The 2024 Raleigh mayoral election was held on November 5, 2024 to elect the next

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. Municipal elections in Raleigh are officially

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and use the

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system, with no possibility of a runoff. Incumbent mayor

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chose to retire rather than seek re-election to a third term in office. Former state treasurer

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was elected mayor with 59.78 percent of the vote.

Candidates

Declared

, former

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(2009–2017) (Party affiliation: Democratic) *Paul Fitts, mortgage broker and candidate for mayor in

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(Party affiliation: Republican) *Eugene Myrick, radio producer *Terrance Ruth, nonprofit executive and candidate for mayor in

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*James Shaughnessy IV, pre-law student at William Peace University

Withdrew

*Corey Branch, city councilor (Party affiliation: Democratic) ''(ran for re-election)''

Declined

, incumbent mayor (2019–2024) (Party affiliation: Democratic)

Endorsements

Results

References

External links

Official campaign websites
Corey Branch for MayorJanet Cowell for Mayor
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