--- title: "Who Is the Mayor of Raleigh, NC? Raleigh Elected Officials & Contacts" url: https://www.hereraleigh.com/city-government/ date: 2026-11-11T07:29:19-05:00 modified: 2026-11-11T07:37:09-05:00 author: "" site: "HERE Raleigh" attribution: "HERE Raleigh" --- # Who Is the Mayor of Raleigh, NC? Raleigh Elected Officials & Contacts > Mayor of Raleigh, NC: Janet Cowell. Council, county, sheriff, state legislators, U.S. Rep. and senators, with official contacts. *Source: [HERE Raleigh](https://www.hereraleigh.com/city-government/) — November 11, 2026 by * [Home](https://www.hereraleigh.com/)›[Politics](https://www.hereraleigh.com/politics-raleigh-nc/)›Who Represents RaleighRaleigh NC · Elected Officials & Contacts # Who Is the Mayor of Raleigh, NC? Raleigh Elected Officials & Contacts Mayor: Janet Cowell. Find the city council, county officials, sheriff, police chief, school superintendent, your state senator and state representative, and members of Congress, with official contact links. MayorCity CouncilCountySheriff & PoliceSchoolsState LegislatureCongressWho Represents Raleigh ## Raleigh Elected Officials at a Glance The mayor of **Raleigh, NC** is **Janet Cowell**. The city's U.S. senators are **Ted Budd and Thom Tillis**. Its U.S. House members are: **Deborah K. Ross (NC-2), Brad Knott (NC-13)**. Mayor[Janet Cowell](https://raleighnc.gov)County board chair[Don Mial](https://www.wake.gov/departments-government/board-commissioners)Sheriff[Willie Rowe](https://www.wake.gov/departments-government/sheriffs-office-willie-rowe-sheriff)State senatorsLisa Grafstein (Dist. 13), Dan Blue (Dist. 14), Jay Chaudhuri (Dist. 15) +3 moreState House[10 members across 10 districts](#state-house)U.S. House[Deborah K. Ross (NC-2), Brad Knott (NC-13)](#congress)U.S. senators[Ted Budd and Thom Tillis](#congress) ### City of Raleigh: Mayor, Manager & Council - Mayor of Raleigh[Janet Cowell](https://raleighnc.gov)Official source: [raleighnc.gov](https://raleighnc.gov) - City Manager[Marchell Adams-David](https://raleighnc.gov/government/services/city-hall-project-updates)Official source: [raleighnc.gov](https://raleighnc.gov/government/services/city-hall-project-updates) - City Council[Raleigh City Council roster](https://raleighnc.gov/city-council)Current members, districts and contact details are listed on the official council page. - City services[Raleigh official website](https://raleighnc.gov)Departments, permits, utilities and service requests. ### Wake County Government - County Commissioners Chair[Don Mial](https://www.wake.gov/departments-government/board-commissioners)Official source: [www.wake.gov](https://www.wake.gov/departments-government/board-commissioners) - County Manager[David Ellis](https://www.wake.gov/departments-government/county-managers-office)Official source: [www.wake.gov](https://www.wake.gov/departments-government/county-managers-office) - County governing board[Wake County board / council](https://www.wake.gov/departments-government/board-commissioners)Members, districts and meeting schedules. - County services[Wake County official website](https://www.wake.gov) ### Sheriff & Police - Sheriff, Wake County[Willie Rowe](https://www.wake.gov/departments-government/sheriffs-office-willie-rowe-sheriff)Official source: [www.wake.gov](https://www.wake.gov/departments-government/sheriffs-office-willie-rowe-sheriff) ### Public Schools - Schools[Public school district](https://www.wcpss.net)Superintendent, school board and contacts. ### North Carolina Legislators for Raleigh Raleigh is covered by 6 state Senate districts and 10 state House districts. District lines cut through many cities, so you may be represented by more than one member. Enter your street address in the official lookup to confirm your own. ### North Carolina Senate NameSenate districtPartyContact[Lisa Grafstein](https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/Biography/S/439)13D[919-733-9349](tel:9197339349) [lisa.grafstein@ncleg.gov](mailto:lisa.grafstein@ncleg.gov)[Dan Blue](https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/Biography/S/268)14D[919-733-5752](tel:9197335752) [dan.blue@ncleg.gov](mailto:dan.blue@ncleg.gov)[Jay Chaudhuri](https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/Biography/S/395)15D[919-715-6400](tel:9197156400) [jay.chaudhuri@ncleg.gov](mailto:jay.chaudhuri@ncleg.gov)[Gale Adcock](https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/Biography/S/436)16D[919-715-3036](tel:9197153036) [gale.adcock@ncleg.gov](mailto:gale.adcock@ncleg.gov)[Sydney Batch](https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/Biography/S/434)17D[919-733-5653](tel:9197335653) [sydney.batch@ncleg.gov](mailto:sydney.batch@ncleg.gov)[Haseeb Fatmi](https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/Biography/S/1002)18D[919-733-5850](tel:9197335850) [haseeb.fatmi@ncleg.gov](mailto:haseeb.fatmi@ncleg.gov)[Find your NC legislators (official lookup)](https://www.ncleg.gov/FindYourLegislators) ### North Carolina House of Representatives NameHouse districtPartyContact[Allison Dahle](https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/Biography/H/740)11D[919-733-5755](tel:9197335755) [allison.dahle@ncleg.gov](mailto:allison.dahle@ncleg.gov)[Monika Johnson-Hostler](https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/Biography/H/834)33D[919-733-5880](tel:9197335880) [monika.johnson-hostler@ncleg.gov](mailto:monika.johnson-hostler@ncleg.gov)[Tim Longest](https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/Biography/H/818)34D[919-733-5773](tel:9197335773) [tim.longest@ncleg.gov](mailto:tim.longest@ncleg.gov)[Mike