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Mayoral elections in Virginia Beach are held every four years to elect themayor of Virginia Beach .
AllVirginia Beach municipal elections are required to benon-partisan , but most candidates can be affiliated with political parties. Virginia Beach uses aplurality voting system , with no possibility ofrunoffs .
2008 Virginia Beach mayoral election ← 2004 November 4, 2008 (2008-11-04 ) 2012 →
The2008 Virginia Beach mayoral election took place on November 4, 2008, to elect the nextmayor of Virginia Beach . IncumbentDemocratic MayorMeyera Oberndorf lost re-election toRepublican candidateWill Sessoms (ending Oberndorf's two-decade tenure as the city's mayor).[ 1]
Will Sessoms was endorsed by Doug McCain, who is a Virginia Beach resident andJohn McCain 's son.[ 2] [ 3] By December 31, 2007, Sessoms had aUS$ 321,000 to $5,600 fundraising edge.[ 4]
2012 Virginia Beach mayoral election ← 2008 November 6, 2012 (2012-11-06 ) 2016 →
Nominee Will Sessoms Richard W. “RK” Kowalewitch Walter W. Erb Popular vote 124,263 34,145 20,763 Percentage 69.01% 18.96% 11.53%
The2012 Virginia Beach mayoral election took place on November 6, 2012, to elect themayor of Virginia Beach . IncumbentRepublican MayorWill Sessoms won re-election with 69.01% of the vote.[ 6] [ 7]
2016 Virginia Beach mayoral election ← 2012 November 8, 2016 (2016-11-08 ) 2018 →
Nominee Will Sessoms Richard W. "RK" Kowalewitch Popular vote 101,251 36,329 Percentage 54.1% 19.41% Nominee A. M. "Don" Weeks George Furman III Popular vote 34,449 14,238 Percentage 18.41% 7.61%
The2016 Virginia Beach mayoral election took place on November 8, 2016, to elect themayor of Virginia Beach . IncumbentRepublican MayorWill Sessoms ran for a third term.[ 9] He was re-elected with 54.1% of the vote.[ 10] [ 11]
2018 Virginia Beach mayoral special election ← 2016 November 6, 2018 (2018-11-06 ) Officially nonpartisan 2020 →
Results by precinctDyer : 40–50% 50–60% 60–70%Davenport : 40–50% 50–60%Tie : 40–50%
The2018 Virginia Beach mayoral special election took place on November 6, 2018, to elect the nextmayor of Virginia Beach . concurrently with various state and local elections. IncumbentRepublican mayorWill Sessoms resigned, which led to the special election.[ 13] Republican candidateBobby Dyer defeatedDemocratic candidate M. Ben Davenport with 51.80% of the vote.[ 14] [ 15]
Dyer was a physical therapist as well as a professor of government atRegent University ,[ 16] [ 17] and M. Ben Davenport had served as an at-large member of the Virginia Beach City Council since 2015.[ 18]
Dyer won despite being outspent by Davenport 5 to 1.[ 19]
2020 Virginia Beach mayoral election ← 2018 November 3, 2020 (2020-11-03 ) Officially nonpartisan 2024 →
Results by precinctDyer : 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%Wagner : 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
The2020 Virginia Beach mayoral election took place on November 3, 2020, to elect themayor of Virginia Beach . IncumbentRepublican MayorBobby Dyer defeatedDemocrat Jody Wagner , who was the formerVirginia Secretary of Finance andVirginia State Treasurer , with 51.64% of the vote.
