City & town

Mayor of Purcellville

Vote for: 1
Term: 2 years
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The mayor presides over the Purcellville Town Council and represents the town.

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Erin K. Rayner

No party listed

Purcellville Town Council member; public policy consultant

The gist

Proposes strengthening public safety and protecting clean water.
Pledges fiscal responsibility and transparency in town government.

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Proposes strengthening public safety and protecting clean water.
Candidates' Corner: Who Is on Purcellville's 2026 Ballot
News coverage · Purcellville News · purcellvillenews.com
“Her stated priorities include strengthening public safety, protecting clean water, investing responsibly in infrastructure, and making town decisions in the open.”
Pledges fiscal responsibility and transparency in town government.
Candidates' Corner: Who Is on Purcellville's 2026 Ballot
News coverage · Purcellville News · purcellvillenews.com
“She has centered her campaign on fiscal responsibility, transparency and preserving Purcellville’s small-town character”

Christopher M. Bertaut

No party listedIncumbent

Mayor of Purcellville; telecommunications and IT professional

The gist

Supports slow growth under the 2030 Comprehensive Plan.
Opposed the proposed Valley Commerce Center annexation.

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Supports slow growth under the 2030 Comprehensive Plan.
Candidates' Corner: Who Is on Purcellville's 2026 Ballot
News coverage · Purcellville News · purcellvillenews.com
“Bertaut has said his aims include preserving the town’s character through slow growth, minimizing the burden of rates and taxes on residents”
Opposed the proposed Valley Commerce Center annexation.
Candidates' Corner: Who Is on Purcellville's 2026 Ballot
News coverage · Purcellville News · purcellvillenews.com
“he opposed the proposed Valley Commerce Center annexation”

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