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Raleigh Mayoral Election

Election Date:October 12, 2027Register by:September 13, 2027
Current holder:Mary-Ann Baldwin(Democratic)

The Raleigh Mayoral Election of 2027 will determine the mayor of Raleigh, North Carolina, the state's capital and second-largest city. The mayor serves as the chief executive officer of the city, overseeing municipal operations, implementing city council policies, and representing Raleigh in regional and state affairs.

About This Race

The Raleigh Mayoral Election of 2027 will determine the mayor of Raleigh, North Carolina, the state's capital and second-largest city. The mayor serves as the chief executive officer of the city, overseeing municipal operations, implementing city council policies, and representing Raleigh in regional and state affairs.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
October 12, 2027
Registration Deadline
September 13, 2027
Early Voting Starts
October 20, 2027
Early Voting Ends
November 5, 2027

How to Vote

To vote in the Raleigh mayoral election, residents must be registered to vote in North Carolina by the registration deadline. Voters can cast their ballots in person on Election Day, during the early voting period, or by requesting an absentee ballot. Valid photo ID is required for in-person voting, and first-time voters who registered by mail may need to provide additional identification.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Mary-Ann Baldwin

Mayor of Raleigh

Biography

Mary-Ann Baldwin is the incumbent mayor of Raleigh, first elected in 2019 and re-elected in 2023. She is running for re-election to continue her work on affordable housing, transportation infrastructure, and climate resilience initiatives in the city.

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Republican

Charles Francis

Mayor of Raleigh

Biography

Charles Francis is a Raleigh city council member and small business owner who is challenging the incumbent mayor. He is campaigning on a platform of public safety, fiscal responsibility, and reducing bureaucratic delays in city permitting and development processes.

Campaign Website

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