CUMBERLAND COUNTY, NC — The candidate filing period has officially closed, setting the stage for one of the most competitive local elections in recent years. Voters across Cumberland County will head to the polls this fall to choose
Fayetteville Mayor
The mayoral ballot will feature John Ashford, Courtney Banks-McLaughlin, Mario “Be” Benavente, Mitch Colvin, Freddie de la Cruz, Kathy Keefe Jensen, Clifton L. Johnson, Nahlee Iris Smith, Tisha S. Waddell, and Paul A. Williams.
Fayetteville City Council
District 1: Jamie Davis, Stephon Ferguson, Theodore Melkoumov, James L. Thomas III
District 2: Malik Davis (incumbent), Gail Morfesis, Joseph “Joey” Thames
District 3: Antonio Jones, Jeremy Deard Wright
District 4: D.J. Haire (incumbent), Stuart A. Collick
District 5: Lynne Bissette Greene (incumbent), Rick Murillo
District 6: Derrick Thompson (incumbent), Kenneth E. Odegard II
District 7: Brenda McNair (incumbent), Dwight France, J’Kwan Fulmore, Kathy A. Greggs, Khalil Younger
District 8: Rodney E. Garvin, Mahmoud A. (Travis) Hamed, Shaunell McMillan, Robbie Poole
District 9: Deno Hondros (incumbent), Gary A. Hunt, Joe M
Other Mayor Races
Hope Mills: Jessie Bellflowers (incumbent), Todd Henderson
Spring Lake: Kia Anthony (incumbent), Robyn Chadwick
Eastover: Charles G. McLaurin (incumbent)
Falcon: James D. Nelson Jr., Clifton L. Turpin Jr.
Godwin: Willie Burnette (incumbent)
Linden: Frances Collier (incumbent)
Stedman: Martin “Mardy” Jones (incumbent)
Wade: Johnny Lanthorn (incumbent)
Key Election Dates
Voter Registration Deadline: Friday, September 13, 2025
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline: Tuesday, September 24, 2025
Early Voting: September 18 – October 5, 2025
Fayetteville Primary: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
General Election Day: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
For more information on voting and election details, visit www.ncsbe.gov.
Kres Thomas | FayToday News
