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Council Member, City of Raleigh

District C

Vote for
1
Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A member of the governing board of the city of Raleigh, which adopts its budget and ordinances.

Elected by the district's voters (State Board March 3, 2026 primary precinct results). Nonpartisan.

Public safety

Housing

  • Jared S. OllisonNo party listed

    • Proposes higher impact fees and tax credits for rent freezes
  • Corey BranchNo party listed

    • Supported a 2026 affordable housing bond without a tax increase

Roads & infrastructure

Environment & parks

  • Jared S. OllisonNo party listed

    No documented position found.

  • Corey BranchNo party listed

    • Supports barring development in the floodway and floodplain

Health & human services

  • Jared S. OllisonNo party listed

    • Supports mobile crisis teams separate from the police
  • Corey BranchNo party listed

    No documented position found.

Government & transparency

  • Jared S. OllisonNo party listed

    • Proposes more public speaking time at council meetings
  • Corey BranchNo party listed

    No documented position found.

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 6 issues covered in this race.