Bobby Dyer was first elected in a 2018 special election held due to the resignation of MayorWill Sessoms .[ 13]
On February 27, 2020, city council memberAaron Rouse announced his intention to seek office. When reached byThe Virginian-Pilot for comment on the announcement, Bobby Dyer confirmed that he would be seeking re-election.[ 21] On May 30, 2020, Rouse announced that he was dropping out of the race citing thecoronavirus pandemic as the reason for ending his campaign.[ 22] On June 9, 2020, former Virginia Secretary of FinanceJody Wagner announced that she would challenge Dyer in the upcoming election.[ 23] On June 12, 2020, businessman Richard W. "RK" Kowalewitch announced that he would also challenge Dyer.[ 24]
On October 8, 2020, the Virginia Beach Forum conducted a series of interviews with Dyer, Wagner, and Kowalewitch.[ 25]
On November 4, 2020, results confirmed that Dyer had won the election and been reelected to a second term.[ 26] That morning, Wagner conceded to Dyer, saying in a statement that they "both agreed that what our city needs right now is unity, and I look forward to working with him to move our city forward and address the critical challenges we face. While I am disappointed in the outcome of the election, I am incredibly grateful for the support from friends, family, and our entire community."[ 27]
Withdrew before the election [ edit ] Bobby Dyer
Governors
State legislators
Glenn Davis ,Virginia delegate from District 84 (2014–present),Member of the Virginia Beach City Council, Rose Hall District (2009–2013)[ 30] Bill DeSteph ,Virginia state senator from District 8 (2016–present),Virginia Delegate from District 82 (2014–2016),Member of Virginia Beach City Council, At Large (2006–2013)[ 31] Jen Kiggans ,Virginia state senator from District 7 (2020–2023)[ 32] Barry Knight ,Virginia delegate from District 81 (2009–present)[ 33] Jason Miyares ,Virginia delegate from District 82 (2016–2022)[ 31] Local officials
Leigh Henderson, Virginia Beach treasurer (2018–present)[ 31] Louis Jones,member of Virginia Beach City Council, Bayside District (1983–present)[ 31] John Moss,member of Virginia Beach City Council, at large (2011–present)[ 31] Will Sessoms ,mayor of Virginia Beach (2009–2018)[ 34] Tina Sinnen, clerk of the Virginia Beach Circuit Court (2019–present)[ 35] Colin Stolle, Commonwealth's Attorney for the City of Virginia Beach (2013–present)[ 36] Ken Stolle , sheriff of Virginia Beach (2010–present),Virginia state senator from District 8 (1992–2010)[ 37] Jim Wood, vice mayor of Virginia Beach (2018–present),member of Virginia Beach City Council, Lynnhaven District (2002–present)[ 38] Organizations
African American Political Action Council (AA PAC)[ 39] Coastal Virginia Building Industry Association[ 31] Hampton Roads Black Caucus[ 31] [ 40] Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce[ 41] Hampton Roads Realtors Association[ 42] Republican Party of Virginia Beach[ 43] Virginia Beach Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 8[ 31] Virginia Beach Hospitality PAC[ 31] Virginia Beach Police Benevolent Association, Local 34[ 44] Virginia Beach Professional Firefighters Local 2924[ 45] Virginia Beach Young Republicans[ 46] Jody Wagner
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Governors
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State legislators
Alex Askew ,Virginia delegate from District 85 (2020–2022)[ 52] [ 53] Hala Ayala ,Virginia delegate from District 51 (2018–2022)[ 50] Lamont Bagby ,Virginia delegate from District 74 (2015–present)[ 50] Betsy Carr ,Virginia delegate from District 69 (2010–present)[ 50] Kelly Convirs-Fowler ,Virginia delegate from District 21 (2018–present)[ 54] [ 53] Eileen Filler-Corn ,Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates (2020–2022),Virginia Delegate from District 41 (2010–present)[ 55] Jennifer Caroll Foy ,Virginia delegate from District 2 (2018–2020)[ 50] Nancy Guy ,Virginia delegate from District 83 (2020–present)[ 56] [ 53] Cliff Hayes ,Virginia delegate from District 77 (2017–present)[ 50] [ 53] Clinton Jenkins ,Virginia delegate