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UID:41558-1729537200-1729542600@livableraleigh.com
SUMMARY:Raleigh People's Budget Assembly Candidate Forum for District C
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, October 21st at 7pm\, at Martin Street Baptist Church\, 1001 E Martin St.
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/raleigh-peoples-budget-assembly-candidate-forum-for-district-c/
LOCATION:Martin Street Baptist Church\, 1001 E. Martin Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601
CATEGORIES:Election,Engagement Filter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250217T140000
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UID:43607-1739793600-1739800800@livableraleigh.com
SUMMARY:Common Cause Rallies to Protect NC Voters
DESCRIPTION:About this event\nhttps://www.mobilize.us/commoncause/event/752809/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIbbs5leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHecJ51vuwbeOCN_7_BnNtnho-SCjcOvtm190zbO1Z6A7Yf4tL5WG176v1w_aem_xvir38a5nstdmnVxFDBRog\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter multiple recounts\, state supreme court candidate Jefferson Griffin lost his race. Now he’s pressing the courts to disenfranchise over 60\,000 lawful North Carolina voters to change the result. \nIt’s the people’s turn to say: reject Griffin’s challenges — and respect our votes. \nJoin the growing opposition against Griffin’s challenges\, raise your voice at rallies happening across the state\, and build a pro-democracy movement together. Register below to receive important event details. \nLive music is provided through a partnership with the Oak City Music Collective. Featured acts include Flower in Bloom\, the Nappy Head Funk Army\, and DJ Handsome Robb. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMainly flat ground\nDedicated parking spots\n\n\n\n\nHave accessibility questions? Reply to your registration email to confirm your requirements or request more information.
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/common-cause-rallies-to-protect-nc-voters/
LOCATION:NC State Capitol\, 1 East Edenton Street\, Raleigh
CATEGORIES:Community and Workshops,Election,Engagement Filter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T203000
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UID:49439-1765220400-1765225800@livableraleigh.com
SUMMARY:When and How does Raleigh Vote? - POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER- NEW DATE TBD
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED DUE TO ICY WEATHER – NEW DATE TBD – STAY SAFE\nWHAT CHANGES ARE COMING TO RALEIGH ELECTIONS?\nAND\nWHAT DO RALEIGH VOTERS CARE ABOUT?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe next election for Raleigh Mayor and City Council will be held November 3\, 2026. \nBut there’s a brand-new primary election first\, on March 3\, 2026. \nWith a deadline for candidates to file and get on the ballot THIS YEAR — by December 19\, 2025. \nThat’s right: To run in 2026\, you must file with the Board of Elections by noon on December 19\, 2025. \nJoin Livable Raleigh Advisory Committee Members and our guest Elections Expert Gerry Cohen on Monday\, December 8\, from 7-8:30pm at Jaycee Park\, 2405 Wade Avenue to learn all the details. \nWe will also be presenting professional polling results showing what Raleigh voters care about.  \nIf you are unable to join us on December 8\, a video recording will be made available after the meeting. \nRead more about Raleigh’s election format changes here: Election Season Ahead
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/when-and-how-does-raleigh-vote/
LOCATION:Jaycee Park Community Center\, 2405 Wade Avenue\, Raleigh
CATEGORIES:Community and Workshops,Election,Engagement Filter,Livable Raleigh Public Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T203000
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UID:50324-1769540400-1769545800@livableraleigh.com
