2016 Richmond, Virginia, mayoral election explained

Country:Virginia
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2012 Richmond, Virginia, mayoral election
Previous Year:2012
Next Election:2020 Richmond, Virginia, mayoral election
Next Year:2020
Nominee1:Levar Stoney
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:35,525
Percentage1:35.64%
Nominee2:Jack Berry
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:33,447
Percentage2:33.56%
Nominee4:Joe Morrissey
Party4:Independent (politician)
Popular Vote4:20,995
Percentage4:21.06%
Nominee5:Michelle Mosby
Party5:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote5:5,792
Percentage5:5.81%
Mayor
Before Election:Dwight Jones
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Levar Stoney
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

Richmond, Virginia, held a general election on November 8, 2016. Voters elected the Mayor of Richmond, Virginia, members of the Richmond City Council, as well as several other local officials. In an officially nonpartisan, three-way race, Levar Stoney, the former state Secretary of the Commonwealth defeated Jack Berry, former Hanover County Administrator, and Joe Morrissey, former delegate of the Virginia House of Delegates. Former councilperson, Michelle Mosby, finished in a distant third. On January 1, 2017, Stoney took office as the 80th mayor of Richmond, Virginia.

In the Richmond mayoral election, in addition to winning the popular vote, mayoral candidates must win the popular vote in five of the nine city districts. Stoney was able to achieve a majority of the popular vote, receiving 35,525 votes, in addition to winning five city districts, compared to three won by Berry and one won by Morrissey. The night of November 8, the Morrissey campaign conceded to Berry and Stoney,[1] and Berry's campaign conceded to Stoney the following day, when provisional and absentee ballots still had Stoney in the lead.[2]

At the age of 35, Stoney became the youngest politician to ever be elected as the Mayor of Richmond. On November 12, 2016 the Stoney campaign began the transition team between his administration, and Jones' departing administration.

Background

Incumbent Democrat Dwight C. Jones was ineligible to seek re-election due to mayoral term limits. The election was the fourth citywide election for mayor through popular vote. The election is nonpartisan, meaning no candidate can be affiliated with any party on the ticket.

Candidates

Declared

Withdrawn

Declined

Endorsements

Polling

Early polling has suggested that Joe Morrissey is the front-runner in the mayoral election, followed by Jack Berry.

Poll sourceDate(s) administeredSample sizeMargin of errorJon BalilesJack BerryJoe MorrisseyMichelle MosbyLevar StoneyBruce TylerOther/Undecided
CNU[32] August 24 – 30, 2016600±4.9%9%16%28%10%7%4%18%
American Strategies[33] [34] September 17 – 21, 2016600±4.0%12%25%29%7%14%—11%

