Christine is from Fayetteville, North Carolina. She attended the Fayetteville City public schools. She has a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a master’s degree in public affairs from the School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University. She lives with her husband. She attends Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.

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Christine is from Fayetteville, North Carolina. She has a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a master’s degree in public affairs from the School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University. She lives with her husband. She attends Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.

Christine is a self-employed writer and policy analyst. She works for herself as a writer and policy analyst. She previously worked as a health care policy analyst and a nonprofit administrator.

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Christine is a self-employed writer and policy analyst. She previously worked as a health care policy analyst and a nonprofit administrator.

Christine previously served as a member of the Wake County Board of Education representing District 6. She was first elected in 2011, re-elected three times and served four terms before leaving office in December 2022.

Believes that housing and transit stability are essential for economic growth.

- Believes that housing and transit stability are essential for economic growth.

Economy

Aims to expand access to health and social services.

- Aims to expand access to health and social services.

Public Services

Supports preserving existing housing and developing mixed-income and affordable housing.

Wants county staff to work collaboratively with municipal leaders on housing infrastructure.

- Supports preserving existing housing and developing mixed-income and affordable housing.
- Wants county staff to work collaboratively with municipal leaders on housing infrastructure.

Housing & Urban Development

Plans to place more county nurses and social workers in public school buildings.

Supports expanding substance use treatment services.

- Plans to place more county nurses and social workers in public school buildings.
- Supports expanding substance use treatment services.

Public Safety

Supports linking expanded transit options, including Bus Rapid Transit, to housing developments.

- Supports linking expanded transit options, including Bus Rapid Transit, to housing developments.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Aims to extend the life of the county's solid waste landfill.

- Aims to extend the life of the county's solid waste landfill.

Energy & the Environment

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Jonathan Lambert-Melton has lived in Wake County since 2004. He has a bachelor 27s degree from North Carolina State University and a law degree from North Carolina Central School of Law. 

Jonathan Lambert-Melton has a bachelor 's degree in political science from North Carolina State University and a law degree from North Carolina Central School of Law. 

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Jonathan has served as a partner at a law firm for 13 years and also has two years of experience as a law clerk in the North Carolina Court of Appeals.

Jonathan is currently an at-large member of the Raleigh City Council. He was first elected in 2019 and re-elected in 2021.

Supports job creation and helping businesses that contribute to Wake County's economy.

Supports job creation and businesses that contribute to Wake County's economy.

Thinks "public schools are the foundation of opportunity in Wake County."

- Supports job creation and businesses that contribute to Wake County's economy.
- Thinks "public schools are the foundation of opportunity in Wake County."

Supports expanding recreational spaces, parks, and greenways.

Believes in expanding recreational spaces, parks, and greenways.

- Believes in expanding recreational spaces, parks, and greenways.

Supports funding affordable housing and policies to increase housing supply.

Wants funding for affordable housing and policies to increase the housing supply.

- Wants funding for affordable housing and policies to increase the housing supply.

Wants to enhance public safety by providing mental health resources and working with first responders.

Aims to enhance public safety by providing mental health resources and working with first responders.

- Aims to enhance public safety by providing mental health resources and working with first responders.

Believes "improved transit options will reduce traffic, support environmental sustainability, and help ensure that people of all ages and abilities can move safely and affordably through our communities."

- Believes "improved transit options will reduce traffic, support environmental sustainability, and help ensure that people of all ages and abilities can move safely and affordably through our communities."

Supports promoting sustainable growth and development that protects the environment and supports improved transit options.

Promotes "sustainable growth and development that protects our environment."

- Promotes "sustainable growth and development that protects our environment."

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Approved free, 2-hour parking in five city-owned parking garages.

Kimberly McGhee is from Raleigh, North Carolina. She is a military wife and a law enforcement wife. 

Kimberly McGhee is from New York City. She has an associate's degree in early childhood education and child psychology from Shaw University.

I have spent years advocating, organizing, and standing alongside people from every background.

Kimberly previously worked as a small business owner.

Kimberly's campaign for Wake County commissioner is her first time running for public office.