SUMMARY:Hillsborough-Wade CAC featuring At-Large City Council Candidate Forum
DESCRIPTION:Hi CAC neighbors\, \nThe Hillsborough-Wade CAC will be hosting an At-Large City Council Candidate Forum two weeks from today\, on Tuesday\, January 27th at 7:00 PM on Zoom (link at the bottom of this email). Please put this event on your calendar! \nAs you may know\, Raleigh will have a non-partisan primary on March 3rd (early voting is February 12 to 28) and a general election on November 3rd. There will be only two primary races this year: At-Large and District C. Both of those races require a primary due to the number of candidates running. \nThe At-Large City Council race has six candidates running:\nJames Bledsoe\nJoshua Bradley\nStormie Denise Forte (incumbent City Councilor)\nClark Rinehart \nSana Siddiqui\nCameron Zamot \nClick on any of the above candidates’ names to visit their website. All six candidates will join us for the forum! \nSee you in two weeks\, \nMike \n\nMichael Lindsay\nChair of the Hillsborough-Wade CAC\nMobile: 919-429-0177\ninform@nc.rr.com \n\nHillsborough-Wade CAC meeting: At-Large City Council Candidate Forum \nTime: Jan 27\, 2026 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85492662428?pwd=yC5apE1ogNeRzBS0fyZXE4SNYAQlOB.1
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/hillsborough-wade-cac-featuring-at-large-city-council-candidate-forum/
CATEGORIES:CAC,Election,Engagement Filter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T143000
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UID:50980-1770460200-1770474600@livableraleigh.com
SUMMARY:City of Raleigh Candidates' Forum
DESCRIPTION:Shape the future of Raleigh. Your vote matters in this year’s Raleigh Primary (March) and General Election (November).\n\n\nIn partnership with PowerUp NC and NCLCVF\, Shaw University and Raleigh Downtown are hosting the City of Raleigh Candidates’ Forum on Saturday\, February 7 at Shaw University.\n\n\nThis is your chance to meet Raleigh City Council candidates\, hear where they stand on the issues that matter most\, and make informed decisions.\n\n\nFREE — Open to the public with lunch provided.\n\n\nREGISTER — Scan the QR Code or register here: https://secure.ngpvan.com/ZkXyNxwFdUCMfCE7wDVtwg2. \nScreenshot
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/city-of-raleigh-candidates-forum/
LOCATION:Estey Hall\, Shaw University\, 118 East South Street\, Raleigh
CATEGORIES:Community and Workshops,Election,Engagement Filter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T210000
DTSTAMP:20260825T155140Z
CREATED:20260818T153056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T155140Z
UID:55849-1789585200-1789592400@livableraleigh.com
SUMMARY:City Council Candidate Forum -- a Forum for Persons with Disabilities
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URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/city-council-candidate-forum-a-forum-for-persons-with-disabilities/
LOCATION:Community United Church of Christ\, 814 Dixie Trail\, Raleigh
CATEGORIES:Election,Engagement Filter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T150000
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UID:55896-1789822800-1789830000@livableraleigh.com
SUMMARY:ONE Wake Candidates and Elected Officials Assembly on Affordable Housing
DESCRIPTION:ONE Wake Candidates and Elected Officials Assembly being held on September 19\, 2026 from 1:00 pm-3:00 pm at  Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church\, 11401 Leesville Road\, Raleigh\, NC 27613. \nMore than 1\,200 ONE Wake leaders from across Wake County will be in attendance. During the assembly\, they will publicly present their affordable housing plan and share their vision for ensuring that working families\, teachers\, first responders\, seniors\, and other residents can continue to afford to live in the communities they serve. \nThe goal is to explore practical ways that ONE Wake and the elected officials of Wake county can work together to expand affordable housing and strengthen Wake county.
