Mayoral elections in Virginia Beach, Virginia

{{Infobox election

| election_name = 2008 Virginia Beach mayoral election

| flag_image = Flag of Virginia Beach, Virginia.png

| type = presidential

| ongoing = no

| previous_election =

| previous_year = 2004

| next_election = 2012 Virginia Beach mayoral election

| next_year = 2012

| election_date = {{Start date|2008|11|4}}

| image1 = File:Will Sessoms (cropped 2).jpg

| nominee1 = Will Sessoms

| popular_vote1 = 74,394

| percentage1 = 38.97%

| image2 = File:Meyera Oberndorf (5853384487) (a).jpg

| nominee2 = Meyera Oberndorf

| popular_vote2 = 67,551

| percentage2 = 35.38%

| image4 =

| nominee4 = John D. Moss

| popular_vote4 = 29,542

| percentage4 = 15.47%

| image5 = File:Scott Taylor official photo (1).jpg

| image_size = 150x150px

| nominee5 = Scott Taylor

| popular_vote5 = 19,165

| percentage5 = 10.04%

| map_image =

| map_size =

| map_caption =

| title = Mayor

| before_election = Meyera Oberndorf

| before_party = Democratic Party (United States)

| after_election = Will Sessoms

| after_party = Republican Party (United States)

| colour1 = c0c0c0

| colour2 = c0c0c0

| colour4 = c0c0c0

| colour5 = c0c0c0

}}The 2008 Virginia Beach mayoral election took place on November 4, 2008, to elect the next mayor of Virginia Beach. Incumbent Democratic Mayor Meyera Oberndorf lost re-election to Republican candidate Will Sessoms (ending Oberndorf's two-decade tenure as the city's mayor).{{cite web |author=Fernandes, Deirdre |date=2008-11-05 |title=Oberndorf concedes to Sessoms for Virginia Beach mayor |url=http://hamptonroads.com/2008/11/sessoms-pulls-ahead-oberndorf-virginia-beach-mayor-race |accessdate=2009-02-27 |work=The Virginian-Pilot |publisher=HamptonRoads.com}}

Will Sessoms was endorsed by Doug McCain, who is a Virginia Beach resident and John McCain's son.{{cite web |author=Gaudio, Greg |date=2008-06-25 |title=Will Sessoms launches Beach mayoral campaign with party |url=http://hamptonroads.com/2008/06/will-sessoms-launches-beach-mayoral-campaign-party |accessdate=2009-02-27 |work=The Virginian-Pilot |publisher=HamptonRoads.com}}{{cite web |date=2007-07-05 |title=Mayoral candidates already heading for the starting gate |url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:NVPB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11A34220AAD78B68&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420 |accessdate=2009-02-28 |work=The Virginian-Pilot |publisher=Newsbank}} By December 31, 2007, Sessoms had a US$321,000 to $5,600 fundraising edge.{{Cite web |date=2023-12-08 |title=Black Virginia Beach City Councilman Will Run For Mayor In 2024 » The New Journal and Guide |url=https://thenewjournalandguide.com/black-virginia-beach-city-councilman-will-run-for-mayor-in-2024/ |access-date=2024-03-03 |website=thenewjournalandguide.com |language=en}}

{{Election box begin no change

| title = 2008 Virginia Beach's mayoral election{{cite web|title=November 4, 2008 General and Special Elections City of Virginia Beach - Official Results|url=https://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/voter-registrar/Documents/2008%20Election%20Results/November2008Results[1].pdf|publisher= Virginia Beach |access-date=1 October 2019}}}}

{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change|

|party = Non-partisan democracy

|candidate = Will Sessoms

|votes = 74,394

|percentage = 38.97

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change|

|party = Non-partisan democracy

|candidate = Meyera Oberndorf

|votes = 67,551

|percentage = 35.38

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change|

|party = Non-partisan democracy

|candidate = John D. Moss

|votes = 29,542

|percentage = 15.47

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change|

|party = Non-partisan democracy

|candidate = Scott Taylor

|votes = 19,165

|percentage = 10.04

}}

{{Election box candidate no change|

|party =

|candidate = Write-in

|votes = 262

|percentage = 0.14

}}

{{Election box total no change|

|votes = 190,914

|percentage =

}}

{{Election box end}}

{{Infobox election

| election_name = 2012 Virginia Beach mayoral election

| flag_image = Flag of Virginia Beach, Virginia.png

| type = presidential

| ongoing = no

| previous_election = 2008 Virginia Beach mayoral election

| previous_year = 2008

| next_election = 2016 Virginia Beach mayoral election

| next_year = 2016

| election_date = {{Start date|2012|11|6}}

| image1 = 150x150px

| nominee1 = Will Sessoms

| popular_vote1 = 124,263

| percentage1 = 69.01%

| image2 =

| nominee2 = Richard W. “RK” Kowalewitch

| popular_vote2 = 34,145

| percentage2 = 18.96%

| image3 =

| nominee3 = Walter W. Erb

| popular_vote3 = 20,763

| percentage3 = 11.53%

| map_image =

| map_size =

| map_caption =

| title = Mayor

| before_election = Will Sessoms

| before_party = Republican Party (United States)

| after_election = Will Sessoms

| after_party = Republican Party (United States)

| colour2 = c0c0c0

| colour1 = c0c0c0

| colour3 = c0c0c0

}}The 2012 Virginia Beach mayoral election took place on November 6, 2012, to elect the mayor of Virginia Beach. Incumbent Republican Mayor Will Sessoms won re-election with 69.01% of the vote.{{Cite web |date=2023-12-07 |title=Virginia Beach City Councilmember Sabrina Wooten announces run for mayor |url=https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/local/mycity/virginia-beach/sabrina-wooten-virginia-beach-city-councilmember-running-for-mayor/291-2f9ddd51-bb7e-4a49-8404-7e55ee7cd880 |access-date=2024-03-03 |website=13newsnow.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=vpap.org |url=https://www.vpap.org/candidates/215381/elections/www.vpap.org/candidates/215381/elections/ |access-date=2024-03-04 |website=The Virginia Public Access Project |language=en}}

