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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.

Taxes & budget

  • Marc ScruggsNo party listed

    • Pledges better city services without raising taxes
  • Christina JonesNo party listed

    No documented position found.

Public safety

  • Marc ScruggsNo party listed

    • Supports prioritizing public safety and faster emergency medical response
  • Christina JonesNo party listed

    No documented position found.

Housing

  • Marc ScruggsNo party listed

    • Supports smart growth balancing growth with affordability
  • Christina JonesNo party listed

    No documented position found.

Government & transparency

  • Marc ScruggsNo party listed

    No documented position found.

  • Christina JonesNo party listed

    • Led the council motion to reinstate Citizens Advisory Councils

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