Q&A with District 4 City Council candidate Soheila Bana

By Christine Schiavo | May 28, 2026 |
Head and shoulders shot of a smiling woman with short hair wearing blue glasses, red earrings, and a long-sleeved shirt.

On June 2, Richmond voters will cast ballots in a primary election. Richmond Confidential interviewed the two District 3 candidates and the three District 4 candidates, either in person or by phone, unless noted. We are publishing their verbatim responses, with light editing for clarity or brevity. This interview was conducted by email on the…

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Meet the candidates for City Council District 4 on Wednesday

By Christine Schiavo | May 11, 2026
A close up of a city crest in gold affixed to wooden panels on the front of a long dias behind which city council members sit.

When Richmond City Council District 4 voters go to the polls next month in the city’s first primary election, they will be choosing between incumbent Councilmember Soheila Bana and challengers Keycha Gallon, a pharmacy technician who runs an anti-violence organization, and Jamin Pursell, a small-business owner. To help voters make informed decisions, Richmond Confidential is…

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