{{Election box begin no change | title=2012 Virginia Beach mayoral election{{cite web|title=November 6, 2012 General and Special Elections City of Virginia Beach - Official Results |url=https://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/voter-registrar/Documents/2012%20Election%20Results/ConsAmendMayor.pdf |publisher= Virginia Beach |access-date=1 October 2019}}}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change|

|party = Non-partisan democracy

|candidate = Will Sessoms

|votes = 124,263

|percentage = 69.01

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change|

|party = Non-partisan democracy

|candidate = Richard W. “RK” Kowalewitch

|votes = 34,145

|percentage = 18.96

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change|

|party = Non-partisan democracy

|candidate = Walter W. Erb

|votes = 20,763

|percentage = 11.53

}}

{{Election box candidate no change|

|party =

|candidate = Write-in

|votes = 906

|percentage = 0.50

}}

{{Election box total no change|

|votes = 180,077

|percentage =

}}

{{Election box end}}

{{Infobox election

| election_name = 2016 Virginia Beach mayoral election

| flag_image = Flag of Virginia Beach, Virginia.png

| type = presidential

| ongoing = no

| previous_election = 2012 Virginia Beach mayoral election

| previous_year = 2012

| next_election = 2018 Virginia Beach mayoral special election

| next_year = 2018

| election_date = {{Start date|2016|11|8}}

| image1 = File:Will Sessoms (cropped 2).jpg

| image_size = 150x150px

| nominee1 = Will Sessoms

| popular_vote1 = 101,251

| percentage1 = 54.1%

| image2 = 3x4.svg

| nominee2 = Richard W. "RK" Kowalewitch

| popular_vote2 = 36,329

| percentage2 = 19.41%

| image4 =

| nominee4 = A. M. "Don" Weeks

| popular_vote4 = 34,449

| percentage4 = 18.41%

| image5 =

| nominee5 = George Furman III

| popular_vote5 = 14,238

| percentage5 = 7.61%

| map_image =

| map_size =

| map_caption =

| title = Mayor

| before_election = Will Sessoms

| before_party = Republican Party (United States)

| after_election = Will Sessoms

| after_party = Republican Party (United States)

| colour1 = c0c0c0

| colour2 = c0c0c0

| colour4 = c0c0c0

| colour5 = c0c0c0

}}The 2016 Virginia Beach mayoral election took place on November 8, 2016, to elect the mayor of Virginia Beach. Incumbent Republican Mayor Will Sessoms ran for a third term.{{Cite web |date=2016-02-23 |title=Despite legal problems, Virginia Beach Mayor Sessoms says he’s running for re-election |url=https://www.wtkr.com/2016/02/22/despite-his-legal-problems-over-the-last-15-months-virginia-beach-mayor-sessoms-says-hes-running-for-re-election |access-date=2024-03-03 |website=News 3 WTKR Norfolk |language=en}} He was re-elected with 54.1% of the vote.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2016-11-09 |title=Sessoms declares victory in pursuit of third term as Virginia Beach mayor; in Kempsville, Ross-Hammond poised to be lone council incumbent to fall |url=https://princessanneindy.com/2016/11/09/elect/ |access-date=2024-03-03 |website=The Princess Anne Independent News |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2016-11-08 |title=John Rowe defeats Portsmouth Mayor Kenny Wright; Sessom wins Va. Beach |url=https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/politics/elections/john-rowe-defeats-portsmouth-mayor-kenny-wright-sessom-wins-va-beach/291-349900152 |access-date=2024-03-03 |website=13newsnow.com |language=en-US}}

{{Election box begin no change

| title = 2016 Virginia Beach's mayoral election{{cite web |title=2016 November General Official Results |url=https://results.elections.virginia.gov/vaelections/2016%20November%20General/Site/Locality/VIRGINIA%20BEACH%20CITY/Index.html |website=Virginia Department of Elections |access-date=September 30, 2020}}}}

{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change|

|party = Non-partisan democracy

|candidate = Will Sessoms

|votes = 101,251

|percentage = 54.1

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change|

|party = Non-partisan democracy

|candidate = Richard W. "RK" Kowalewitch

|votes = 36,329

|percentage = 19.41

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change|

|party = Non-partisan democracy

|candidate = A. M. "Don" Weeks

|votes = 34,449

|percentage = 18.41

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change|

|party = Non-partisan democracy

|candidate = George Furman III

|votes = 14,238

|percentage = 7.61

}}

{{Election box candidate no change|

|party =

|candidate = Write-in

|votes = 898

|percentage = 0.48

}}

{{Election box total no change|

|votes = 187,307

|percentage =

}}

{{Election box end}}

{{Infobox election

| election_name = 2018 Virginia Beach mayoral special election

| flag_image = Flag of Virginia Beach, Virginia.png

| type = presidential

| ongoing = no

| previous_election = 2016 Virginia Beach mayoral election

| previous_year = 2016

| next_election = 2020 Virginia Beach mayoral election

| next_year = 2020

| election_date = {{Start date|2018|11|6}}
{{nobold|Officially nonpartisan}}

| image1 = File:NAS Oceana Thanks City of Virginia Beach (1) (cropped).jpg

| nominee1 = Bobby Dyer

| party1 = Republican Party (United States)

| popular_vote1 = 82,201

| percentage1 = 51.80%

| image2 =

| nominee2 = M. Ben Davenport

| party2 = Democratic Party (United States)

| popular_vote2 = 75,693

| percentage2 = 47.70%

| map_image = 2018 VA Beach Mayoral election.svg

| map_size = 150px

| map_caption = Results by precinct
Dyer: {{legend0|#FFCCAA|40–50%}} {{legend0|#FFB380|50–60%}} {{legend0|#FF9955|60–70%}}
Davenport: {{legend0|#7DDDDD|40–50%}} {{legend0|#51C2C2|50–60%}}
Tie:{{legend0|#D2B1D9|40–50%}}

| title = Mayor

| before_election = Louis Jones (acting)

| before_party = Republican Party (United States)

| after_election = Bobby Dyer

| after_party = Republican Party (United States)