Schietzelt](https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/Biography/H/840)35R[919-715-3010](tel:9197153010) [mike.schietzelt@ncleg.gov](mailto:mike.schietzelt@ncleg.gov)[Abe Jones](https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/Biography/H/780)38D[919-733-5758](tel:9197335758) [abe.jones@ncleg.gov](mailto:abe.jones@ncleg.gov)[James Roberson](https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/Biography/H/786)39D[919-733-5974](tel:9197335974) [james.roberson@ncleg.gov](mailto:james.roberson@ncleg.gov)[Phil Rubin](https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/Biography/H/844)40D[919-733-5530](tel:9197335530) [phillip.rubin@ncleg.gov](mailto:phillip.rubin@ncleg.gov)[Maria Cervania](https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/Biography/H/798)41D[919-733-5602](tel:9197335602) [maria.cervania@ncleg.gov](mailto:maria.cervania@ncleg.gov)[Cynthia Ball](https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/Biography/H/711)49D[919-733-5860](tel:9197335860) [cynthia.ball@ncleg.gov](mailto:cynthia.ball@ncleg.gov)[Sarah Crawford](https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/Biography/H/800)66D[919-733-5823](tel:9197335823) [sarah.crawford@ncleg.gov](mailto:sarah.crawford@ncleg.gov)[Find your NC legislators (official lookup)](https://www.ncleg.gov/FindYourLegislators) State legislator contact details come from each member's official legislature page; party labels as listed there. ### U.S. Congress for Raleigh Raleigh is represented in Washington by 2 members of the U.S. House and, in the U.S. Senate, by two U.S. senators. #### U.S. House of Representatives NameDistrictPartyWashington office[Deborah K. Ross](https://clerk.house.gov/members/R000305)NC-2D[(202) 225-3032](tel:2022253032) 1221 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515[Brad Knott](https://clerk.house.gov/members/K000405)NC-13R[(202) 225-4531](tel:2022254531) 1239 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 Members shown are those serving in the 119th Congress through Jan. 3, 2027. Results of the Nov. 3, 2026 election take effect when winners are sworn in. #### U.S. Senate NameSeatPartyWashington office[Ted Budd](https://www.budd.senate.gov/)Class IIIR[(202) 224-3154](tel:2022243154) 354 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510[Thom Tillis](https://www.tillis.senate.gov)Class IIR[(202) 224-6342](tel:2022246342) 113 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 Both seats are listed with the member currently serving until a successor is sworn in. [Find your U.S. Representative (house.gov)](https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative)[Contact your U.S. senators (senate.gov)](https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm) ### Vote, Register & City Services - Register to vote[Register to vote in North Carolina](https://www.ncsbe.gov/registering)Official state voter registration. - Check your registration[Check your voter registration status](https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/) - Federal[Register to vote (vote.gov)](https://vote.gov/) - City services[Raleigh: services, permits and service requests](https://raleighnc.gov)Official city website; look for 311 or request-a-service links. - County services[Wake County: elections, courts and records](https://www.wake.gov) - Find any official[USA.gov: find and contact elected officials](https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials) ### Frequently Asked Questions ### Who is the mayor of Raleigh, NC? Janet Cowell is the mayor of Raleigh, NC, according to the official city website. The mayor can be reached through raleighnc.gov. ### Who is my state representative in Raleigh, NC? Raleigh is covered by 10 North Carolina House of Representatives districts: Allison Dahle (District 11); Monika Johnson-Hostler (District 33); Tim Longest (District 34); Mike Schietzelt (District 35); Abe Jones (District 38); James Roberson (District 39); Phil Rubin (District 40); Maria Cervania (District 41); Cynthia Ball (District 49); Sarah Crawford (District 66). Because district lines cut through the city, use the official North Carolina lookup with your street address to confirm yours. ### Who is my state senator in Raleigh, NC? Raleigh is covered by 6 North Carolina Senate districts: Lisa Grafstein (District 13); Dan Blue (District 14); Jay Chaudhuri (District 15); Gale Adcock (District 16); Sydney Batch (District 17); Haseeb Fatmi (District 18). Confirm your own district with the official lookup. ### Who are Raleigh's U.S. senators? Ted Budd and Thom Tillis are the two U.S. senators for North Carolina. ### Who is Raleigh's U.S. representative? Raleigh is split among several congressional districts: Deborah K. Ross (NC-2), Brad Knott (NC-13). ### Who is the sheriff in Raleigh, NC? Willie Rowe is the Sheriff, Wake County. ### How do I register to vote in Raleigh, NC? Register through the official North Carolina voter registration page, or use vote.gov. Check your registration status with your state's official lookup before each election. **How this page is kept current.** Every name on this page is checked against the official government page for that office (city, county, school district, state legislature, the U.S. House Clerk and the U.S. Senate). District lists come from U.S. Census Bureau legislative-district boundaries. Incumbents stay listed until the official site shows a successor sworn in. 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