from District 76 (2020–present)[ 50] Jay Jones ,Virginia delegate from District 89 (2018–2022)[ 50] Lynwood Lewis ,Virginia state senator from District 6 (2014–present)[ 50] [ 53] Joe Lindsey ,Virginia delegate from District 90 (2014–present)[ 50] [ 53] Mamie Locke ,Virginia state senator from District 2 (2004–present)[ 57] Bobby Mathieson ,Virginia delegate from District 21 (2008–2010)[ 58] [ 59] Delores McQuinn ,Virginia delegate from District 70 (2009–present)[ 50] Kathleen Murphy ,Virginia Delegate from District 34 (2015–present)[ 50] Don Scott ,Virginia delegate from District 80 (2020–present)[ 50] Lionell Spruill ,Virginia state senator from District 5 (2017–present)[ 50] Cheryl Turpin ,Virginia delegate from District 85 (2018–2020)[ 58] Local officials
Beverly Anderson, member of the Virginia Beach School Board, at large (2013–present)[ 50] John Bell, retireddeputy chief of the Virginia Beach Police Department [ 57] Tony Bell, retiredcaptain in the Virginia Beach Police Department [ 57] Sharon Felton, member of the Virginia Beach School Board, Beach District (2015–present)[ 50] Dorothy Holtz, member of the Virginia Beach School Board, at large (2011–present)[ 50] Phillip Kellam , commissioner of the Revenue for Virginia Beach (1998–present)[ 58] Frank LaPorte, retiredcaptain in the Virginia Beach Police Department and former president of the Virginia Beach Police Benevolent Association[ 59] Andria McClellan, member of the Norfolk City Council, Super Ward 6 (2016–present)[ 60] Aaron Rouse ,member of the Virginia Beach City Council, At Large (2019–2022)[ 61] Guy Tower,member of the Virginia Beach City Council, Beach District (2019–present)[ 62] Individuals
L.D. Britt , Brickhouse Professor of Surgery at theEastern Virginia Medical School [ 58] Harry Lester, former chairman of theChesapeake Bay Foundation (2016–2019), former president ofEastern Virginia Medical School (2005–2013)[ 38] John Malbon, president and CEO of PAPCO Inc.[ 38] Mike Powers, co-host ofThe Mike Powers & Woo Woo Show , a local radio show on94.9 The Point [ 63] Mary Katherine "Woo Woo" Wood, co-host ofThe Mike Powers & Woo Woo Show , a local radio show on94.9 The Point [ 63] Dubby Wynne, former CEO ofLandmark Communications, Inc. [ 38] Organizations
Mid-Atlantic Pipe Trades Association, Plumbers & Pipefitters Local Union 110[ 64] Virginia Beach Democratic Committee[ 65] Virginia Beach Education Association - Political Action Committee of Educators (VBEA-PACE)[ 66] 2024 Virginia Beach mayoral election ← 2020 November 5, 2024 (2024-11-05 ) Officially nonpartisan 2028 →
Results by precinctDyer : 30–40% 40–50% 50–60%Wooten : 30–40% 40–50% 50–60% 60–70%Moss : 30–40%
The2024 Virginia Beach mayoral election took place on November 5, 2024, to elect themayor of Virginia Beach . IncumbentRepublican MayorBobby Dyer announced his re-election bid in 2023.[ 68] [ 69] He was reelected with 40.9% of the vote over four opponents.
The mayoral election took place alongside other elections, including races forcity council .
2024 Virginia Beach mayoral general election[ 73] Candidate Votes % Bobby Dyer (incumbent) 88,975 40.94% Sabrina Wooten 68,987 31.74% John Moss 36,553 17.1% Chris Taylor 16,767 7.71% Richard Kowalewitch 5,369 2.47% Write-in 685 0.32% Total votes 217,336 100.00
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RetrievedSeptember 30, 2020 .^a b c Skelton, Alissa (February 27, 2020)."Virginia Beach Councilman Aaron Rouse to run for mayor" .The Virginian-Pilot . RetrievedOctober 1, 2020 . ^a b Kennedy, Sean (May 30, 2020)."Virginia Beach Councilman Aaron Rouse drops out of mayoral race" .The Virginian-Pilot . RetrievedOctober 1, 2020 . ^a b Skelton, Alissa (June 9, 2020)."Former state finance secretary, treasurer will run for Virginia Beach mayor" .The Virginian-Pilot . RetrievedOctober 1, 2020 . ^a b Brailer, Nicole (June 12, 2020)."Kowalewitch to run for Virginia Beach Mayor in November election" .WAVY-TV . RetrievedOctober 1, 2020 . ^ Eller, Jayna (September 22, 2020)."Interviews with Virginia Beach Candidates for Mayor in 2020" .Virginia Beach Forum . RetrievedOctober 