| colour1 = c0c0c0

| colour2 = c0c0c0

}}The 2018 Virginia Beach mayoral special election took place on November 6, 2018, to elect the next mayor of Virginia Beach. concurrently with various state and local elections. Incumbent Republican mayor Will Sessoms resigned, which led to the special election.{{cite web |last1=Skelton |first1=Alissa |date=April 18, 2018 |title=Virginia Beach Mayor Sessoms announces he's resigning |url=https://www.pilotonline.com/government/local/article_bc16662e-42b2-11e8-862b-3b52f28af3ca.html |access-date=September 30, 2020 |website=The Virginian-Pilot}} Republican candidate Bobby Dyer defeated Democratic candidate M. Ben Davenport with 51.80% of the vote.{{Cite web |last=CoVaBizMag |date=2019-02-19 |title=Virginia Beach's New Mayor Bobby Dyer {{!}} CoVaBiz Magazine |url=https://covabizmag.com/virginia-beachs-new-mayor-bobby-dyer/ |access-date=2024-03-03 |website=covabizmag.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2018-11-20 |title=Bobby Dyer sworn-in as Virginia Beach mayor |url=https://www.wtkr.com/2018/11/20/bobby-dyer-to-be-sworn-in-as-virginia-beach-mayor |access-date=2024-03-03 |website=News 3 WTKR Norfolk |language=en}}

Dyer was a physical therapist as well as a professor of government at Regent University,{{cite news |last1=Skelton |first1=Alissa |title=Councilman Bobby Dyer is becoming mayor of Virginia Beach. Here's how he intends to lead. |url=https://pilotonline.com/news/government/local/article_d08802d2-e9e9-11e8-b041-7b9d3a7962ab.html |access-date=January 29, 2019 |publisher=The Virginian Post |date=November 16, 2018}}{{cite news |last1=Skelton |first1=Alissa |title=Who will become the next mayor of Virginia Beach? |url=https://pilotonline.com/news/government/local/article_08b3b288-d85f-11e8-b2ea-975e769a7c48.html |access-date=January 29, 2019 |publisher=The Virginian Post |date=October 27, 2018}} and M. Ben Davenport had served as an at-large member of the Virginia Beach City Council since 2015.{{cite web |title=M. Ben Davenport |url=https://ballotpedia.org/M._Ben_Davenport |website=Ballotpedia |access-date=17 April 2020 |language=en}}

Dyer won despite being outspent by Davenport 5 to 1.{{cite news |last1=Skelton |first1=Alissa |title=In Virginia Beach mayor's race, longtime councilman will become the new mayor |url=https://pilotonline.com/news/government/politics/local/article_fdf027ca-dd57-11e8-8d4f-eb9d51f996d3.html |access-date=January 29, 2019 |publisher=The Virginian Post |date=November 6, 2018}}

{{Election box begin no change

| title = 2018 Virginia Beach's mayoral special election{{cite web |title=2018 November General Official Results |url=https://results.elections.virginia.gov/vaelections/2018%20November%20General/Site/Locality/VIRGINIA%20BEACH%20CITY/Index.html |website=Virginia Department of Elections |access-date=September 30, 2020}}}}

{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change|

|party = Non-partisan democracy

|candidate = Bobby Dyer

|votes = 82,201

|percentage = 51.80

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change|

|party = Non-partisan democracy

|candidate = M. Ben Davenport

|votes = 75,693

|percentage = 47.70

}}

{{Election box candidate no change|

|party =

|candidate = Write-in

|votes = 789

|percentage = 0.50

}}

{{Election box total no change|

|votes = 158,683

|percentage =100.00

}}

{{Election box end}}

{{Infobox election

| election_name = 2020 Virginia Beach mayoral election

| flag_image = Flag of Virginia Beach, Virginia.png

| type = presidential

| ongoing = no

| previous_election = 2018 Virginia Beach mayoral special election

| previous_year = 2018

| next_election = 2024 Virginia Beach mayoral election

| next_year = 2024

| election_date = {{Start date|2020|11|3}}
{{nobold|Officially nonpartisan}}

| image1 = File:NAS Oceana Thanks City of Virginia Beach (1) (cropped).jpg

| nominee1 = Bobby Dyer

| party1 = Republican Party (United States)

| popular_vote1 = 113,567

| percentage1 = 51.64

| image2 = Jody_Wagner_2008-08-20.jpg

| nominee2 = Jody Wagner

| party2 = Democratic Party (United States)

| popular_vote2 = 96,400

| percentage2 = 43.83

| map_image = 2020 VA Beach Mayoral election.svg

| map_size = 170px

| map_caption = Results by precinct
Dyer: {{legend0|#FFB580|40–50%}} {{legend0|#FF9A50|50–60%}} {{legend0|#EE8E50|60–70%}} {{legend0|#D69850|70–80%}}
Wagner: {{legend0|#7DDDDD|40–50%}} {{legend0|#51C2C2|50–60%}} {{legend0|#2AACAC|60–70%}} {{legend0|#009696|70–80%}}

| title = Mayor

| before_election = Bobby Dyer

| before_party = Republican Party (United States)

| after_election = Bobby Dyer

| after_party = Republican Party (United States)

| colour1 = c0c0c0

| colour2 = c0c0c0

}}The 2020 Virginia Beach mayoral election took place on November 3, 2020, to elect the mayor of Virginia Beach. Incumbent Republican Mayor Bobby Dyer defeated Democrat Jody Wagner, who was the former Virginia Secretary of Finance and Virginia State Treasurer, with 51.64% of the vote.

Bobby Dyer was first elected in a 2018 special election held due to the resignation of Mayor Will Sessoms.

