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.
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).
City of Raleigh: Mayor, Manager & Council
- Mayor of RaleighJanet CowellOfficial source: raleighnc.gov
- City ManagerMarchell Adams-DavidOfficial source: raleighnc.gov
- City CouncilRaleigh City Council rosterCurrent members, districts and contact details are listed on the official council page.
- City servicesRaleigh official websiteDepartments, permits, utilities and service requests.
Wake County Government
- County Commissioners ChairDon MialOfficial source: www.wake.gov
- County ManagerDavid EllisOfficial source: www.wake.gov
- County governing boardWake County board / councilMembers, districts and meeting schedules.
- County servicesWake County official website
Sheriff & Police
- Sheriff, Wake CountyWillie RoweOfficial source: www.wake.gov
Public Schools
- SchoolsPublic school districtSuperintendent, 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
North Carolina House of Representatives
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
| Name | District | Party | Washington office |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deborah K. Ross | NC-2 | D | (202) 225-3032 1221 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 |
| Brad Knott | NC-13 | R | (202) 225-4531 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
| Name | Seat | Party | Washington office |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ted Budd | Class III | R | (202) 224-3154 354 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 |
| Thom Tillis | Class II | R | (202) 224-6342 113 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 |
Both seats are listed with the member currently serving until a successor is sworn in.
Vote, Register & City Services
- Register to voteRegister to vote in North CarolinaOfficial state voter registration.
- Check your registrationCheck your voter registration status
- FederalRegister to vote (vote.gov)
- City servicesRaleigh: services, permits and service requestsOfficial city website; look for 311 or request-a-service links.
- County servicesWake County: elections, courts and records
- Find any officialUSA.gov: find and contact 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. HERE re-checks this page monthly.
Last verified: . Next check: December 11, 2026.