2021 Alexandria, Virginia, mayoral election

The general election for mayor of Alexandria, Virginia, was held on November 2, 2021. Incumbent mayor Justin Wilson was elected to his first term in 2018, having defeated first-term incumbent Allison Silberberg in the Democratic primary. Wilson was challenged by Silberberg in 2021 but defeated her in the primary on June 8. Wilson faced Annetta Catchings, the first Republican to run for Mayor since 1994.

2021 Alexandria, Virginia, mayoral election

November 2, 2021
 
Nominee Justin Wilson Annetta Catchings
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 36,276 16,584
Percentage 67.7% 30.9%

Results by precinct
Wilson:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Mayor before election

Justin Wilson
Democratic

Elected Mayor

Justin Wilson
Democratic

Wilson defeated Catchings in the general election. However, Catchings outperformed gubernatorial nominee Glenn Youngkin in Alexandria by almost 7 points.

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