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2026 Roanoke city Council election Information
On November 3, 2026, the following positions will be open for re-election in the City of Roanoke: Three city council seats.
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Peter J. Volosin - - Term ends December 31, 2026 - Seat up for Election - did not make it through the primary.
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Vivian Sanchez-Jones - - Term ends December 31, 2026 - Seat up for Election
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Evelyn W. Powers - Seat up for Election - not running for re-election.
results of august 4, 2026 democratic primary
Candidate Information
Roanoke Times Voter Guide - September 20, 2026
Links to campaign website are included where available (click on name).
Candidates for City Council:
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Danny Clawson - Democrat - Cardinal News Interview on key issues
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Raekwon Moore - Democrat - Cardinal News Interview on key issues
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Vivian Sanchez-Jones - Democrat (Incumbent) - Cardinal News Interview on key issues
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Amada Marko - Republican - Cardinal News Interview on key issues
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Stephanie Moon - Reynolds - Independent - Cardinal News Interview on key issues
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Kathy Cohen - Independent - Cardinal News Interview on key issues
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David Bowers - Independent - Cardinal News Interview on key issues
Key Dates for 2026 Election
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Thursday June 18, 2026: Early in-person voting at the Roanoke City Office of Voter Registration and Elections begins and continues Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
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Friday, July 24, 2026 - Last day to apply for an absentee ballot to be mailed for the August 4, 2026, Primary Election.
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Saturdays, July 25 and August 1, 2026 - Early in person voting for Democratic Primary.
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Tuesday, August 4, 2026 - Election Day - Democratic Primary. Polls are open from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
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Friday September 18, 2026 - Friday, September 18, 2026 - Early in-person voting for Roanoke City Council
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Tuesday November 3, 2026: Election Day for Roanoke City Council.