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/one-wake-candidates-and-elected-officials-assembly-on-affordable-housing/
LOCATION:Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church\, 11401 Leesville Road\, Raleigh\, 27613
CATEGORIES:Community and Workshops,Election,Engagement Filter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T210000
DTSTAMP:20260910T105310Z
CREATED:20260910T105310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T105310Z
UID:56474-1790622000-1790629200@livableraleigh.com
SUMMARY:Hybrid Midtown Citizens Advisory Council Meeting and Candidate Forum (Districts A & E)
DESCRIPTION:Hybrid Midtown Citizens Advisory Council Meeting\nMonday\, September 28\, 2026\, 7:00-9:00 p.m.\nEastgate Park Community Center\n4200 Quail Hollow Drive \n1)    7:00   Call to Order and Welcome to Midtown CAC\n2)    7:05   Review and Approval of August 2026 Minutes\n3)    7:10   Officer Shea Martin\, Raleigh Police Department\nActivity and Crime Stats Report for Midtown\nQuestion and Answer \n4) 7:30 City Council Candidate Forum Featuring:\nMitchell Silver\, District A (current)\nWhitney Hill\, District A\nChristina Jones\, District E (current)\nMarc Scruggs\, District E \n5) 9:00 Adjournment\nIn Person Location:\nEastgate Park Community Center\n4200 Quail Hollow Drive\, Raleigh\, NC 27609\nVirtual:\nZoom Meeting Link:\nAvailable by Request\nVisit our Midtown CAC Facebook page:\nhttps://www.facebook.com/MidtownCAC
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/hybrid-midtown-citizens-advisory-council-meeting-and-candidate-forum-districts-a-e/
LOCATION:Eastgate Park\, 4200 Quail Hollow Dr\,\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27609
CATEGORIES:CAC,Election,Engagement Filter,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T210000
DTSTAMP:20260928T143215Z
CREATED:20260928T143215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T143215Z
UID:56865-1790881200-1790888400@livableraleigh.com
SUMMARY:Meet the Raleigh City Council At-Large Candidates - Facebook event
DESCRIPTION:Enlace Latino NC in collaboration with El Centro Hispano and Univision 40 NC \nPresents the candidates for Raleigh City Council At-Large \nDon’t miss this opportunity to hear straight from the Raleigh City Council At-Large candidates before cast your ballot in 2026!\nJoin Clark Rinehart\, Sana Siddiqui\, and Joshua Bradley in this interactive candidate forum. \n🗓️ Thursday\, October 1st | 7:00 PM\n🎙️ Live interpretation in English and Spanish.\n📲 Tune in live via Facebook ➡️ Facebook: @enlacelatinonc \nWill be shared on You tube after the live event
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/meet-the-raleigh-city-council-at-large-candidates-facebook-event/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:City Council,Election,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T190000
DTSTAMP:20260928T183325Z
CREATED:20260928T183325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T183325Z
UID:56867-1791039600-1791054000@livableraleigh.com
SUMMARY:SE Raleigh Peoples' Assembly & Candidate Forum
DESCRIPTION:Southeast Raleigh People’s Assembly & Candidate Forum\nSaturday\, October 3\, 2026 | 3–7 PM | Location Garner Woman’s Club\, 230 US-70\, Garner\, NC 27529 \nWhat does a Southeast Raleigh that works for all of us look like? Join your neighbors\, community organizers\, and local candidates for an afternoon of conversation\, connection\, and collective action. \nThis community gathering brings together an organizing fair\, panel discussion\, and candidate forum to explore the issues shaping our neighborhoods – from proposed data centers and their impact on our communities to neighborhood safety and political accountability. \nCome learn\, ask questions\, connect with local organizations\, and share your vision for Southeast Raleigh’s future. Whether you’re already organizing or just getting involved\, there’s a place for you in the conversation. \n📍 Location confirmed at Garner Woman’s Club. Seats are limited\, so RSVP to get your spot ASAP!