Supports pathways that help local businesses and nonprofits thrive, promoting a balanced approach between local and corporate investment to expand job opportunities and strengthen local hiring in Wake County.

Supports helping local businesses and nonprofits thrive, promoting a balanced approach between local and corporate investment to expand job opportunities and strengthen local hiring.

Plans to "practice responsible budgeting."

- Supports helping local businesses and nonprofits thrive, promoting a balanced approach between local and corporate investment to expand job opportunities and strengthen local hiring.
- Plans to "practice responsible budgeting."

Favors increasing support for community clinics and mental health providers, investing in behavioral health services, and increasing access to healthcare.

Supports equitable school funding, workforce training, and support for students and families.

- Favors increasing support for community clinics and mental health providers, investing in behavioral health services, and increasing access to healthcare.
- Supports equitable school funding, workforce training, and support for students and families.

Supports investing in affordable and workforce housing, strengthen the Bridge to Home permanent housing program, and increase the housing supply.

- Supports investing in affordable and workforce housing, strengthen the Bridge to Home permanent housing program, and increase the housing supply.

Supports developing policies that strengthen support for first responders and frontline care providers, including mental health resources and staffing stability, while advocating for expanded access to affordable healthcare.

- Supports developing policies that strengthen support for first responders and frontline care providers, including mental health resources and staffing stability, while advocating for expanded access to affordable healthcare.

Supports increasing reliable transportation options for rural residents and planning reflects community needs.

Supports infrastructure such as "sidewalks, green spaces, libraries, playgrounds, and community facilities" that is safe and accessible.

- Supports increasing reliable transportation options for rural residents and planning reflects community needs.
- Supports infrastructure such as "sidewalks, green spaces, libraries, playgrounds, and community facilities" that is safe and accessible.

As of January 2, 2026, Kimberly McGhee’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Marguerite Creel was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. She earned a bachelor's degree from Middlebury College, a master's degree from the University of New Orleans, and a doctorate in public administration from the University of Southern California.

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Marguerite Creel is from New Orleans, Louisiana. She earned a bachelor's degree from Middlebury College, a master's degree from the University of New Orleans, and a doctorate in public administration from the University of Southern California.

Marguerite is a tutoring-business owner. She works at her own tutoring business. She previously worked at universities teaching undergraduate and graduate students.

Marguerite currently owns a tutoring-business. She previously worked at universities teaching undergraduate and graduate students.

Marguerite Creel previously ran for the North Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 40 in 2022 but did not win.

Proposes a property tax waiver for North Carolinians aged 65 and older on their primary residence to support seniors facing financial challenges due to COVID, inflation, and rising home valuations.

- Proposes a property tax waiver for North Carolinians aged 65 and older on their primary residence to support seniors facing financial challenges due to COVID, inflation, and rising home valuations.

As of January 2, 2026, Marguerite Creel’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Advocates for modernizing North Carolina's electrical grid to ensure reliable service and protect against foreign attacks and natural disasters.

Wants to add more lighting to highways to improve evening travel for senior citizens. 

- Wants to add more lighting to highways to improve evening travel for senior citizens. 

For Candidate Marguerite Creel on Issue energy-and-environment: Advocates for modernizing North Carolina's electrical grid to ensure reliable service and protect against foreign attacks and natural disasters.

Plans to work with utilities to secure federal funding for Wake County electric grid upgrades.

Supports increasing energy production with a focus on clean and safe sources.

- Advocates for modernizing North Carolina's electrical grid to ensure reliable service and protect against foreign attacks and natural disasters.
- Plans to work with utilities to secure federal funding for Wake County electric grid upgrades.
- Supports increasing energy production with a focus on clean and safe sources.

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- Wants to add more lightning to highways to improve evening travel for senior citizens. 

Mona Singh has a master's degree and a PhD from The University of Texas at Austin. She volunteers as an ESL instructor with CWS Refugee Education. She lives with her husband and has two children.


Mona currently works as an independent technology consultant specializing in expert witness testimony and product management. She previously served as director of B2B eCommerce at Advance Auto, as a product and UX consultant at Semiotic Designs, as product and UX manager at Junxure, as a user xxperience architect at Teradata, and as usability product manager at ChannelAdvisor Corp.