9, 2020 . ^ Skelton, Alissa (November 4, 2020)."Virginia Beach mayor: Incumbents' victories are evidence of public's satisfaction with the council" .The Virginian-Pilot . RetrievedNovember 27, 2020 . ^ Wagner, Jody (November 4, 2020)."Jody Wagner Concession" .Facebook . Archived fromthe original on November 5, 2020. RetrievedNovember 5, 2020 . ^a b c Skelton, Alissa (October 9, 2020)."3 candidates are running for Virginia Beach mayor. Partisanship is leaking into the non-partisan race" .The Virginian-Pilot . RetrievedOctober 9, 2020 . ^ Dyer, Bobby (October 14, 2020)."THANK YOU to everyone who came out to our event tonight at the Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club! I'm grateful for the kind words of support from Wendy Gade, Governor Bob McDonnell, Mayor Will Sessoms, Delegate Jason Miyares, and my good friend Taylor Franklin. I am deeply humbled by all the support and honored to serve as your Mayor!" .Facebook . Archived fromthe original on October 16, 2020. RetrievedOctober 16, 2020 . ^ Dyer, Bobby (October 6, 2020)."Del. Glenn Davis "Re-elect Mayor Bobby Dyer" " .Facebook . Archived fromthe original on October 12, 2020. RetrievedOctober 12, 2020 . ^a b c d e f g h i "Endorsements – Virginia Beach Mayor Bobby Dyer" .Bobby Dyer For Mayor . Archived fromthe original on October 16, 2020. RetrievedOctober 16, 2020 .^ Dyer, Bobby (September 24, 2020)."Sen. Jen Kiggans Endorses Mayor Bobby Dyer" .Facebook . Archived fromthe original on October 12, 2020. RetrievedOctober 12, 2020 . ^ Dyer, Bobby (September 18, 2020)."Del. Barry Knight endorses Mayor Bobby Dyer" .Facebook . Archived fromthe original on October 12, 2020. RetrievedOctober 12, 2020 . ^ "Former Virginia Beach Mayor Will Sessoms endorses Bobby Dyer" .WVEC . October 1, 2020. RetrievedOctober 4, 2020 .^ Dyer, Bobby (September 28, 2020)." "Bobby Dyer has been a strong and ethical leader through some very rough times in Virginia Beach. He's been a Mayor for all people and has served with integrity. Most of all, he is a good friend and a good person and we need to keep him as our Mayor." Tina Sinnen, Clerk of Court" .Twitter . Archived fromthe original on October 4, 2020. RetrievedOctober 4, 2020 . ^ Dyer, Bobby (September 29, 2020)."Commonwealth's Attorney Colin Stolle: "The law enforcement community has faced many challenges over the last few years. Through each one, Bobby Dyer has stood there with us working to keep VB safe. I am proud to call him my Mayor and hope you will join me in voting for him." " .Twitter . Archived fromthe original on September 29, 2020. RetrievedOctober 4, 2020 . ^ Stolle, Ken (October 4, 2020)."I am proud to stand with #VirginiaBeach Mayor @BobbyDyerVB just as he has stood with our men and women in #lawenforcement and worked to keep Virginia Beach a safe, prosperous and welcoming city. #vote" .Twitter . Archived fromthe original on October 4, 2020. RetrievedOctober 4, 2020 . ^a b c d "Letters for Oct. 11: Virginia Beach vice mayor endorses Mayor Bobby Dyer" .The Virginian-Pilot . October 10, 2020. RetrievedOctober 11, 2020 .^ Dyer, Bobby (October 20, 2020)."Virginia Beach African American Political Action Council (AA PAC) ENDORSES Mayor Bobby Dyer. "Mayor Dyer has faced a series of challenges that clearly no other Virginia Beach Mayor has had to face in the partial term he has held for the past two years. He has fully supported the Virginia African American Cultural Center. His challengers, an accomplished businessperson and a distinguished former state public official, have admirable credentials but this is a non-partisan race and we feel Mr. Dyer, with the selection of a new city manager, the first African American to hold that position, and a new police chief on his watch, has earned election to a full term of his own." " .Facebook . Archived fromthe original on October 21, 2020. RetrievedOctober 21, 2020 . ^ "2020 Endorsements – Hampton Roads Black Caucus" .Hampton Roads Black Caucus . October 16, 2020. Archived fromthe original on October 18, 2020. RetrievedOctober 18, 2020 .^ Rice, Holly (October 6, 2020)."Hampton Roads Chamber | Means Business" .Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce . Archived fromthe original on October 23, 2020. RetrievedOctober 16, 2020 . ^ Dyer, Bobby (October 16, 2020)."Safe neighborhoods, great schools, economic growth and jobs. Thank you to the Realtors for their strong support for my re-election as your Mayor" .Facebook . Archived fromthe original on October 19, 2020. RetrievedOctober 19, 2020 . ^ "Notebook: Virginia Beach GOP backs candidates in nonpartisan local races; Wagner has fundraising edge in mayor's race" .The Princess Anne Independent News . September 30, 2020. Archived fromthe original on October 21, 2020. RetrievedOctober 21, 2020 .^ Dyer, Bobby (September 27, 2020)."Thank you Police Benevolent Association for your service and your support!" .Twitter . Archived fromthe original on October 4, 2020. RetrievedOctober 4, 2020 . ^ "Notebook: The right (official) contacts for voting; online nonsense about the Postal Service; some endorsements" .The Princess Anne Independent News . September 30, 2020. Archived fromthe original on October 23, 2020. RetrievedOctober 5, 2020 .^ "Our Chairman Yusuf Tejada and Vice Chair @PeterAFinocchio are hitting the streets hard today for @gadeforvirginia, Mayor @BobbyDyerVB, and our local slate! Doing everything we can to elect our great Republican candidates up and down the ballot! #SaturdaysAreForTheDoors" .Twitter . September 26, 2020. Archived fromthe original on September 26, 2020. RetrievedOctober 4, 2020 .^ Wagner, Jody (September 17, 2020)."Tim Kaine endorses Jody Wagner for Mayor • GOTV" .YouTube . Archived fromthe original on October 12, 2020. RetrievedOctober 12, 2020 . ^ Wagner, Jody (September 10, 2020)."Serving as the Treasurer of Virginia under then-Governor @MarkWarnerVA was one of the most meaningful opportunities I have had in my life. I am so grateful to have his support for our campaign! Go to iwillvote.com and request your ballot today!" .Twitter . Archived fromthe original on September 10, 2020. RetrievedOctober 4, 2020 . ^ Wagner, Jody (September 14, 2020)."Every day, I am proud to be represented by @ElaineLuriaVA in Congress. Today, I am thrilled to announce her endorsement of my campaign for VB Mayor! I look forward to working with her each and every day to make Virginia Beach the very best city it can be for every resident!" .Twitter . Archived fromthe original on September 14, 2020. RetrievedOctober 4, 2020 . ^a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r Creed, Wayne (October 11, 2020)."Across the Bay: VB Mayor Race Heats up as Aaron Rouse to Endorse Jody Wagner" .Cape Charles Mirror . Archived fromthe original on October 16, 2020. RetrievedOctober 16, 2020 . ^ Northam, Ralph (September 17, 2020)."Honored to be with @jodywagner and endorse her campaign for Virginia Beach Mayor. Don't forget early voting starts tomorrow" .Twitter . Archived fromthe original on September 17, 2020. RetrievedOctober 4, 2020 . ^ Wagner, Jody (September 18, 2020)."Thank you Delegate Alex Askew for joining me to meet some of Virginia Beach's earliest voters this morning. I'm very encouraged by the number of voters who turned out today! This year is the first year you can vote early without an excuse. I hope to earn your vote and I look forward to seeing you at polls!" .Facebook . Archived fromthe original on October 5, 2020. RetrievedOctober 5, 2020 . ^a b c d e f "Letters for Oct. 20: Virtual school isn't the best option for everyone" .The Virginian-Pilot . October 19, 2020. RetrievedOctober 21, 2020 .