Local Elections

Vote for Housing! Our 2026 Primary Report Cards are in.

See which local candidates makes the grade. Early voting through Feb 28. Primary Day is Mar 3.

Feb 21 • CityBuilder

Raleigh At-Large City Council: Who Passes the Housing Test?

See which local candidates makes the grade. Early voting through Feb 28. Primary Day is Mar 3.

Feb 21 • CityBuilder

Orange County At-Large Commissioner: Who will lead on housing?

See which local candidates makes the grade. Early voting through Feb 28. Primary Day is Mar 3.

Feb 21 • CityBuilder

Wake County At-Large Commissioner: Who Will Lead on Housing Countywide?

See which local candidates makes the grade. Early voting through Feb 28. Primary Day is Mar 3.

Feb 21 • CityBuilder

Voting in Raleigh Looks Different This Year

What’s changed, what to pay attention to, and when to expect CITYBUILDER’s voter guide

Jan 8 • CityBuilder

And Just Like That, It’s Election Season Again

With local races across the Triangle, our midterm elections will shape housing and growth policy throughout the region

Dec 23, 2025 • Jenn Truman

Housing Victories in Local Elections

We're celebrating wins across the Triangle

Nov 6, 2025 • CityBuilder

Housing Is the One Thing We’re Supposed to Agree On

The national ROAD to Housing Act sets the standard for housing reform. Local elections will decide if we rise to meet it.

Nov 4, 2025 • Jenn Truman

This Is How 19% of Voters Shape 100% of Our Cities

Voter turnout across the Triangle’s core counties in off years is a fraction of general elections; those few ballots determine what gets built, and…

Oct 29, 2025 • Brien Brennan

People Want to Talk about Housing

Durham shows up to talk housing amid the noise

Oct 17, 2025 • CityBuilder

2025 Local Election Guide: Who Passes the Housing Test?

We graded Triangle candidates on housing, growth, and the future of our towns and cities

Oct 13, 2025 • CityBuilder

Durham City Council Election: Report Cards Are In

Our housing report cards show which candidates earned top marks, and who failed.

Sep 16, 2025 • CityBuilder

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