{"campaigns":[{"candidatename":"Megan Patton","chatgptsummary":null,"notes":null,"party":"","person":{"biography":"Megan Patton is the incumbent member of the Raleigh City Council representing District\u202fB. She assumed office on December\u202f5,\u202f2022, and her current term runs through 2026. Patton is on the ballot for re\u2011election in the November\u202f3,\u202f2026 general election; the March\u202f3,\u202f2026 primary was cancelled, allowing her to advance automatically [1][2].\n\nPatton earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2010 [1][2]. She has lived in Raleigh with her family, where she enjoys gardening, bread\u2011baking, and making clothes in her spare time [2].\n\nBefore entering elected office, Patton worked as an elementary\u2011school teacher and later as a factory manager, gaining experience in both education and manufacturing sectors. She has also held a variety of jobs\u2014including server, nanny, dog\u2011washer, and customer\u2011service representative for an e\u2011commerce company\u2014to support her family while her daughter was young [1][2]. Her community involvement includes active participation in Moms Demand Action, the local PTA, and homeowners\u2011association leadership roles [1][2].\n\nOn the council, Patton chairs the Transportation and Transit Committee and serves on the Housing and Environment Committee, giving her a key role in shaping Raleigh\u2019s transit policy, affordable\u2011housing initiatives, and environmental stewardship efforts [2]. She has been noted for hosting monthly office hours, securing funding for a park master plan, and advancing programs such as Alternative Crisis Response and Homelessness Response, which aim to improve public safety and address homelessness in the city [8].\n\nPatton\u2019s electoral record shows strong support in her district. In the 2022 race she won with 41.6\u202f% of the vote in a five\u2011candidate field, and she was re\u2011elected in 2024 with 54.3\u202f% of the vote over challenger Jennifer\u202fMcCollum [1]. Her campaign messaging emphasizes affordable housing, climate action, and ensuring Raleigh remains a place where all residents can thrive, reflecting the priorities she outlined in statements to the Wake County Democratic Party and other local outlets [8][5].\n\nAs a council member, Patton\u2019s responsibilities include legislating on land\u2011use decisions, setting policy for core city services (police, fire, water, solid waste), and guiding the city\u2019s climate\u2011resilience strategy through transit and storm\u2011water initiatives. Her work aligns with Raleigh\u2019s broader goals of sustainable growth, expanded transit options, and equitable housing solutions [3][8].\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Megan Patton - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Megan_Patton)\n- [2] [Megan Patton | Raleighnc.gov](https://raleighnc.gov/city-council/megan-patton)\n- [3] [City Council | Raleighnc.gov](https://raleighnc.gov/city-council)\n- [4] [Raleigh City Council - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raleigh_City_Council)\n- [5] [Endorsements for Megan Patton - North Carolina Nonpartisan Candidate](https://bluevoterguide.org/NC/candidate_Megan_Patton/375499)\n- [8] [Candidate Info - Megan Patton - Wake County Democratic Party](https://www.wakedems.org/election-central-2024/candidate-info-megan-patton/)\n- [10] [Megan Patton Phone Number, Address, Age & Email - CocoFinder](https://cocofinder.com/name/megan-patton)\n- [11] [Soap Stars - Raleigh Magazine](https://raleighmag.com/2016/07/soap-stars/)\n- [12] [Wake County Election Results: Cowell Wins Raleigh Mayor's Race in Landslide, Democrats Win Judicial Races](https://indyweek.com/news/wake/wake-county-election-results-cowell-wins-raleigh-mayors-race-in-landslide-democrats-win-judicial-races/)","firstname":"Megan","lastname":"Patton","middlename":"Anderson","suffix":null,"token":"16226138b0178f94"},"token":"wN-TZ-T-YyCCrgMp"}],"choices":null,"description":null,"district":null,"districtgroup":null,"districtgroupname":null,"districtname":null,"job_type":"city_council","o.office":"city_council","office":"city_council","officedescription":"A city council member (alderman in some towns) serves on the municipality's legislative body, approving the city budget, setting the tax rate, and passing ordinances and resolutions. Members represent a district or the city at large.","officequalities":"- Policy judgment on city matters \u2014 ordinances, services, and land use.\n- Budget literacy: the council approves the city budget and sets the city property-tax rate.\n- Legislative process: drafting, amending, and voting on ordinances and resolutions; committee work.\n- Constituent relations within the district or city.\n- Familiarity with the city charter and municipal issues such as utilities, transit, development, and blight.","officeterm":4,"officetitle":"City Council Member","partisan":0,"pgr":"general","quantity":1,"referendum":null,"source":null,"title":"City Of Raleigh City Council District B"}