2015 Alexandria, Virginia, mayoral election
The general election for mayor of Alexandria, Virginia, was held on November 3, 2015. Allison Silberberg defeated incumbent mayor Bill Euille, who was running as a write-in after being defeated by Silberberg in his attempt to seek renomination in the Democratic primary.
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Democratic primary
The Democratic primary was held June 9, 2015.[2] Vice-mayor Silberberg, a relative political newcomer, unseated longtime mayor Euille, and also defeated former mayor Donley, in what was regarded to be an upset victory.[3]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Allison Silberberg | 5,055 | 37.57 | |
| Democratic | Bill Euille (incumbent) | 4,737 | 35.21 | |
| Democratic | Kerry J. Donley | 3,662 | 27.22 | |
| Turnout | 13,454 | 16.28 | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Allison Silberberg | 16,610 | 63.03 | |
| Write-in | Bill Euille (incumbent) | 9,170 | 34.80 | |
| Write-in | Other write-ins | 573 | 2.17 | |
| Turnout | 26,353 | 31.62 | ||
References
- "City of Alexandria Nov. 3, 2015 General Election" (PDF). Retrieved November 17, 2019.
- "City of Alexandria, Virginia June 9, 2015 Election Results Democratic Primary - Vote Totals" (PDF). Alexandria, Virginia. Retrieved November 17, 2019.
- Sullivan, Patricia (June 10, 2015). "How Alexandria's longtime mayor was upset by a relative newcomer". The Washington Post. Retrieved November 18, 2019.
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