The Raleigh At-Large City Council race is the most competitive contest in this primary, with six candidates vying for two citywide seats. This election is nonpartisan. Voters may select up to two candidates, and the top four vote getters will advance to the general election.
These council members will directly shape zoning reform, permitting standards, affordable housing investments, and how the city manages growth. We believe housing is the measure of whether our leaders are ready to welcome growth and build a more affordable future.
We evaluated candidates based on their commitment to expanding housing supply, supporting affordability tools, protecting recent pro housing reforms, and ensuring predictable development standards. Below is our full breakdown of each candidate and why they earned their grade.
