Candidates in the lead in race for Richmond City Council

RICHMOND — Sitting councilmembers were vying to keep their seats in two of three Richmond City Council races. Initial results have one leading their opponent and the other trailing theirs.

Vice Mayor Claudia Jimenez, who has represented District 6 since first being elected in 2020, is leading in her reelection bid against conflict resolution consultant Shawn Dunning. With initial results on Tuesday night, Jimenez had received about 57% of the vote while 43% backed Dunning.

“With only about half of the ballots in as of yet...