There are over six months days left until the next primary election in Virginia and that will include at least one local race.
Incumbent City Councilors Brian Pinkston and Juandiego Wade will seek re-election, according to an email one of them sent to supporters on December 1.
“Mayor Wade and I will be kicking off our campaign for reelection to Charlottesville City Council on Monday, December 9th at Noon at the Free Speech Wall Downtown,” reads the email.
They will enter a race for two nominations for the November General Election ballot for terms that begin in January 2026. The Charlottesville Democratic Committee will organize that process according to their by-laws.
“Whenever candidates for Democratic nomination to public office are to be selected, either by primary, convention, or mass meeting, the Chair(s) will cause timely public notice to be made of the time, place and method of nomination and of filing requirements, if any,” reads Article 14.
This will be the first time the ranked-choice system is available for use in Charlottesville after City Council authorized.
In a statement to this publication, Pinkston said serving for the past three years has been an honor and he wants another four years alongside Wade to keep a stable government going.
“We’ve worked together with our Council colleagues — Lloyd Snook, Michael Payne, Sena Magill, Leah Puryear, and Natalie Oschrin — to rebuild a culture of mutual respect, forward-thinking, and professionalism on Council,” Pinkston wrote today.
Pinkston said the hiring of Sam Sanders has provided leadership that can implement what the city needs.
“I feel like I’ve now hit my stride and can make additional contributions to the City by serving a second term,” Pinkston said. “We have a lot left to do — especially to continue to advance on the Strategic Plan.”
In an email to this publication, Wade said he looks forward to the announcement on Monday.
Top photo credit: Incumbent Councilors Brian Pinkston and Juandiego Wade appear to be running as a ticket this year (Credit: Charlottesville Democratic Committee)
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