Mona's campaign for Wake County Commissioner is her first entry into politics. 

Believes strong public education is essential for economic growth, job creation, and attracting businesses.

Believes that strong public education is essential for economic growth, job creation, and attracting businesses.

- Believes that strong public education is essential for economic growth, job creation, and attracting businesses.

Plans to use data to improve public services.

Plans to use data to improve public services for the community.

Supports using technology to improve county services while protecting privacy.

Supports using technology to improve county services while protecting citizen's privacy.

Supports strengthening public education, expanding access to healthcare, and improving transportation and infrastructure.

- Plans to use data to improve public services for the community.
- Supports using technology to improve county services while protecting citizen's privacy.
- Supports strengthening public education, expanding access to healthcare, and improving transportation and infrastructure.

As of January 2, 2026, Mona Singh’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports improving transportation and infrastructure to support Wake County’s growing needs.

- Supports improving transportation and infrastructure to support Wake County’s growing needs.

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Robert Mitchener Jr. is a retired former deputy sheriff from Raleigh and the founder of Our Youth Matters, a youth mentorship program.

Robert is a retired former deputy sheriff. He is also the founder of Our Youth Matters, a youth mentorship program.

Robert previously was a deputy sheriff. He is also the founder of Our Youth Matters, a youth mentorship program.

Robert Mitchener, Jr.'s campaign for County Commissioner in Wake County is his first run for public office. 

Advocates for higher wages for teachers, law enforcement, and first responders.

- Advocates for higher wages for teachers, law enforcement, and first responders.

As of January 2, 2026, Robert Mitchener, Jr. did not have a website or any information online.

Wants to increase access to safe, affordable housing for working families and vulnerable residents.

- Wants to increase access to safe, affordable housing for working families and vulnerable residents.

Plans to strengthen community safety through prevention programs and partnerships.

Wants to secure adequate staffing levels for law enforcement to improve response times and reduce burnout.

Wants to expand mental health support programs for law enforcement and the community.

- Plans to strengthen community safety through prevention programs and partnerships.
- Wants to secure adequate staffing levels for law enforcement to improve response times and reduce burnout.
- Wants to expand mental health support programs for law enforcement and the community.

Robert Mitchener, Jr.

As of January 2, 2026, Robert Mitchener, Jr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Steve is from Morrisville, North Carolina. He attended Emory University. He has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Emory University and a juris doctor from West Virginia University College of Law. He lives with his wife, Dr. Komal Parekh, and their children, Sonia and Rayan, in Morrisville. He attends the Hindu Society of North Carolina.

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Steve S. Rao is from Morrisville, North Carolina. He attended Emory University. He has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Emory University and a law degree from West Virginia University College of Law. He lives with his wife, Dr. Komal Parekh, and their two children in Morrisville. 

Steve is a Wake County Commissioner. He works for the Wake County Board of Commissioners, where he has served since 2011. He previously ran his own small business, where he mentored and worked with other entrepreneurs.

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Steve previously ran his own small business, where he mentored and worked with other entrepreneurs.

Steve Sandeep Rao is currently an At Large Council Member for the Town of Morrisville. He was first elected in 2011.

Steve previously served as an At Large Council Member for the Town of Morrisville. He was first elected in 2011 and served 14 years. He also served as a Mayor Pro Tem from 2015 to 2017. 

Supports coordinating with public schools and Wake Tech to build a strong workforce through job training programs.

Supports assisting small business upstarts, development, and success.

Supports assisting small business upstarts through development to achieve success.

Supports partnering with state and local leaders to improve teacher pay, enhance resources for students, and prepare the workforce for the future.

Supports increasing affordable housing options to enable more residents to live and work in the town.

- Supports coordinating with public schools and Wake Tech to build a strong workforce through job training programs.
- Supports assisting small business upstarts through development to achieve success.
- Supports partnering with state and local leaders to improve teacher pay, enhance resources for students, and prepare the workforce for the future.
- Supports increasing affordable housing options to enable more residents to live and work in the town.

