run again. [17]

Parent Christa Bennett will also run for one of the seats. [18]

Albemarle County

Albemarle County Board of Supervisors

Three of the six seats on the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors will be contested, with the terms of Diantha McKeel (Jack Jouett), Liz Palmer (Samuel Miller), and Ned Gallaway (Rio) expiring.

Palmer is not seeking a third term. [19] There will be a primary on June 8. Jim Andrews has filed paperwork to be a candidate in the primary. [20]

Albemarle County School Board

Three of the seven seats on the Albemarle County School Board are being contested, for the Jack Jouett, Rio, and Samuel Miller districts.

Nelson County

Nelson County Board of Supervisors

In the North District, former School Board member Democrat Mary Cunningham is challenging incumbent Tommy Harvey. [21]

House of Delegates

57th District

Sally Hudson (D) will be running for re-election to the 57th House District.

Democrat Sally Hudson is the incumbent. She had $108,943 cash on hand as of December 31, 2020. [22]

Republican Philip Hamilton is challenging the seat. [23]

58th District

Republican Rob Bell is the incumbent. He had $167,319 cash on hand as of December 31, 2020. [24]

59th District

Republican Matt Farriss is the current incumbent.

Democrat Ben Moses is going to mount a challenge. [25] [26]

So is independent Louis V. Scicli. [27]

Statewide

Statewide, the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and House of Delegates will be contested.

Republicans will use an unassembled convention to choose their statewide candidates. [28]

Demographics

The following table displays demographic data provided by the United States Census Bureau.[29]

Demographic data for Charlottesville, VA (2015-2019)
Charlottesville Virginia
Total Population (estimates: July 1, 2019): 47,266 8,535,519
White: 70.60% 69.40%
Black/African American: 18.80% 19.90%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.20% 0.50%
Asian: 7.10% 6.90%
Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander: 0.10% 0.10%
Two or More: 2.90% 3.20%
Hispanic/Latino: 5.50% 9.80%
Owner-occupied housing unit rate: 42.80% 66.30%
Median value of owner-occupied housing units: $299,600 $273,100
Median selected monthly owner costs -w/mortgage: $1,612 $1,799
Median selected monthly owner costs -w/o mortgage: $536 $479
Median gross rent: $1,142 $1,234
High school graduate: 91.10% 89.70%
Bachelor's degree: 54.90% 38.80%
Total retail sales per capita (2012): $17,016 $13,438
Median household income: $59,471 $74,222
Persons in poverty: 24.10% 9.90%
Population per square mile: 4,246.40 202.6
Land area in square miles: 10.24 39,490.09

Election Calendar & Office Term

YEAR PRIMARY ELECTION GENERAL ELECTION TYPE OFFICE TERM
2021 June 8, 2021 November 2, 2021 Local City Council (2 seats: Walker's and Hill's) 4-year
2021 June 8, 2021 November 2, 2021 Local City Constitutional Officers (except Clerk of Court): Sheriff, Treasurer, Commissioner of the Revenue and Commonwealth's Attorney 4-year
2021 June 8, 2021 November 2, 2021 Local City School Board (3 seats: Larson-Torres’, Puryear’s, Wade’s) 4-year
2021 June 8, 2021 November 2, 2021 State Virginia House of Delegates, 57th District* (Hudson's seat) 2-year
2021 June 8, 2021 November 2, 2021 State Attorney General of Virginia (Herring's seat) 4-year
2021 June 8, 2021 November 2, 2021 State Lieutenant Governor 4-year
2021 June 8, 2021 November 2, 2021 State Governor 4-year

See also: City of Charlottesville Ten Year Election Calendar & Schedule

  • On November 3, 2020, Virginia voters approved a new amendment to the State Constitution that will change the way the Commonwealth does its biennial redistricting.
  • On March 18, 2020, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam signed SB 1148. It moves the non-presidential primary from the second week in June to the third week in June. The bill takes effect in 2022 and thereafter.[30]

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  17. Web. Torres announces bid for second term on city School Board, Katherine Knott, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, February 13, 2021, retrieved February 15, 2021.
  18. Web. Parent Bennett seeking Charlottesville School Board seat, Katherine Knott, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, March 20, 2021, retrieved March 25, 2021.
  19. Web. Palmer will not seek another term on Board of Supervisors, Liz Palmer, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, February 17, 2021, retrieved March 15, 2021.
  20. Web. March 25, 2021: Public housing board discusses security contract; affordable housing in Albemarle; Carp runs for Council, Sean Tubbs, Charlottesville Community Engagement, Town Crier Productions, March 25, 2021, retrieved March 25, 2021.
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  22. Web. House of Delegates District 57, Website, Virginia Public Access Project, retrieved March 5, 2021.
  23. Web. Philip Hamilton, Website, Virginia Public Access Project, retrieved March 5, 2021.
  24. Web. House of Delegates District 58, Website, Virginia Public Access Project, retrieved March 5, 2021.
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  26. Web. Albemarle County man to run as Democratic candidate in 59th District, A. J. O'Leary, News Article, retrieved March 17, 2021.
  27. Web. Lynchburg man to run as independent candidate in 59th District, A.J. O'Leary, News Article, Altavista Journal, March 11, 2021, retrieved March 12, 2021.
  28. Web. December 7, 2020: Republicans to choose statewide candidates through unassembled convention, Sean Tubbs, Charlottesville Community Engagement, Town Crier Productions, December 7, 2020, retrieved December 7, 2020.
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  30. http://ballot-access.org/2021/03/24/virginia-governor-signs-bill-moving-non-presidential-primary-and-non-presidential-petition-deadline-to-a-later-date/

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