In Raleigh, politics news means city council votes, local and state elections, legislation moving through the General Assembly and the policy debates that follow. This page covers civic life at the level of the capital, from city hall to the statehouse.
Early voting results show majority support for Raleigh's housing and transportation bond referendums, while Knightdale voters favored a parks bond.
Live Poll
Would you vote yes on Raleigh's $203 million housing and transportation bonds?
The advocacy group suggests former councilor David Cox as a possible write-in candidate in the Raleigh mayoral race.
Live Poll
Do you believe large campaign war chests in local races unfairly disadvantage challengers?
Mayor Janet Cowell has raised over $250,000 for her reelection while her sole challenger caps spending.
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Do you plan to vote early in your area this election cycle?
Red Pridgeon has volunteered at Chavis Park Community Center in Raleigh every election since 1976 and is still serving this year.
Live Poll
Should your local government prioritize historical preservation on public property over new monument construction?
The investigation precedes the installation of a new monument on the historic North Carolina capitol site.
A federal judge ordered the return of Jose Eliezer Martinez-Andino after finding he was denied due process.
Coverage takes in council and county commission decisions, ballot contests, bills before the legislature, budget fights and the public hearings where residents weigh in. It reaches across the city and into the surrounding towns whenever a decision made in Raleigh affects them. Land use and development votes draw as much debate as any statewide issue. Because the state capital concentrates both agencies and lawmakers, a single policy question often plays out at city, county and state levels at once.
