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The 2024 Raleigh mayoral election was held on November 5, 2024. It will elect the mayor of Raleigh, North Carolina. Municipal elections in Raleigh are officially nonpartisan and use the plurality vote system, with no possibility of a runoff.
Incumbent mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin chose to retire rather than seek re-election to a third term in office. Former state treasurer Janet Cowell was elected mayor with 59.78 percent of the vote.
Candidates
Declared
- Janet Cowell, former North Carolina State Treasurer (2009–2017) (Party affiliation: Democratic)
- Paul Fitts, mortgage broker and candidate for mayor in 2017 (Party affiliation: Republican)
- Eugene Myrick, radio producer
- Terrance Ruth, nonprofit executive and candidate for mayor in 2022
- James Shaughnessy IV, pre-law student at William Peace University
Withdrew
- Corey Branch, city councilor (Party affiliation: Democratic) (ran for re-election)
Declined
- Mary-Ann Baldwin, incumbent mayor (2019–present) (Party affiliation: Democratic)
Endorsements
Janet Cowell (D)Local officials
- Nancy McFarlane, former mayor of Raleigh (2011–2019)
- Charles Meeker, former mayor of Raleigh (2001–2011)
Party chapters
- Wake County Democratic Party
Results
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janet Cowell | 131,079 | 59.78% | |
| Paul Fitts | 40,324 | 18.39% | |
| Terrance Ruth | 24,854 | 11.34% | |
| Eugene Myrick | 14,088 | 6.43% | |
| James Shaughnessy IV | 7,881 | 3.59% | |
| Write-in | 1,038 | 0.47% | |
| Total votes | 219,264 | 100.00% | |
See also
References
- "Wake County Board of Elections: Future election dates". Wake County Board of Elections. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ Tallhelm, Matt (April 16, 2024). "Raleigh Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin will not seek reelection, citing family medical issues". WRAL-TV. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
- Johnson, Kristen; Bridges, Virginia (November 6, 2024). "'We won.' Former State Treasurer Janet Cowell wins Raleigh's race for mayor". The News & Observer. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
- "Race for Raleigh mayor: Former NC state treasurer enters the race". WRAL-TV. January 19, 2024. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- Johnson, Anna (December 5, 2023). "Does Raleigh need 400 more cops? This new candidate for mayor says yes". The News & Observer. Archived from the original on December 5, 2023. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
- ^ Davis, Akilah; Scofield, Sydney (July 17, 2024). "Raleigh Mayor Pro Tem withdraws from race to replace Mary-Ann Baldwin". WTVD. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
- Johnson, Anna (March 14, 2024). "He got 41% of the vote last time. He's running again to be Raleigh's next mayor". The News & Observer. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
- ^ Sherman, Lucille; Eanes, Zachery (January 23, 2024). "Here's who is running to be Raleigh's next mayor". Axios. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
- Porter, Jane (August 20, 2024). "Wake County Democratic Party Releases Endorsements Despite Controversy". Indy Week. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
External links
Official campaign websites
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