City & town

Council Member, City of Raleigh

District E

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, other seats of the same board). Nonpartisan.

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Marc Scruggs

No party listed

The gist

Pledges better city services without raising taxes
Supports prioritizing public safety and faster emergency medical response
Supports smart growth balancing growth with affordability

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Pledges better city services without raising taxes
Marc for Raleigh
Campaign website · Marc for Raleigh · marc4raleigh.com
“Focus on improving city services for our residents without raising taxes”
Supports prioritizing public safety and faster emergency medical response
Marc for Raleigh
Campaign website · Marc for Raleigh · marc4raleigh.com
“work with our Fire Department to improve emergency medical responses”
Supports smart growth balancing growth with affordability
Marc for Raleigh
Campaign website · Marc for Raleigh · marc4raleigh.com
“Smart growth that emphasizes sustainability, balancing local growth with affordability”

Christina Jones

No party listedIncumbent

The gist

Led the council motion to reinstate Citizens Advisory Councils

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Led the council motion to reinstate Citizens Advisory Councils
About Christina
Campaign website · Christina For Raleigh · christinaforraleigh.com
“One of her proudest moments has been making the motion to bring back CACs on the 4 year anniversary of their disbandment.”

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