Roanoke City Council

Last updated Sat, Nov 7, 3:57 PM ET

7 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026

What this office does

Your city's legislative body. Passes local ordinances, sets the city budget and property-tax rate, and makes zoning and development decisions; often hires the city manager.

Candidates

David A. Bowers

Independent · $9,660 raised (state filings)
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.

S. M. "Danny" Clawson

Democrat · $21K raised (state filings)
Strongly left · AI estimate from their own website (74% confidence)

Kathy S. Cohen

Independent · $25K raised (state filings)
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.

Amanda F. Marko

Republican · $61K raised (state filings)
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.

Stephanie M. Moon

Independent
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.

Raekwon M. Moore

Democrat · $11K raised (state filings)
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.

Vivian Y. Sanchez-JonesIncumbent

Democrat · $23K raised (state filings)
Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.

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Quick answers

Who is running for Roanoke City Council in 2026?
David A. Bowers (Independent), S. M. "Danny" Clawson (Democrat), Kathy S. Cohen (Independent), Amanda F. Marko (Republican), Stephanie M. Moon (Independent), Raekwon M. Moore (Democrat) and Vivian Y. Sanchez-Jones (Democrat).
Who is the incumbent?
Vivian Y. Sanchez-Jones currently holds this office.
What does this office do?
Your city's legislative body. Passes local ordinances, sets the city budget and property-tax rate, and makes zoning and development decisions; often hires the city manager.
Who should I vote for in the Roanoke City Council race?
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When is the election?
The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.

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