Supports expanding Parks and Recreation Programs to improve services for seniors and after-school programs for teenagers.

Supports expanding parks and recreation Programs to improve services for seniors and after-school programs for teenagers.

- Supports expanding parks and recreation Programs to improve services for seniors and after-school programs for teenagers.

Supports increasing the percentage of affordable workforce housing in Morrisville and investing in an Affordable Housing Program through bonds or annual investments from the General Fund.

Supports increasing the percentage of affordable workforce housing in Morrisville and investing in an affordable housing Program through bonds or annual investments from the General Fund.

Supports investing more in affordable housing and making changes to the Land Use Plan to increase the percentage of affordable housing in future developments.

Supports workforce housing for police, teachers, first responders, firefighters, and veterans.

Supports collaborating with developers to add affordable housing units as part of conditional rezonings.

Supports balanced growth policies that slow down denser development near residential areas and preserve open space.

- Supports increasing the percentage of affordable workforce housing in Morrisville and investing in an affordable housing Program through bonds or annual investments from the General Fund.
- Supports investing more in affordable housing and making changes to the Land Use Plan to increase the percentage of affordable housing in future developments.
- Supports workforce housing for police, teachers, first responders, firefighters, and veterans.
- Supports collaborating with developers to add affordable housing units as part of conditional rezonings.
- Supports balanced growth policies that slow down denser development near residential areas and preserve open space.

Supports improving EMS service and reducing 9-1-1 response times by supporting first responders and the sheriff's department.

Supports increasing community patrols and putting more deputies on patrol to enhance neighborhood safety.

Supports competitive pay, training, and top-of-the-line equipment for fire departments and first responders.

- Supports improving EMS service and reducing 9-1-1 response times by supporting first responders and the sheriff's department.
- Supports increasing community patrols and putting more deputies on patrol to enhance neighborhood safety.
- Supports competitive pay, training, and top-of-the-line equipment for fire departments and first responders.

For Candidate Steve S. Rao on Issue transportation-and-infrastructure: Supports leveraging relationships with Congressional Delegation to secure federal funding for shovel-ready projects.

Supports developing relationships with Congressional Delegation to secure federal funding for shovel-ready projects.

Supports investing in more electric vehicle charging stations in public facilities and throughout the town.

Advocates for increased transportation funding from the NC DOT and investment in local road projects through future bonds or other financing methods.

Advocates for increased transportation funding from the NC (North Carolina) DOT and investment in local road projects through future bonds or other financing methods.

- Supports developing relationships with Congressional Delegation to secure federal funding for shovel-ready projects.
- Supports investing in more electric vehicle charging stations in public facilities and throughout the town.
- Advocates for increased transportation funding from the NC (North Carolina) DOT and investment in local road projects through future bonds or other financing methods.

Supports requiring more LEED Certified Development for new development in Morrisville.

- Supports requiring more LEED Certified Development for new development in Morrisville.

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Steve previously served as an At Large Council Member for the Town of Morrisville. He was first elected in 2011 and served 14 years. He also served as a mayor Pro Tem from 2015 to 2017. 

Steve is from Morrisville, North Carolina. He attended Emory University. He has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Emory University and a law degree from West Virginia University College of Law. He lives with his wife, Dr. Komal Parekh, and their two children in Morrisville. 

Steve is currently a Wake County Commissioner where he has served since 2011. He previously ran his own small business, where he mentored and worked with other entrepreneurs.

- Supports coordinating with public schools and Wake Tech to build a strong workforce through job training programs.
- Supports assisting small business upstarts through development to achieve success.
- Supports increasing affordable housing options to enable more residents to live and work in the town.

- County Commissioners create and pass laws at the county-level. These laws show up in very tangible ways, such as determining how much you pay property and sales tax rates, public transportation, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners are responsible for preparing and passing the county budget. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, repairing roads, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners oversee the administrative duties of your county’s government to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of county residents.
- County Commissioners can create, change, or abolish offices, positions, departments that are not required by law. 
- County Commissioners are elected to 4-year terms, with no term limits. Typically, you only vote for the County Commissioner that represents your county commission district.

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