On February 27, 2020, city council member Aaron Rouse announced his intention to seek office. When reached by The Virginian-Pilot for comment on the announcement, Bobby Dyer confirmed that he would be seeking re-election.{{cite web |last1=Skelton |first1=Alissa |title=Virginia Beach Councilman Aaron Rouse to run for mayor |url=https://www.pilotonline.com/government/local/vp-nw-virginia-beach-mayor-0228-20200228-j7mudumqe5horpb63n6mhzmiu4-story.html |website=The Virginian-Pilot |access-date=October 1, 2020 |date=February 27, 2020}} On May 30, 2020, Rouse announced that he was dropping out of the race citing the coronavirus pandemic as the reason for ending his campaign.{{cite web |last1=Kennedy |first1=Sean |title=Virginia Beach Councilman Aaron Rouse drops out of mayoral race |url=https://www.pilotonline.com/government/elections/vp-nw-aaron-rouse-drops-out-20200530-doif4vfjlbdnpbqei6aul7vq3a-story.html |website=The Virginian-Pilot |access-date=October 1, 2020 |date=May 30, 2020}} On June 9, 2020, former Virginia Secretary of Finance Jody Wagner announced that she would challenge Dyer in the upcoming election.{{cite web |last1=Skelton |first1=Alissa |title=Former state finance secretary, treasurer will run for Virginia Beach mayor |url=https://www.pilotonline.com/government/local/vp-nw-virginia-beach-mayor-wagner-0610-20200609-ekifkthlhnadtmbknvzmgzn554-story.html |website=The Virginian-Pilot |access-date=October 1, 2020 |date=June 9, 2020}} On June 12, 2020, businessman Richard W. "RK" Kowalewitch announced that he would also challenge Dyer.{{cite web |last1=Brailer |first1=Nicole |title=Kowalewitch to run for Virginia Beach Mayor in November election |url=https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/virginia-beach/kowalewitch-to-run-for-virginia-beach-mayor-in-november-election/ |website=WAVY-TV |access-date=October 1, 2020 |date=June 12, 2020}}

On October 8, 2020, the Virginia Beach Forum conducted a series of interviews with Dyer, Wagner, and Kowalewitch.{{cite web |last1=Eller |first1=Jayna |title=Interviews with Virginia Beach Candidates for Mayor in 2020 |url=http://www.vabeachforum.com/interviews-with-virginia-beach-candidates-for-mayor-in-2020/ |website=Virginia Beach Forum |access-date=October 9, 2020 |date=September 22, 2020}}

On November 4, 2020, results confirmed that Dyer had won the election and been reelected to a second term.{{cite web |last1=Skelton |first1=Alissa |title=Virginia Beach mayor: Incumbents' victories are evidence of public's satisfaction with the council |url=https://www.pilotonline.com/government/elections/2020-results/vp-nw-vb-council-elections-1105-20201104-qcjbqvmxzzatxhhzt5gg7me6va-htmlstory.html |website=The Virginian-Pilot |access-date=November 27, 2020 |date=November 4, 2020}} That morning, Wagner conceded to Dyer, saying in a statement that they "both agreed that what our city needs right now is unity, and I look forward to working with him to move our city forward and address the critical challenges we face. While I am disappointed in the outcome of the election, I am incredibly grateful for the support from friends, family, and our entire community."{{cite web |last1=Wagner |first1=Jody |title=Jody Wagner Concession |url=https://www.facebook.com/jodywagnervb/posts/175558967532186 |website=Facebook |access-date=November 5, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201105060458/https://www.facebook.com/jodywagnervb/posts/175558967532186 |archive-date=November 5, 2020 |language=en |date=November 4, 2020 |url-status=dead }}

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Governors

• Bob McDonnell, governor of Virginia (2010–2014){{cite web |last1=Dyer |first1=Bobby |title=THANK YOU to everyone who came out to our event tonight at the Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club! I'm grateful for the kind words of support from Wendy Gade, Governor Bob McDonnell, Mayor Will Sessoms, Delegate Jason Miyares, and my good friend Taylor Franklin. I am deeply humbled by all the support and honored to serve as your Mayor! |url=https://www.facebook.com/MayorBobbyDyer/posts/742729029610951 |website=Facebook |access-date=October 16, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201016191633/https://www.facebook.com/MayorBobbyDyer/posts/742729029610951 |archive-date=October 16, 2020 |language=en |date=October 14, 2020 |url-status=dead }}

State legislators

• Glenn Davis, Virginia delegate from District 84 (2014–present), Member of the Virginia Beach City Council, Rose Hall District (2009–2013){{cite web |last1=Dyer |first1=Bobby |title=Del. Glenn Davis "Re-elect Mayor Bobby Dyer" |url=https://www.facebook.com/MayorBobbyDyer/posts/736670800216774 |website=Facebook |access-date=October 12, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201012040002/https://www.facebook.com/MayorBobbyDyer/posts/736670800216774 |archive-date=October 12, 2020 |language=en |date=October 6, 2020 |url-status=dead }}
• Bill DeSteph, Virginia state senator from District 8 (2016–present), Virginia Delegate from District 82 (2014–2016), Member of Virginia Beach City Council, At Large (2006–2013){{cite web |title=Endorsements – Virginia Beach Mayor Bobby Dyer |url=http://www.bobbydyerformayor.com/endorsements/ |website=Bobby Dyer For Mayor |access-date=October 16, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201016192112/http://www.bobbydyerformayor.com/endorsements/ |archive-date=October 16, 2020 |language=en}}
• Jen Kiggans, Virginia state senator from District 7 (2020–2023){{cite web |last1=Dyer |first1=Bobby |title=Sen. Jen Kiggans Endorses Mayor Bobby Dyer |url=https://www.facebook.com/MayorBobbyDyer/posts/727418014475386 |website=Facebook |access-date=October 12, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201012041313/https://www.facebook.com/MayorBobbyDyer/posts/727418014475386 |archive-date=October 12, 2020 |language=en |date=September 24, 2020}}
• Barry Knight, Virginia delegate from District 81 (2009–present){{cite web |last1=Dyer |first1=Bobby |title=Del. Barry Knight endorses Mayor Bobby Dyer |url=https://www.facebook.com/MayorBobbyDyer/posts/722686321615222 |website=Facebook |access-date=October 12, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201012041829/https://www.facebook.com/MayorBobbyDyer/posts/722686321615222 |archive-date=October 12, 2020 |language=en |date=September 18, 2020}}
• Jason Miyares, Virginia delegate from District 82 (2016–2022)

