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Durham Mayoral Election

Election Date:November 2, 2027Register by:October 13, 2027
Current holder:Elaine O'Neal(Democratic)

The Durham mayoral election will be held on November 2, 2027, to elect the mayor of Durham, North Carolina. The mayor serves as the chief executive of the city government, overseeing municipal operations, budget, and policy implementation.

About This Race

The Durham mayoral election will be held on November 2, 2027, to elect the mayor of Durham, North Carolina. The mayor serves as the chief executive of the city government, overseeing municipal operations, budget, and policy implementation.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 2, 2027
Registration Deadline
October 13, 2027
Early Voting Starts
October 20, 2027
Early Voting Ends
November 5, 2027

How to Vote

To vote in the Durham mayoral election, residents must be registered to vote by October 13, 2027. Voters can cast ballots in person on Election Day at their assigned polling place, during early voting from October 20 to November 5, 2027, or by requesting an absentee ballot. Photo ID is required for in-person voting in North Carolina, with several acceptable forms including a driver's license, state ID, or passport.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Elaine O'Neal

Mayor of Durham

Biography

Elaine O'Neal is the current mayor of Durham, having first been elected in 2021. She previously served as a district court judge and is running for re-election to continue her work on public safety, affordable housing, and economic development initiatives.

Campaign Website
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Democratic

Peter Schey

Mayor of Durham

Biography

Peter Schey is a Durham City Council member representing Ward 1 and a former prosecutor. He is challenging the incumbent mayor with a platform focused on reducing violent crime, increasing police accountability, and expanding mental health and homelessness services.

Campaign Website

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