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/se-raleigh-peoples-assembly-candidate-forum/
LOCATION:Garner Woman’s Club\, 230 US 70\, Garner\, NC\, 27529
CATEGORIES:City Council,Community Engagement,Election
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T183000
DTSTAMP:20261006T141244Z
CREATED:20261006T141244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T141244Z
UID:57136-1791392400-1791397800@livableraleigh.com
SUMMARY:Midtown Raleigh Alliance’s Meet the Candidates Social
DESCRIPTION:Midtown Raleigh Alliance’s Meet the Candidates Social\n\n\nWednesday\, October 07\, 2026 \, 5:00pm-6:30pm\n\n\nAdd to Calendar\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\nNOCO Brews & Bites\n\n2320 Salvage Yard Dr\nRaleigh\, NC\n\nDirections\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\nFree— Free event. MRA members will get a drink on us! Please RSVP.\n\n\n\nSummary\n\n\nA free social evening where residents can meet mayoral and city council candidates\, with light food and conversation. \n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\nCome mingle with the Raleigh City Council and Mayoral candidates on Wednesday\, October 7th\, from 5:00–6:30 p.m. at NOCO Brews & Bites for the Midtown Raleigh Alliance Meet the Candidates Social event\, sponsored by Raleigh Magazine! \nFree event. Light food provided. MRA members will get a drink on us! Please RSVP. \n\n\n\n\n\nVisit Event Website \n\n\nEvent Contact\nMidtown Raleigh Alliance\n\nclients@raleighwoodmedia.com
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/midtown-raleigh-alliances-meet-the-candidates-social/
LOCATION:NOCO Brews & Bites\, 2320 Salvage Yard Drive\, Raleigh
CATEGORIES:Election,Engagement Filter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T150000
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CREATED:20261002T205138Z
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UID:56918-1792231200-1792249200@livableraleigh.com
SUMMARY:City of Raleigh and Wake County Candidates’ Forum
DESCRIPTION:City of Raleigh and Wake County Candidates’ Forum\nSaturday\, October 17\, 2026 | 10 AM – 3 PM | Estey Hall on Shaw University Campus \nThe countdown to Election Day is on\, and PowerUp NC\, a program of North Carolina League Conservation Voters Foundation\, is excited to partner with Shaw University\, Raleigh Downtown\, JETCV\, Radical Futurist Labs\, and Power the Vote to organize a nonpartisan candidates’ forum for the upcoming City of Raleigh and Wake County elections. \nThis is your chance to ask the questions that matter most and leave with a clearer understanding of where candidates stand on the issues affecting our community—like the economy\, energy\, education\, affordable housing\, and family-sustaining wages. \nSubmit your questions when you register\, and a moderator will pose them to the candidates. We’ll also have free lunch at noon and free childcare. Please register in advance so that we can plan accordingly: https://secure.ngpvan.com/J5tvJeHdQEOObaYwhv2UNw2 \nForum Schedule \n 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nCity of Raleigh Mayoral & City Council Candidates \n  \n 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM \nEnjoy a free meal\, meet neighbors\, and connect with others in the community. \n  \n 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM \nWake County Commissioner\, Water and Soil District Supervisor\, & Board of Education Candidates \nEven if you can’t attend the full event\, we encourage you to register—it’ll make check-in smoother. Whether you join for the morning session\, the afternoon session\, or both\, your presence and questions are valued. No pressure to stay all day! \nDon’t miss this chance to ask candidates questions that matter to you! \nRegister to attend: https://secure.ngpvan.com/J5tvJeHdQEOObaYwhv2UNw2 \nSee you there—let’s make our voices heard!
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/city-of-raleigh-and-wake-county-candidates-forum/
LOCATION:Estey Hall\, Shaw University\, 118 East South Street\, Raleigh
CATEGORIES:Election,Engagement Filter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T210000
DTSTAMP:20260907T154328Z
CREATED:20260907T154328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T154328Z
UID:56434-1792522800-1792530000@livableraleigh.com
SUMMARY:Candidate Forum At-Large and District D
DESCRIPTION:Raleigh City Council \nCandidate Forum \n At-Large and District D \nOctober 20th – 7:00pm \nVirtual Forum \nHosted by \n \n  \nWest Raleigh CAC\, Southwest Raleigh Community Engagement and Hillsborough-Wade CAC are holding a joint candidate forum for Raleigh At-Large and District D Candidates on October 20th at 7:00 pm via Zoom. \nWe will follow the traditional format of opening statements followed by questions from our moderators who will focus on topics of interest to our vibrant Raleigh neighborhoods. Participants can submit questions via chat and there will be a time limit on answers. \nOur CAC’s encourage robust civic engagement and this will be an opportunity to hear from candidates who can offer their vision for Raleigh’s future and how they would tackle today’s issues. \nWe hope you can join us. \n  \nJoint CAC Candidate Forum \nTime: Oct 20\, 2026 07:00 PM Eastern Time \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82058361748 \n— \nOne tap mobile \n+13092053325\,\,82058361748# US \n+13126266799\,\,82058361748# US (Chicago)
URL:https://livableraleigh.com/event/candidate-forum-at-large-and-district-d/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:CAC,Election,Engagement Filter
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