Local officials

• Leigh Henderson, Virginia Beach treasurer (2018–present)
• Louis Jones, member of Virginia Beach City Council, Bayside District (1983–present)
• John Moss, member of Virginia Beach City Council, at large (2011–present)
• Will Sessoms, mayor of Virginia Beach (2009–2018){{cite web |title=Former Virginia Beach Mayor Will Sessoms endorses Bobby Dyer |url=https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/local/mycity/virginia-beach/former-virginia-beach-mayor-will-sessoms-endorses-bobby-dyer/291-b06973a9-6a8c-495e-9d81-98ced5bce648 |website=WVEC |access-date=October 4, 2020 |date=October 1, 2020}}
• Tina Sinnen, clerk of the Virginia Beach Circuit Court (2019–present){{cite web |last1=Dyer |first1=Bobby |title="Bobby Dyer has been a strong and ethical leader through some very rough times in Virginia Beach. He's been a Mayor for all people and has served with integrity. Most of all, he is a good friend and a good person and we need to keep him as our Mayor." Tina Sinnen, Clerk of Court |url=https://twitter.com/BobbyDyerVB/status/1310691278682812418 |website=Twitter |access-date=October 4, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201004205709/https://twitter.com/BobbyDyerVB/status/1310691278682812418 |archive-date=October 4, 2020 |date=September 28, 2020}}
• Colin Stolle, Commonwealth's Attorney for the City of Virginia Beach (2013–present){{cite web |last1=Dyer |first1=Bobby |title=Commonwealth's Attorney Colin Stolle: "The law enforcement community has faced many challenges over the last few years. Through each one, Bobby Dyer has stood there with us working to keep VB safe. I am proud to call him my Mayor and hope you will join me in voting for him." |url=https://twitter.com/BobbyDyerVB/status/1310988392885374977 |website=Twitter |access-date=October 4, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200929192752/https://twitter.com/BobbyDyerVB/status/1310988392885374977 |archive-date=September 29, 2020 |language=en |date=September 29, 2020}}
• Ken Stolle, sheriff of Virginia Beach (2010–present), Virginia state senator from District 8 (1992–2010){{cite web |last1=Stolle |first1=Ken |title=I am proud to stand with #VirginiaBeach Mayor @BobbyDyerVB just as he has stood with our men and women in #lawenforcement and worked to keep Virginia Beach a safe, prosperous and welcoming city. #vote |url=https://twitter.com/kenstolle/status/1311759910049325067 |website=Twitter |access-date=October 4, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201004083342/https://twitter.com/kenstolle/status/1311759910049325067 |archive-date=October 4, 2020 |language=en |date=October 4, 2020}}
• Jim Wood, vice mayor of Virginia Beach (2018–present), member of Virginia Beach City Council, Lynnhaven District (2002–present){{cite web |title=Letters for Oct. 11: Virginia Beach vice mayor endorses Mayor Bobby Dyer |url=https://www.pilotonline.com/opinion/letters/vp-ed-lets-1011-20201010-k3n6mk4egzan5jdbvqxxa4ym5u-story.html |website=The Virginian-Pilot |access-date=October 11, 2020 |date=October 10, 2020}}

Organizations

• African American Political Action Council (AA PAC){{cite web |last1=Dyer |first1=Bobby |title=Virginia Beach African American Political Action Council (AA PAC) ENDORSES Mayor Bobby Dyer. "Mayor Dyer has faced a series of challenges that clearly no other Virginia Beach Mayor has had to face in the partial term he has held for the past two years. He has fully supported the Virginia African American Cultural Center. His challengers, an accomplished businessperson and a distinguished former state public official, have admirable credentials but this is a non-partisan race and we feel Mr. Dyer, with the selection of a new city manager, the first African American to hold that position, and a new police chief on his watch, has earned election to a full term of his own." |url=https://www.facebook.com/MayorBobbyDyer/posts/747227675827753 |website=Facebook |access-date=October 21, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201021191503/https://www.facebook.com/MayorBobbyDyer/posts/747227675827753 |archive-date=October 21, 2020 |date=October 20, 2020}}
• Coastal Virginia Building Industry Association
• Hampton Roads Black Caucus{{cite web |title=2020 Endorsements – Hampton Roads Black Caucus |url=http://hamptonroadsblackcaucus.org/hrbc-news/2020-endorsements/ |website=Hampton Roads Black Caucus |access-date=October 18, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201018160011/http://hamptonroadsblackcaucus.org/hrbc-news/2020-endorsements/ |archive-date=October 18, 2020 |date=October 16, 2020}}
• Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce{{cite web |last1=Rice |first1=Holly |title=Hampton Roads Chamber {{!}} Means Business |url=https://www.hrchamber.com/news/article/october/06/2020/hampton-roads-chamber-division-board-endorsements/ |website=Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce |access-date=October 16, 2020 |language=en |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023041942/https://www.hrchamber.com/news/article/october/06/2020/hampton-roads-chamber-division-board-endorsements/ |archive-date=October 23, 2020 |date=October 6, 2020}}
• Hampton Roads Realtors Association{{cite web |last1=Dyer |first1=Bobby |title=Safe neighborhoods, great schools, economic growth and jobs. Thank you to the Realtors for their strong support for my re-election as your Mayor |url=https://www.facebook.com/MayorBobbyDyer/posts/744059786144542 |website=Facebook |access-date=October 19, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201019024836/https://www.facebook.com/MayorBobbyDyer/posts/744059786144542 |archive-date=October 19, 2020 |language=en |date=October 16, 2020 |url-status=dead }}
• Republican Party of Virginia Beach{{cite web |title=Notebook: Virginia Beach GOP backs candidates in nonpartisan local races; Wagner has fundraising edge in mayor's race |url=http://princessanneindy.com/2020/09/30/political-notebook-4/ |website=The Princess Anne Independent News |access-date=October 21, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201021192526/http://princessanneindy.com/2020/09/30/political-notebook-4/ |archive-date=October 21, 2020 |date=September 30, 2020}}
• Virginia Beach Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 8
• Virginia Beach Hospitality PAC
• Virginia Beach Police Benevolent Association, Local 34{{cite web |last1=Dyer |first1=Bobby |title=Thank you Police Benevolent Association for your service and your support! |url=https://twitter.com/BobbyDyerVB/status/1310245772731056130 |website=Twitter |access-date=October 4, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201004204719/https://twitter.com/BobbyDyerVB/status/1310245772731056130 |archive-date=October 4, 2020 |date=September 27, 2020}}
• Virginia Beach Professional Firefighters Local 2924{{cite web |title= Notebook: The right (official) contacts for voting; online nonsense about the Postal Service; some endorsements |url= http://princessanneindy.com/2020/09/30/political-notebook-2/ |website=The Princess Anne Independent News |access-date=October 5, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023043121/http://princessanneindy.com/2020/09/30/political-notebook-2/ |archive-date=October 23, 2020 |date=September 30, 2020}}
• Virginia Beach Young Republicans{{cite web |title=Our Chairman Yusuf Tejada and Vice Chair @PeterAFinocchio are hitting the streets hard today for @gadeforvirginia, Mayor @BobbyDyerVB, and our local slate! Doing everything we can to elect our great Republican candidates up and down the ballot! #SaturdaysAreForTheDoors |url=https://twitter.com/VBYR/status/1309905380202491904 |website=Twitter |access-date=October 4, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200926183124/https://twitter.com/VBYR/status/1309905380202491904 |archive-date=September 26, 2020 |date=September 26, 2020}}

