Richmond mayoral candidate forum schedule announced

The race for Richmond’s next mayor is heating up, with five candidates vying for the spot.
The race for Richmond’s next mayor is heating up, with five candidates vying for the spot.(Wwbt)
Published: Sep. 9, 2024 at 5:50 PM EDT

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT)—In the weeks before the November election, candidates for Richmond mayor will hold forums, town halls and debates across the city.

The list of dates is as follows:

  • Third District Mayoral Forum, organized by a coalition of Northside Civic Associations
    • Tuesday, Sept. 10, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., VA Rep Center for Arts and Education, 4204 Hermitage Road.
  • Southside Mayoral Forum, sponsored by a coalition of Southside Civic Associations.
    • Tuesday, Sept. 17, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Forest Hill Presbyterian Church, 4400 Forest Hill Ave.
  • Scott’s Addition, organized by The Greater Scott’s Addition Association 
    • Wednesday, Sept. 18, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Chapel, 1808 Mactavish Ave in Richmond.
  • RVA Mayoral Forum, organized by 12 On Your Side, ChamberRVA, VPM
    • Tuesday,, Oct. 1 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., will air live on VPM/PBS, VPM 88.9 and 12 On Your Side
  • Arts and Culture Mayoral Forum, organized by CultureWorks.
    • Tuesday, Oct. 8, [time TBD], Virginia Repertory Theatre at 114 W. Broad Street.
  • 5th District Mayoral Forum, organized by Office of Councilmember Stephanie Lynch
    • Oct. 10, 6-8 p.m., Richmond High School for the Arts, 4314 Crutchfield St. 
  • 2024 Richmond Mayoral Debate, sponsored by Richmond First, WTVR-TV 6, VMHC/John Marshall Center
    • Tuesday, Oct. 15, 7-8 p.m., will air live on WTVR-CBS 6
  • Mayorathon, a collaboration of over 20 Richmond-based community organizers.
    • Wednesday, Oct. 23, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Richmond Museum of History & Culture, 428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard.