Durham County, North Carolina ballot, Nov 3, 2026

Office	Candidates
City of Raleigh Mayor	Ashleigh Heath Armstrong Ashleigh Heath Armstrong is running for election for Mayor of Raleigh in North Carolina. The primary for this office on March 3, 2026, was canceled. No campaign site found Janet Cowell Janet Cowell is the mayor of Raleigh, North Carolina. She assumed office on December 2, 2024. Her current term ends in 2026. Cowell is running for re-election for Mayor of Raleigh in North Carolina. The primary for this office on March 3, 2026, was canceled. Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Campaign Facebook Campaign X LinkedIn Positions, with sources (3) Background & approach: “I grew up in a family that was mission-driven and valued public service. My father was a United Methodist minister and my mother was a teacher.” Campaign priorities: “We need to protect our environment to maintain our quality of life and ensure resilience from extreme weather.” Background & approach (3): “I've served as a Raleigh City Councilor, a North Carolina State Senator, the State Treasurer, and the President and CEO of the nonprofit Dix Park Conservancy, which is partnered with the City of Raleigh to create Dix Park.”
City of Raleigh City Council at-Large Vote for 2	Joshua Bradley Joshua Bradley is running for election for an at-large seat of the Raleigh City Council in North Carolina. He advanced from the primary on March 3, 2026. Joshua Bradley was born in Seneca, South Carolina. He earned a high school diploma from Brevard High School. Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Campaign Facebook Campaign X Campaign Facebook LinkedIn Positions, with sources (3) Campaign priorities: “We support UE-150, our city workers union, as we know that workers are stronger when they can organize together to ensure they work in safe conditions for good wages.” Background & approach: “I was raised in Western North Carolina and have lived in Raleigh since 1992. I am a hotel accountant by trade and have been an activist since the Occupy movement.” Campaign priorities (3): “A strong city is built upon a strong base, so we should prioritize housing and services to those who need it most.” Ms. Stormie Denise Forte Clark Rinehart Clark Rinehart is running for election for an at-large seat of the Raleigh City Council in North Carolina. Rinehart advanced from the primary on March 3, 2026. Clark Rinehart graduated from Miami Springs Senior High School. Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Campaign Facebook Campaign X Campaign Facebook LinkedIn Positions, with sources (3) Background & approach: “I'm a community builder, social entrepreneur, and economic and community development professional.” Campaign priorities: “As Raleigh grows, we need to make it easier to build homes that people can actually afford, from starter homes and apartments to townhomes and small condos.” Policy focus: “I’m passionate about the public policies that determine whether people can afford to live, work, and build a life in Raleigh.” Sana Siddiqui
City of Raleigh City Council District E	Christina Jones Christina Jones is a member of the Raleigh City Council in North Carolina, representing District E. She assumed office on December 5, 2022. Her current term ends in 2026. Jones is running for re-election to the Raleigh City Council to represent District E in North Carolina. Official page Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Campaign Facebook Campaign Facebook LinkedIn Positions, with sources (2) Background & approach: “I am running for City Council because residents have lost their voice in local government. As people from across the country decide to move here and make Raleigh their home, we have tackle issues of growth and development together.” Policy focus: “As a member of the Parks Board, I am passionate about our city Parks system and engaging residents in conversation.” Marc Scruggs

Clarence F. Birkhead (D)
Clarence Birkhead (Democratic Party) is the Durham County Sheriff in North Carolina. He assumed office in 2018. His current term ends on December 7, 2026. Birkhead (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for Durham County Sheriff in North Carolina.
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N.C. Superior Court Judge District 16B Seat 2: Myra Griffin (D)
N.C. Superior Court Judge District 16B Seat 3:
Josephine Kerr Davis (D)
Josephine Kerr Davis (Democratic Party) is a judge for District 16B Seat 3 of the North Carolina 1st Superior Court Division. Kerr Davis assumed office on January 1, 2024. Kerr Davis' current term ends on December 31, 2026.
No campaign site found
N.C. District Court Judge District 16 Seat 1:
Dave Hall (D)
Dave Hall (Democratic Party) is a judge for Seat 1 of the North Carolina 16th Judicial District. Hall assumed office on January 1, 2024. Hall's current term ends on December 31, 2026. Hall (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for the Seat 1 judge of the North Carolina 16th Judicial District. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)
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N.C. District Court Judge District 16 Seat 2: Doretta L. Walker (D)
N.C. District Court Judge District 16 Seat 3:
Kevin E. Jones (D)
Kevin Jones (Democratic Party) is a judge for Seat 3 of the North Carolina 16th Judicial District. He assumed office on January 1, 2024. His current term ends on December 31, 2026. Jones (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for the Seat 3 judge of the North Carolina 16th Judicial District. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)
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Positions, with sources (3)
Background & approach: “I am a graduate of Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. I came to North Carolina as a part of the Teach for America program in 1997.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Campaign priorities: “Respect - I decided to run for District Court Judge to provide the citizens of Durham with “Greater Justice.” I view greater justice as never being satisfied with the status quo or “business as usual” within the justice system.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Policy focus: “Race equity training is an area of public policy I am passionate about. We must be vigilant in pursuing justice by accepting the fact that racial bias does exist within the justice system.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
N.C. District Court Judge District 16 Seat 4: Dorothy Hairston Mitchell (D)
N.C. District Court Judge District 16 Seat 5: Christy A. Hamilton Malott (D)
N.C. District Court Judge District 16 Seat 6:
Amanda L. Maris (D)
Amanda Maris (Democratic Party) is a judge for Seat 6 of the North Carolina 16th Judicial District. Maris assumed office on January 1, 2024. Maris' current term ends on December 31, 2026. Maris (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for the Seat 6 judge of the North Carolina 16th Judicial District.
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District Attorney District 16: Satana Deberry (D)
Aminah Thompson (D)
Aminah Thompson (Democratic Party) is a judge of the Durham County Clerk of Superior Court in North Carolina. She assumed office on December 5, 2022. Her current term ends on December 7, 2026.
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Durham Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor:
Mark W. Waller
David Harris
David Harris is a member of the Durham Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor in North Carolina. Harris assumed office on December 3, 2018. Harris' current term ends on December 7, 2026. Harris is running for re-election to the Durham Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor in North Carolina. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)
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