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Mayoral election in Richmond, Virginia (2024)

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2020
2024 Richmond elections
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Election dates
Filing deadline: June 18, 2024
General election: November 5, 2024
Election stats
Offices up: Mayor
Total seats up: 1 (click here for other city elections)
Election type: Nonpartisan
Other municipal elections
U.S. municipal elections, 2024

The city of Richmond, Virginia, held a general election for mayor on November 5, 2024. The filing deadline for this election was June 18, 2024.

As of 2024, Richmond had term limits for the position of mayor. Mayors could serve two consecutive four-year terms and could run again after a four year break.


Elections

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Candidates and results

General election

General election for Mayor of Richmond

Danny Avula defeated Michelle Mosby, Harrison Roday, Andreas D. Addison, and Maurice Neblett in the general election for Mayor of Richmond on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Danny Avula
Danny Avula (Nonpartisan)
 
45.6
 
47,398
Image of Michelle Mosby
Michelle Mosby (Nonpartisan)
 
25.8
 
26,778
Image of Harrison Roday
Harrison Roday (Nonpartisan)
 
13.1
 
13,581
Image of Andreas D. Addison
Andreas D. Addison (Nonpartisan)
 
11.8
 
12,308
Image of Maurice Neblett
Maurice Neblett (Nonpartisan) Candidate Connection
 
3.1
 
3,176
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.7
 
721

Total votes: 103,962
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Additional elections on the ballot

See also: Virginia elections, 2024


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Maurice Neblett (Nonpartisan)

Transparency and Accountability: Ensuring open government and financial transparency

Education and Empowerment: Investing in education to prepare Richmond’s youth for success

Community Safety: Promoting community policing and addressing the root causes of crime to create safer neighborhoods.
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Maurice Neblett (Nonpartisan)

Education and Youth Empowerment

True Affordable Housing Community Safety Auditing Committee Social Justice Continuing Education Business Development Food Accessibility Reforendum

Environmental Justice
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Maurice Neblett (Nonpartisan)

Integrity, Ethical Leadership, Resilience, Adaptability, Solution based
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Maurice Neblett (Nonpartisan)

I believe my deep connection to the Richmond community is one of my greatest strengths. I’ve lived the challenges our residents face, and that drives my commitment to serve all citizens fairly and be a voice for those who often go unheard. Losing my mother at a young age and missing the support of family during my adolescence shaped my resilience and dedication. Rather than focusing on what I didn’t have, I’ve always focused on what I did and do have, improvising and persevering through adversity. As a first-generation college graduate and entrepreneur, I’ve worked hard to overcome obstacles and remain committed to making a positive impact on this city. My integrity and accountability are central to who I am; I believe in being transparent and earning the trust of the people. My experience in criminology, social justice advocacy, and community organizing equips me to tackle Richmond’s toughest challenges. As a board member of a local federal credit union, I understand the importance of economic responsibility and fiscal stewardship. My personal journey gives me the empathy to connect with our residents and ensure their needs are always prioritized. These qualities, I believe, will make me a successful and transformative mayor for Richmond.
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Maurice Neblett (Nonpartisan)

Policy Development

Leadership, Community Relations

Community Health and Safety, Public Services and Infrastructure, Crisis Management, Financial Management, Transparency and Accountability, Strategic Planning, Economic Growth, Education and Youth
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Maurice Neblett (Nonpartisan)

Being a mayor means being a true leader who is deeply connected to the community he comes from. It’s about being someone who genuinely understands the lives and challenges of the people because he shares those same experiences. A mayor should be more than just a figurehead; they should be a representative of every resident, ensuring that all voices are heard and valued.
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Maurice Neblett (Nonpartisan)

City workers for Neblett, The Rock Project, Kyle Hammond, Otis Fields



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Submitted Biography "I'm Maurice Neblett, a Richmond native, running for mayor to make a real difference in our city. With a Criminology degree from Virginia Union University, I'm deeply connected to our community. As a business owner, entrepreneur, credit union board member, community organizer, and visionary, I focus on fiscal responsibility and helping those in need. My vision for Richmond is simple: a safe, supportive city where everyone can succeed. The future is now!"


Key Messages

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Transparency and Accountability: Ensuring open government and financial transparency


Education and Empowerment: Investing in education to prepare Richmond’s youth for success


Community Safety: Promoting community policing and addressing the root causes of crime to create safer neighborhoods.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for Mayor of Richmond in 2024.

Mayoral partisanship

See also: Partisanship in United States municipal elections (2024)

Thirty-four of the 100 largest cities held mayoral elections in 2024. Once mayors elected in 2024, assumed office Democrats held 65 top-100 mayoral offices, Republicans 25, Libertarians held one, independents held two, and nonpartisan mayors held four. Three mayors' partisan affiliations were unknown.

The following top 100 cities saw a change in mayoral partisan affiliation in 2024:[1]


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About the city

See also: Richmond, Virginia

Richmond is an independent city in Virginia. As of 2020, its population was 226,610.

City government

See also: Mayor-council government

The city of Richmond uses a strong mayor and city council system. In this form of municipal government, the city council serves as the city's primary legislative body while the mayor serves as the city's chief executive.

Demographics

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

Demographic Data for Richmond, Virginia
Richmond Virginia
Population 226,610 8,631,393
Land area (sq mi) 59 39,481
Race and ethnicity**
White 45.2% 66.3%
Black/African American 46.1% 19%
Asian 2.1% 6.7%
Native American 0.2% 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0% 0.1%
Other (single race) 2.3% 2.8%
Multiple 4.1% 4.8%
Hispanic/Latino 7.1% 9.5%
Education
High school graduation rate 86.9% 90.3%
College graduation rate 41.2% 39.5%
Income
Median household income $51,421 $76,398
Persons below poverty level 20.9% 10%
Source: population provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "Decennial Census" (2020). Other figures provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2015-2020).
**Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.


See also

Richmond, Virginia Virginia Municipal government Other local coverage
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Footnotes

  1. As of January 7, 2025, the party affiliation of one mayor elected in 2024 was unknown. Ballotpedia contacted El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson's campaign in December to inquire about his party affiliation and had not yet received a reply. As incumbent Oscar Leeser was a Democrat, this decreased the net gain for Democrats from two to one.
  2. [San Antonio Express-News, "‘I’m a Democrat’: Mayor Ron Nirenberg campaigns for Kamala Harris, embraces party label," September 14, 2024]