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Peter L. Baker has a bachelor's degree in liberal studies from Shaw University and a master's and doctoral degree in theological studies from the North Carolina Theological Seminary.

Peter has experience as a business owner and founder of a theological school.

Peter L. Baker (Mayor of Roxboro, North Carolina, candidate 2025)

Peter L. Baker ran for election for Mayor of Roxboro in North Carolina. Baker was on the ballot in the general election on October 7, 2025.

Peter L. Baker (Mayor of Roxboro, North Carolina, candidate 2025)

Peter L. Baker ran for mayor of Roxboro in 2025.

Peter L. Baker lost the 2025 race for Mayor of Roxboro, North Carolina.

2026 North Carolina General Election

Where do you see the City of Roxboro four years from now?

In the next four years, I see Roxboro continuing to grow in population, which will require us to make careful infrastructure decisions and take a fresh look at our ordinances to be sure we are meeting the needs of that growth. I also see us encouraging and supporting our local businesses so that Roxboro’s identity isn’t defined only by big box stores, but by the strength and character of our hometown economy.

Municipal | Person Democrats

Supports efforts to encourage local businesses and strengthen Roxboro's hometown economy.

- Supports efforts to encourage local businesses and strengthen Roxboro's hometown economy.

Economy

As of April 6, 2026, Peter L. Baker’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Public Safety

Said population growth will require careful infrastructure decisions.

- Said population growth will require careful infrastructure decisions.

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Energy & the Environment

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Peter L. Baker

Peter ran for re-election in 2025 but did not win.

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