2025 Durham Voter Guide
About the 2025 City of Durham Election
Oct. 16 – Nov. 1 : Early voting period
• See early voting times and locations
Tuesday, Nov. 4 : Election Day (Polls open 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.)
• Find your Election Day polling place
WHAT DOES THE CITY COUNCIL DO?
The Mayor and the other members of the Durham City Council make a wide range of decisions affecting your life.
The City Council sets policies and priorities, and oversees the many functions of local government, including:
• The Police & Fire Departments
• Economic & Community Development
• Anti-Discrimination Ordinances
• Appointments to Boards & Committees
• Water & Waste Disposal
• Tax Rates & the City Budget
• Affordable Housing
• Streets, Sidewalks & Road Repair
• City Govt. Employee Wages & Benefits
• Recreation, Parks & Arts Programs
HOW ARE THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL ELECTED?
The Durham City Council has seven members:
- three Council Members from specific wards
- three Council Members at-large
- and the Mayor.
Terms are staggered, with nonpartisan elections every two years.
CANDIDATES FOR DURHAM MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
CANDIDATES FOR DURHAM MAYOR
Anjanee Bell
Leonardo (Leo) Williams
DURHAM CITY COUNCIL – WARD I
DeDreana Freeman
Matt Kopac
DURHAM CITY COUNCIL – WARD II
Shanetta Burris
Mark-Anthony Middleton
DURHAM CITY COUNCIL – WARD III
Chelsea Cook
Diana Medoff
Resources to learn more about candidates for Durham Mayor & City Council:
Questions about Durham’s election?
Contact the Durham County Board of Elections at 919-560-0700.