^ Covirs-Fowler, Kelly (August 31, 2020)."I'm looking forward to voting for Jody Wagner for Mayor! She has the track record and experience to effectively lead the largest city in our Commonwealth in a time that requires true leadership. #TeamJody" .Facebook . Archived fromthe original on October 5, 2020. RetrievedOctober 5, 2020 . ^ Filler-Corn, Eileen (June 10, 2020)."I am proud to endorse my friend Jody Wagner to be the next Mayor of Virginia Beach! Virginia Finance Secretary, State Treasurer, successful local business owner and compassionate community leader -- Jody will make an incredible Mayor. All in" .Twitter . Archived fromthe original on June 10, 2020. RetrievedOctober 4, 2020 . ^ Wagner, Jody (September 21, 2020)."Thank you, @nancyguyva, for hosting a wonderful meet-and-greet with voters in the 83rd district and across Virginia Beach! Want to host your own Zoom meet and greet with friends and neighbors? DM me!" .Twitter . Archived fromthe original on October 5, 2020. RetrievedOctober 5, 2020 . ^a b c Wagner, Jody (August 10, 2020)."I am proud to announce my Health & Public Safety Task Force, one of four task forces we are creating to guide my campaign on critical issues facing our City. I am grateful to have the support of these incredible leaders, and looking forward to what we can accomplish, together" .Twitter . Archived fromthe original on October 4, 2020. RetrievedOctober 4, 2020 . ^a b c d "Jody Wagner for Mayor Task Forces" .Jody Wagner for Mayor . RetrievedOctober 5, 2020 .^a b "Letters for Nov. 1: Jody Wagner is for police and community, former officers say" .The Virginian-Pilot . October 31, 2020. Archived fromthe original on November 2, 2020. RetrievedNovember 2, 2020 .^ McClellan, Andria (October 17, 2020)."Great to be back in my hometown of VA Beach to help my good friend @jodywagner for VB Mayor!! The largest city in VA deserves the best leadership. Former Secty of Fin, State Treasurer, small bus. owner, Jody is the real deal. VB -> VOTE for Jody! #jodyformayor #a4va" .Twitter . Archived fromthe original on October 18, 2020. RetrievedOctober 18, 2020 . ^ Wagner, Jody (October 11, 2020)."Our city is at a crossroads and we need a leader in local government who can build a coalition on Council to fight for working families and businesses. @AaronRouseVaBch has been a champion for our citizens since he was elected in 2018 and I'm so proud to have his support" .Twitter . Archived fromthe original on October 11, 2020. RetrievedOctober 11, 2020 . ^ "Letters for Oct. 5: Beach councilman endorses Jody Wagner for mayor" .The Virginian-Pilot . October 5, 2020. RetrievedOctober 5, 2020 .^a b Wagner, Jody (October 19, 2020)."Whiskey or not, I'm honored to have your endorsement! 🥃 Thank you for letting me come on the show this morning, Mike and Woo Woo! 94.9 The Point" .Facebook . Archived fromthe original on October 21, 2020. RetrievedOctober 21, 2020 . ^ "Election Day is in less than 2 weeks and we wanted to introduce you to one last group of union-friendly candidates we are supporting for local office. In Virginia Beach we endorse" .Facebook . October 23, 2020. Archived fromthe original on October 24, 2020. RetrievedOctober 24, 2020 .^ "Congratulations to Virginia Beach City Council & School Board candidates who were formally selected for recommendation by our committee. #VBDemsUnited" .Twitter . August 5, 2020. Archived fromthe original on August 5, 2020. RetrievedOctober 4, 2020 .^ "On October 8th @ 7:00 PM join VBEA PACE endorsed candidates for the Virginia Beach City Council Jody Wagner, Rosemary Wilson, Sabrina Wooten, Bill Dale, and Michael Berlucchi for a free virtual forum on public education" .Twitter . September 23, 2020. Archived fromthe original on September 23, 2020. RetrievedOctober 4, 2020 .^ "2020 November General Official Results" .Virginia Department of Elections . Archived fromthe original on November 27, 2020. RetrievedNovember 27, 2020 .^ "Dyer announces reelection bid as Virginia Beach mayor, may face former colleague Moss in 2024 race" .The Princess Anne Independent News . May 7, 2023. RetrievedMarch 3, 2024 .^a b "Virginia Beach Mayor Bobby Dyer announces reelection campaign" .13newsnow.com . April 5, 2023. RetrievedMarch 3, 2024 .^ Doucette, John-Henry (June 19, 2024)."Kowalewitch, who sued Virginia Beach over voting system, joins those challenging Dyer in mayoral race" .PrincessAnneIndy.com . RetrievedAugust 26, 2024 . ^ "vpap.org" .The Virginia Public Access Project . RetrievedMarch 3, 2024 .^ "Turpin drops out from Virginia Beach mayor race" .WAVY.com . August 27, 2024. RetrievedNovember 10, 2024 .^ "Election Results" .enr.elections.virginia.gov . RetrievedNovember 15, 2024 .