Democrat wins open Alexandria City Council seat in special election
Published on April 22, 2026.
Democrat Sandy O. Marks has won the special election for the vacant city council seat in Alexandria, winning 55% of the vote. She will replace former Councilman R. Kirk McPike, who had served in the position since 2022. The election will take place on Monday.
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