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U.S. senators

• Tim Kaine, U.S. senator from Virginia (2013–present){{cite web |last1=Wagner |first1=Jody |title=Tim Kaine endorses Jody Wagner for Mayor • GOTV |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbFmaBnGR-I |website=YouTube |access-date=October 12, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201012173315/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbFmaBnGR-I |archive-date=October 12, 2020 |date=September 17, 2020}}
• Mark Warner, U.S. senator from Virginia (2009–present){{cite web |last1=Wagner |first1=Jody |title=Serving as the Treasurer of Virginia under then-Governor @MarkWarnerVA was one of the most meaningful opportunities I have had in my life. I am so grateful to have his support for our campaign! Go to iwillvote.com and request your ballot today! |url=https://twitter.com/jodywagner/status/1304188554931826691 |website=Twitter |access-date=October 4, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200910224525/https://twitter.com/jodywagner/status/1304188554931826691 |archive-date=September 10, 2020 |language=en |date=September 10, 2020}}

U.S. representatives

• Elaine Luria, U.S. representative from VA-02 (2019–2023){{cite web |last1=Wagner |first1=Jody |title=Every day, I am proud to be represented by @ElaineLuriaVA in Congress. Today, I am thrilled to announce her endorsement of my campaign for VB Mayor! I look forward to working with her each and every day to make Virginia Beach the very best city it can be for every resident! |url=https://twitter.com/jodywagner/status/1305299493429153793 |website=Twitter |access-date=October 4, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200914001720/https://twitter.com/jodywagner/status/1305299493429153793 |archive-date=September 14, 2020 |language=en |date=September 14, 2020}}
• Bobby Scott, U.S. representative from VA-03 (1993–present){{cite web |last1=Creed |first1=Wayne |title=Across the Bay: VB Mayor Race Heats up as Aaron Rouse to Endorse Jody Wagner |url=http://www.capecharlesmirror.com/news/across-the-bay-vb-mayor-race-heats-up-as-aaron-rouse-to-endorse-jody-wagner/ |website=Cape Charles Mirror |access-date=October 16, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201016192447/http://www.capecharlesmirror.com/news/across-the-bay-vb-mayor-race-heats-up-as-aaron-rouse-to-endorse-jody-wagner/ |archive-date=October 16, 2020 |language=en |date=October 11, 2020}}

Governors

• Ralph Northam, governor of Virginia (2018–2022){{cite web |last1=Northam |first1=Ralph |title=Honored to be with @jodywagner and endorse her campaign for Virginia Beach Mayor. Don't forget early voting starts tomorrow. |url=https://twitter.com/RalphNortham/status/1306700347428278274 |website=Twitter |access-date=October 4, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200917210353/https://twitter.com/RalphNortham/status/1306700347428278274 |archive-date=September 17, 2020 |language=en |date=September 17, 2020}}

Attorneys general

• Mark Herring, attorney general of Virginia (2014–2022)

