Current Alexandria City Councilman Reddex Washington face a runoff election in December for re-election to his District 1 seat. Washington defeated then-incumbent Malcolm Larvadain in 2020 after a runoff.

In the November 2024 election, neither candidate won a majority. Larvadain received 42% of the vote with 798 votes. Washington received 37% with 693 votes. Without a majority or 50% of votes, a runoff election will take place in December.

Washington has stated that he is focused on connecting people in District 1 with resources and programs that could help them. He believes this approach will promote growth in District 1 will grow which in turn will benefit the wider Alexandria area.

Larvadain has stated if he is elected, his focus will be on improving the district, which he will do by listening to residents. He wants to address concerns like affordable housing, blight, brown water, and crime, emphasizing that his goal is to do things better for the community.

Early voting for the runoff election has already open and will continue through Nov. 30, though polls will be closed Nov. 28 and 29. The official election date for the runoff is Dec. 7.