Get Ready To Vote
Tomorrow is voting day in Wake County and Raleigh. Below is a resource guide to help you make an informed vote. If you do not have time or patience to study the candidates, please do not vote. There are some truly insane candidates running for office and blind votes based on name alone can do irreparable damage to our city.
Are you ready for this year’s election? City of Raleigh candidates have the opportunity to vote for the Mayoral office as well as City Council offices. Wake County will also be electing school board members. These are incredibly important positions that have direct implications on our daily lives, much more so than last year’s election. Here are some links to help you make your decisions.
Step 1
Where Do I Vote? In What District am I? In What Elections will My Precinct Be Participating? All of these questions can be answered by visiting this NC State Board of Elections link:
NC State Board of Elections Voter Information
From there you can enter your name and location and see an excellent listing of your precinct and which districts apply (click My Districts). To acquaint yourself with the ballot, click Sample Ballot to see a PDF of your Tuesday choices.
Step 2
Read about the candidates!
Who’s Running for Raleigh Mayor?
- Mark Enloe
- Larry D. Hudson II
- Gregg Kunz
- Charles Meeker (I)
Who’s Running for Raleigh City Council?
At-Large (2 Seats)
- Mary-Ann Baldwin (I)
- Champ Claris
- Lee Sartain
- Russ Stephenson
District A
- Nancy McFarlane
District B
- Rodger Koopman
- John Odom
District C
- Charles Reisinger
- James West
District D
- Thomas G. Crowder
- Ted Van Dyk
District E
- Bonner Gaylord
- Waheed Haq
Who’s Running for School Board?
Only districts 1, 2, 7, and 9 are seating a board member. See the PDF Table of Candidates by the N&O, and visit the candidates’ websites:
District 1
- Chris Malone
- Rita Rakestraw
- Debbie Vair
District 2
- Carlene Lucas
- Horace Tart (I)
- John Tedesco
- Cathy Truitt
District 7
- Deborah Prickett
- Karen Simon
District 9
- Debra Goldman
- Lois Nixon
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Kathleen
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Kevin
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Kevin
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