State legislators

• Alex Askew, Virginia delegate from District 85 (2020–2022){{cite web |last1=Wagner |first1=Jody |title=Thank you Delegate Alex Askew for joining me to meet some of Virginia Beach's earliest voters this morning. I'm very encouraged by the number of voters who turned out today! This year is the first year you can vote early without an excuse. I hope to earn your vote and I look forward to seeing you at polls! |url=https://www.facebook.com/jodywagnervb/posts/160580512363365 |website=Facebook |access-date=October 5, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005172113/https://www.facebook.com/jodywagnervb/posts/160580512363365 |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |date=September 18, 2020}}
• Hala Ayala, Virginia delegate from District 51 (2018–2022)
• Lamont Bagby, Virginia delegate from District 74 (2015–present)
• Betsy Carr, Virginia delegate from District 69 (2010–present)
• Kelly Convirs-Fowler, Virginia delegate from District 21 (2018–present){{cite web |last1=Covirs-Fowler |first1=Kelly |title=I'm looking forward to voting for Jody Wagner for Mayor! She has the track record and experience to effectively lead the largest city in our Commonwealth in a time that requires true leadership. #TeamJody |url=https://www.facebook.com/DelegateFowler/posts/im-looking-forward-to-voting-for-jody-wagner-for-mayor-she-has-the-track-record-/3734785139883366/ |website=Facebook |access-date=October 5, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005171032/https://www.facebook.com/DelegateFowler/posts/im-looking-forward-to-voting-for-jody-wagner-for-mayor-she-has-the-track-record-/3734785139883366/ |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |date=August 31, 2020 |url-status=dead }}
• Eileen Filler-Corn, Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates (2020–2022), Virginia Delegate from District 41 (2010–present){{cite web |last1=Filler-Corn |first1=Eileen |title=I am proud to endorse my friend Jody Wagner to be the next Mayor of Virginia Beach! Virginia Finance Secretary, State Treasurer, successful local business owner and compassionate community leader -- Jody will make an incredible Mayor. All in. |url=https://twitter.com/EFillerCorn/status/1270785803963305985 |website=Twitter |access-date=October 4, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200610184922/https://twitter.com/EFillerCorn/status/1270785803963305985 |archive-date=June 10, 2020 |date=June 10, 2020}}
• Jennifer Caroll Foy, Virginia delegate from District 2 (2018–2020)
• Nancy Guy, Virginia delegate from District 83 (2020–present){{cite web |last1=Wagner |first1=Jody |title=Thank you, @nancyguyva, for hosting a wonderful meet-and-greet with voters in the 83rd district and across Virginia Beach! Want to host your own Zoom meet and greet with friends and neighbors? DM me! |url=https://twitter.com/jodywagner/status/1308229892430082049 |website=Twitter |access-date=October 5, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005171021/https://twitter.com/jodywagner/status/1308229892430082049 |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |date=September 21, 2020}}
• Cliff Hayes, Virginia delegate from District 77 (2017–present)
• Clinton Jenkins, Virginia delegate from District 76 (2020–present)
• Jay Jones, Virginia delegate from District 89 (2018–2022)
• Lynwood Lewis, Virginia state senator from District 6 (2014–present){{cite web |title=Letters for Oct. 20: Virtual school isn't the best option for everyone |url=https://www.pilotonline.com/opinion/letters/vp-ed-lets-1020-20201019-bmwna7fwwjetvciwhazb2z4rqy-story.html |website=The Virginian-Pilot |access-date=October 21, 2020 |date=October 19, 2020}}
• Joe Lindsey, Virginia delegate from District 90 (2014–present)
• Mamie Locke, Virginia state senator from District 2 (2004–present){{cite web |last1=Wagner |first1=Jody |title=I am proud to announce my Health & Public Safety Task Force, one of four task forces we are creating to guide my campaign on critical issues facing our City. I am grateful to have the support of these incredible leaders, and looking forward to what we can accomplish, together. |url=https://twitter.com/jodywagner/status/1292942065576411139 |website=Twitter |access-date=October 4, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201004200615/https://twitter.com/jodywagner/status/1292942065576411139?failedScript=polyfills |archive-date=October 4, 2020 |language=en |date=August 10, 2020}}
• Bobby Mathieson, Virginia delegate from District 21 (2008–2010){{cite web |title=Letters for Nov. 1: Jody Wagner is for police and community, former officers say |url=https://www.pilotonline.com/opinion/letters/vp-ed-lets-1101-20201031-q3bxkvb4wbb6rddlyynnl6tf7u-story.html |website=The Virginian-Pilot |access-date=November 2, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201102055923/https://www.pilotonline.com/opinion/letters/vp-ed-lets-1101-20201031-q3bxkvb4wbb6rddlyynnl6tf7u-story.html |archive-date=November 2, 2020 |date=October 31, 2020}}
• Delores McQuinn, Virginia delegate from District 70 (2009–present)
• Kathleen Murphy, Virginia Delegate from District 34 (2015–present)
• Don Scott, Virginia delegate from District 80 (2020–present)
• Lionell Spruill, Virginia state senator from District 5 (2017–present)
• Cheryl Turpin, Virginia delegate from District 85 (2018–2020){{cite web |title=Jody Wagner for Mayor Task Forces |url=https://jodyformayor.com/task-forces/#economy |website=Jody Wagner for Mayor |access-date=October 5, 2020}}

Local officials

• Beverly Anderson, member of the Virginia Beach School Board, at large (2013–present)
• John Bell, retired deputy chief of the Virginia Beach Police Department
• Tony Bell, retired captain in the Virginia Beach Police Department
• Sharon Felton, member of the Virginia Beach School Board, Beach District (2015–present)
• Dorothy Holtz, member of the Virginia Beach School Board, at large (2011–present)
• Phillip Kellam, commissioner of the Revenue for Virginia Beach (1998–present)
• Frank LaPorte, retired captain in the Virginia Beach Police Department and former president of the Virginia Beach Police Benevolent Association
• Andria McClellan, member of the Norfolk City Council, Super Ward 6 (2016–present){{cite web |last1=McClellan |first1=Andria |title=Great to be back in my hometown of VA Beach to help my good friend @jodywagner for VB Mayor!! The largest city in VA deserves the best leadership. Former Secty of Fin, State Treasurer, small bus. owner, Jody is the real deal. VB -> VOTE for Jody! #jodyformayor #a4va |url=https://twitter.com/AndriaMcClellan/status/1317525151731286018 |website=Twitter |access-date=October 18, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201018191630/https://twitter.com/AndriaMcClellan/status/1317525151731286018 |archive-date=October 18, 2020 |language=en |date=October 17, 2020}}
• Aaron Rouse, member of the Virginia Beach City Council, At Large (2019–2022){{cite web |last1=Wagner |first1=Jody |title=Our city is at a crossroads and we need a leader in local government who can build a coalition on Council to fight for working families and businesses. @AaronRouseVaBch has been a champion for our citizens since he was elected in 2018 and I'm so proud to have his support. |url=https://twitter.com/jodywagner/status/1315385176223084548 |website=Twitter |access-date=October 11, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011231045/https://twitter.com/jodywagner/status/1315385176223084548 |archive-date=October 11, 2020 |language=en |date=October 11, 2020}}
• Guy Tower, member of the Virginia Beach City Council, Beach District (2019–present){{cite web |title=Letters for Oct. 5: Beach councilman endorses Jody Wagner for mayor |url=https://www.pilotonline.com/opinion/letters/vp-ed-lets-1005-20201004-p7idw35qczhqxl3ifxjp23jddu-story.html |website=The Virginian-Pilot |access-date=October 5, 2020 |date=October 5, 2020}}

Individuals

• L.D. Britt, Brickhouse Professor of Surgery at the Eastern Virginia Medical School
• Harry Lester, former chairman of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (2016–2019), former president of Eastern Virginia Medical School (2005–2013)
• John Malbon, president and CEO of PAPCO Inc.
• Mike Powers, co-host of The Mike Powers & Woo Woo Show, a local radio show on 94.9 The Point{{cite web |last1=Wagner |first1=Jody |title=Whiskey or not, I'm honored to have your endorsement! 🥃 Thank you for letting me come on the show this morning, Mike and Woo Woo! 94.9 The Point |url=https://www.facebook.com/jodywagnervb/posts/170498388038244 |website=Facebook |access-date=October 21, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201021185838/https://www.facebook.com/jodywagnervb/posts/170498388038244 |archive-date=October 21, 2020 |date=October 19, 2020}}
• Mary Katherine "Woo Woo" Wood, co-host of The Mike Powers & Woo Woo Show, a local radio show on 94.9 The Point
• Dubby Wynne, former CEO of Landmark Communications, Inc.

