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Mayor, City of Raleigh
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The mayor leads the city of Raleigh, presides over its governing board and represents it.
Nonpartisan.
Public safety
Ashleigh Heath ArmstrongNo party listed
No documented position found.
Janet CowellNo party listed
- Pledges police staffing, equipment, training and competitive pay
Housing
Ashleigh Heath ArmstrongNo party listed
No documented position found.
Janet CowellNo party listed
- Supports diversifying housing options and partnering with nonprofits
Environment & parks
Ashleigh Heath ArmstrongNo party listed
No documented position found.
Janet CowellNo party listed
- Pledges to protect the tree canopy and reduce city emissions
Health & human services
Ashleigh Heath ArmstrongNo party listed
No documented position found.
Janet CowellNo party listed
- Supports mental health providers responding to non-criminal crises
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; 4 issues covered in this race.