See also

External links

Official campaign websites

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Freeman, Jr.. Vernon. Joe Morrissey concedes Richmond mayoral race. CBS6. WTVR. December 20, 2016. November 8, 2016.
  2. Web site: Robinson. Mark. Field Notes: Berry Concedes. Richmond Magazine. December 20, 2016.
  3. Web site: Dickerson. Trevor. City Councilman Jon Baliles joins race for Richmond mayor. RVA News. RVANews.com. May 26, 2016. April 5, 2016.
  4. Web site: Oliver. Ned. Venture Richmond Director Jack Berry declares he's running for mayor. Richmond Times-Dispatch. Richmond.com. May 26, 2016. April 5, 2016.
  5. Web site: Junes says he will work 'to get the city back on track'. Richmond Times-Dispatch. Mattingly. Justin. July 9, 2016. October 6, 2016.
  6. Web site: Field Notes: Morrissey In. Robinson. Mark. March 31, 2016. April 6, 2016.
  7. Web site: Mosby confirms she's running for mayor. Richmond Times-Dispatch. Moomaw. Graham. August 17, 2015. October 6, 2016.
  8. Web site: Small. Leah. Holdout Candidate Levar Stoney Joins Crowded Race for Richmond Mayor. Style Weekly. StyleWeekly.com. May 26, 2016. April 21, 2016.
  9. News: Former Richmond councilman Bruce Tyler will run for mayor. Richmond Times-Dispatch. Zullo. Robert. March 24, 2016. October 6, 2016.
  10. News: Former Councilman Bruce Tyler drops out of Richmond mayoral race; cites concerns about Morrissey victory. Richmond Times-Dispatch. Oliver. Ned. September 27, 2016. October 6, 2016.
  11. Web site: Two more candidates enter Richmond mayoral race and another drops out ahead of first forum. Richmond Times-Dispatch. Oliver. Ned. April 2, 2016. October 6, 2016.
  12. Web site: Williams making 3rd bid for mayor. Church Hill People's News. Murden. John. April 3, 2016. October 6, 2016.
  13. Web site: Richmond mayoral race down to 13 candidates after filing deadline. Richmond Times-Dispatch. Oliver. Ned. June 14, 2016. October 6, 2016.
  14. News: Lillie A. Estes announces bid for mayor. Church Hill People's News. Murden. John. July 31, 2015. September 19, 2016.
  15. News: Today, after giving much thought, prayer and consideration, I have decided NOT to continue my candidacy for mayor for the city of Richmond, Virginia. Facebook. Estes. Lillie. June 10, 2016. September 19, 2016.
  16. Web site: Field Notes: Come One, Come All. Richmond Magazine. Robinson. Mark. April 4, 2016. October 6, 2016.
  17. News: Brad Froman Suspends Campaign for Richmond Mayor. Facebook. Froman. Brad. June 13, 2016. October 7, 2016.
  18. Web site: There are now 16 candidates running for mayor of Richmond; none yet finalized for ballot. Richmond Times-Dispatch. Oliver. Ned. May 6, 2016. October 6, 2016.
  19. Web site: Five mayoral candidates fail to meet ballot requirements; Tichi Pinkney Eppes disqualified for School Board. Richmond Times-Dispatch. Oliver. Ned. June 22, 2016. October 6, 2016.
  20. News: Ingold collecting signatures to run for Mayor. Church Hill People's News. Murden. John. February 12, 2016. September 19, 2016.
  21. Web site: Field Notes: More in the Mix. Richmond Magazine. Robinson. Mark. February 18, 2016. October 6, 2016.
  22. Web site: Field Notes: Domain Wars. Richmond Magazine. Robinson. Mark. April 18, 2016. October 6, 2016.
  23. Web site: Ex-councilman Chuck Richardson, Richmond strip club owner enter mayoral race. Richmond Times-Dispatch. Oliver. Ned. May 19, 2016. October 6, 2016.
  24. Web site: Ex-Richmond councilman Chuck Richardson drops out of mayoral race. Richmond Times-Dispatch. Oliver. Ned. June 13, 2016. October 6, 2016.
  25. Web site: Small. Leah. Former Occupy Richmond Activist Alan Schintzius Enters Mayoral Race. Scrum Blog. Style Weekly. May 26, 2016. March 29, 2016.
  26. Web site: Rick Tatnall makes run for Richmond mayor official. WRIC-TV. April 14, 2016. October 6, 2016.
  27. Web site: Field Notes: Tatnall Drops Mayoral Bid. Richmond Magazine. Robinson. Mark. May 20, 2016. October 6, 2016.
  28. Web site: Field Notes: Bourne's Decision. Richmond Magazine. Robinson. Mark. March 29, 2016. October 6, 2016.
  29. Web site: Small. Leah. Chris Hilbert Decides Against Richmond Mayoral Run. Style Weekly. May 26, 2016.
  30. Web site: Mayorology 2016: Let the Elbowing Begin. Richmond Magazine. Robinson. Mark. November 3, 2015. October 6, 2016.
  31. Web site: Samuels to run for mayor?. Richmond Free Press. Lazarus. Jeremy. May 1, 2015. October 6, 2016.
  32. Web site: Morrissey leads crowded contest for Richmond mayor; voters sour on current City Council and School Board. Christopher Newport University. The Judy Ford Wason Center for Public Policy. August 30, 2016.
  33. Web site: Oliver. Ned. Realtors' poll shows Morrissey still has lead, but Berry and Stoney gaining ground. Richmond Times-Dispatch. Richmond.com. October 7, 2016.
  34. Poll conducted on behalf of the Richmond Association of Realtors, which has endorsed Jack Berry

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