Organizations

• Mid-Atlantic Pipe Trades Association, Plumbers & Pipefitters Local Union 110{{cite web |title=Election Day is in less than 2 weeks and we wanted to introduce you to one last group of union-friendly candidates we are supporting for local office. In Virginia Beach we endorse |url=https://www.facebook.com/MidAtlanticpipetrades/posts/4423246667746000 |website=Facebook |access-date=October 24, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201024045855/https://www.facebook.com/MidAtlanticpipetrades/posts/4423246667746000 |archive-date=October 24, 2020 |date=October 23, 2020 |url-status=dead }}
• Virginia Beach Democratic Committee{{cite web |title=Congratulations to Virginia Beach City Council & School Board candidates who were formally selected for recommendation by our committee. #VBDemsUnited |url=https://twitter.com/vabeachdems/status/1290992606453944321 |website=Twitter |access-date=October 4, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200805124809/https://twitter.com/vabeachdems/status/1290992606453944321 |archive-date=August 5, 2020 |language=en |date=August 5, 2020}}
• Virginia Beach Education Association - Political Action Committee of Educators (VBEA-PACE){{cite web |title=On October 8th @ 7:00 PM join VBEA PACE endorsed candidates for the Virginia Beach City Council Jody Wagner, Rosemary Wilson, Sabrina Wooten, Bill Dale, and Michael Berlucchi for a free virtual forum on public education. |url=https://twitter.com/vbeapace/status/1308792535188484098 |website=Twitter |access-date=October 4, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200923175033/https://twitter.com/vbeapace/status/1308792535188484098 |archive-date=September 23, 2020 |language=en |date=September 23, 2020}}

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|candidate = Bobby Dyer (incumbent)

|votes = 113,567

|percentage = 51.64

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|party = Non-partisan democracy

|candidate = Jody Wagner

|votes = 96,400

|percentage = 43.83

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|candidate = Richard W. "RK" Kowalewitch

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{{see also|2024 Virginia elections}}

{{Infobox election

| election_name = 2024 Virginia Beach mayoral election

| flag_image = Flag of Virginia Beach, Virginia.png

| type = presidential

| ongoing = no

| previous_election = 2020 Virginia Beach mayoral election

| previous_year = 2020

| next_election = 2028 Virginia Beach mayoral election

| next_year = 2028

| election_date = {{Start date|2024|11|5}}
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| nominee1 = Bobby Dyer

| party1 = Republican Party (United States)

| popular_vote1 = 88,975

| percentage1 = 40.94%

| image2 = 3x4.svg

| nominee2 = Sabrina Wooten

| popular_vote2 = 68,987

| percentage2 = 31.74%

| party2 = Democratic Party (United States)

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| nominee4 = John Moss

| popular_vote4 = 36,553

| percentage4 = 16.82%

| party4 = Republican Party (United States)

| image5 =

| nominee5 = Chris Taylor

| popular_vote5 = 16,767

| party5 = Republican Party (United States)

| percentage5 = 7.71%

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| map_caption = Results by precinct
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Wooten: {{legend0|#ACF2F2|30–40%}} {{legend0|#7DDDDD|40–50%}} {{legend0|#51C2C2|50–60%}} {{legend0|#2AACAC|60–70%}}
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| after_election = Bobby Dyer

| after_party = Republican Party (United States)

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The 2024 Virginia Beach mayoral election took place on November 5, 2024, to elect the mayor of Virginia Beach. Incumbent Republican Mayor Bobby Dyer announced his re-election bid in 2023.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2023-05-07 |title=Dyer announces reelection bid as Virginia Beach mayor, may face former colleague Moss in 2024 race |url=https://princessanneindy.com/2023/05/07/dyer-running/ |access-date=2024-03-03 |website=The Princess Anne Independent News |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2023-04-05 |title=Virginia Beach Mayor Bobby Dyer announces reelection campaign |url=https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/politics/elections/mayor-bobby-dyer-announces-reelection/291-37fd839c-9a53-4060-bd96-1ecc86e1c718 |access-date=2024-03-03 |website=13newsnow.com |language=en-US}} He was reelected with 40.9% of the vote over four opponents.

The mayoral election took place alongside other elections, including races for city council.

• Bobby Dyer, incumbent mayor (since 2018) (party affiliation: Republican)
• Richard W. "RK" Kowalewitch, businessman and perennial candidate (party affiliation: Republican){{Cite web|last1=Doucette|first1=John-Henry|title=Kowalewitch, who sued Virginia Beach over voting system, joins those challenging Dyer in mayoral race|url=https://princessanneindy.com/2024/06/19/vbcc-mayor-kowalewitch/|date=June 19, 2024|access-date=August 26, 2024|website=PrincessAnneIndy.com}}
• John Moss, former at-large city councilor (2011–2022) and candidate for mayor in 2008 (party affiliation: Republican){{Cite web |title=vpap.org |url=https://www.vpap.org/candidates/53566-john-d-moss/www.vpap.org/candidates/53566-john-d-moss/ |access-date=2024-03-03 |website=The Virginia Public Access Project |language=en}}
• Chris Taylor, city councilor for the 8th district (since 2023) (party affiliation: Republican)
• Sabrina Wooten, city councilor for the 6th district (2018–2023) (party affiliation: Democratic)

• Cheryl Turpin, former state delegate and Democratic nominee for SD-7 in 2019 (party affiliation: Democratic){{Cite web |date=2024-08-27 |title=Turpin drops out from Virginia Beach mayor race |url=https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/turpin-drops-out-from-virginia-beach-mayor-race/ |access-date=2024-11-10 |website=WAVY.com |language=en-US}}

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{{Election box winning candidate no party no change|candidate=Bobby Dyer (incumbent)|votes=88,975|percentage=40.94%}}

{{Election box candidate no party no change|candidate=Sabrina Wooten|votes=68,987|percentage=31.74%}}

{{Election box candidate no party no change|candidate=John Moss|votes=36,553|percentage=17.1%}}

{{Election box candidate no party no change|candidate=Chris Taylor|votes=16,767|percentage=7.71%}}

{{Election box candidate no party no change|candidate=Richard Kowalewitch|votes=5,369|percentage=2.47%}}

{{Election box candidate no party no change|candidate=Write-in|votes=685|percentage=0.32%}}

{{Election box total no party no change|votes=217,336|percentage=100.00}}{{Election box end}}

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