Duncan wins Democratic nomination to Jack Jouett District

There are three seats up for election on the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors this fall, but only one of them will be contested on the ballot.

In the Jack Jouett District, Sally Duncan won the Democratic nomination to succeed Diantha McKeel as Supervisor. Duncan received 726 votes compared to 451 votes for David Shreve. That’s 61.68 percent of the vote.

“I was the third highest fundraiser across the state of the 160 Supervisor races,” Duncan said in a statement. “While I was supported by people who want to build homes, I was also supported by so many local community members who believe in me and my goals.”

No Republican or independent candidates filed for the Jack Jouett District which means Duncan will be unopposed in November.

McKeel endorsed Duncan in the race. McKeel was first elected in 2013 after defeating another candidate that year.

Democrat Supervisor Ned Gallaway is the lone candidate for the Rio District on the Board of Supervisors. He was first elected to the seat in 2017 and did not have an opponent that year or in 2021.

The only race in Albemarle County this fall will be in the Samuel Miller where Democrat Fred Missel will face Republican Scott Smith.

In her statement, Duncan said she takes three conclusions from her victory. The first is that voters are in support of building more housing. The second is that it is time for a new generation to cake over.

“My opponent relied heavily on the support of long-time leaders,” Duncan said. “I think this election shows that people want to look forward, not backward.”

Duncan also said voters want an elected official who will put the time in.

“I am so excited to continue this work, and follow in the footsteps of Supervisor McKeel, whose support and encouragement has been invaluable,” Duncan said.

Before you go: This story was posted in the June 18, 2025 edition of Charlottesville Community Engagement.