Incumbent LeQuan Hylton wins special election to Chesterfield Board of Supervisors
Incumbent LeQuan Hylton won Tuesday’s Democratic primary special election for the Dale District Board of Supervisors seat with roughly 57% of the vote.
Hylton took 1,858 votes, and opponent Kathryn Crosby received 1,406 — excluding provisional and mail-in ballots.
“Their faith and confidence in me won’t be misplaced,” Hylton said Wednesday morning. “Dale is in good hands. We’re going to do what’s right and make sure that we grow in the right ways.”
He’ll likely be the winner in Nov. 3’s general election because the local Republican Party didn’t nominate an opponent. Assuming Hylton does win this November, he’ll hold the position until 2027, when all Board of Supervisors seats are up for election.
“We can’t take anything for granted,” Hylton said. “We’re going to keep knocking doors, keep meeting voters, keep working with our community and listening. And that extends beyond November. That’s throughout the term.”
Hylton has held the role on an interim basis since January. Dale’s previous elected supervisor, Jim Holland, tapped Hylton before his death in October. Holland served on the board for five terms.
Before the Board of Supervisors, Hylton represented the Dale District on Chesterfield’s Planning Commission for six years. During that time, he and the commission, alongside VCU’s Wilder School, studied what county residents want from their community — namely, folks want restaurants, medical facilities, childcare and gyms.
While Hylton said he’s hoping to apply these goals during his tenure as supervisor, he’s also looking to keep listening and learning from his community. Some of his policymaking inspiration comes from grocery lines, church and other everyday settings, he said.
In an interview before the election, he said he wants to build on the successes of Holland’s tenure while also breathing fresh air into his district.
“It’s a handoff between the generation that’s in front of us and my generation,” Hylton said. “If we don’t step up, a lot of times I have to ask myself: ‘Who will?’”
“Everything we touch should be improved. That’s my goal for the Dale District.”
As the father of three daughters, including two public school students, Hylton said his family's experience has shaped his priorities. He wants to push for a new elementary school in the district and expand access to early childhood education.
“One of my intentions was to run a campaign that my family — especially my kids — could be proud of,” Hylton said Wednesday. “I wanted them to see me walk with integrity, to lead with character and to value people.”
Contact Eleanor Shaw at eshaw@richmonder.org. She is a Report for America corps member. This article has been updated since it was posted.
