City
Mayor, City of Richmond
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The mayor is the elected head of the City of Richmond's government and serves a four-year term.
Nonpartisan.
Taxes & budget
Ed McDanielNo party listed
No documented position found.
Robert R. BlytheNo party listed
- Led city to revenue above projections, spending under budgetIn office
Public safety
Ed McDanielNo party listed
No documented position found.
Robert R. BlytheNo party listed
- Supports building a new city public safety buildingIn office
Roads & infrastructure
Ed McDanielNo party listed
- Proposes a 'Fix-It-First' plan for roads, drainage, utilities
- Proposes an infrastructure fund so developers contribute fairly
Robert R. BlytheNo party listed
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Ed McDanielNo party listed
- Supports expanding parks and helping local businesses grow
Robert R. BlytheNo party listed
- Supports completing phase two of the Regional Sports ComplexIn office
Government & transparency
Ed McDanielNo party listed
- Supports improving benefits for city employees
Robert R. BlytheNo party listed
No documented position found.
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