Mayor
Unofficial result: Won — Janet Cowell (Nonpartisan)
Source: er.ncsbe.gov
Raleigh city, North Carolina
My vote power: Above average
What does this office do?
- Proposing the city budget, in many cities
- Picking who leads city departments, such as the police chief, in many cities
- Signing or vetoing council bills, in many cities
Affects: Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction,
Candidates:
Nonpartisan
Ashleigh Heath Armstrong is a communications and public relations consultant with more than 30 years of private-sector experience. She has lived in Wake County since at least 2004.
Janet Cowell
WonNonpartisan · Incumbent
Janet Cowell is the incumbent for Mayor in the 2026 election.
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