CHANGES ARE COMING TO RALEIGH ELECTIONS

The next election for Raleigh Mayor and City Council will be held Nov 2026.

But there’s a brand-new primary election first, in March 2026.

With a deadline for candidates to file and get on the ballot THIS YEAR by Dec 19 at NOON. 

That’s right: To run in 2026, you must file with the Board of Elections NOW.

Read the details about all the changes coming to Raleigh City Council elections here:

Raleigh Elections will be here sooner than you think

Register to join our ZOOM meeting, January 7, 7pm  to hear a discussion of Raleigh’s new election process and the results of our polling showing what issues Raleigh voters care about. Details here:

When and How does Raleigh Vote?

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