Interested in running for office?

There will be elections in 2025 for the Forsyth County municipalities of Bethania, Clemmons, Kernersville, Lewisville, Rural Hall, Tobaccoville, and Walkertown.  If you are interested in running for office, please contact Chair Jenny Marshall.  The FCDP will offer introductory sessions for persons interesting in running for office and training classes for candidates. Let's get great candidates running for every open seat!

You Won't Run Alone
3 sessions to choose from:  June 17, 25 or 30 at 6:30pm 
You Won’t Run Alone is a program designed to introduce potential Democratic candidates to the support systems that exist to help you every step of the way. From campaign training and voter data to mentorship and messaging, we’ll walk you through the resources available to help you step up — and win! Sign up for one session here: mobilize.us/forsythcountydems/event/798749

2025 Municipal Elections
The candidate filing period runs from Monday, July 7, 2025 at 8am through Friday, July 18 at 12pm (Noon).  See municipal positions up for election in 2025 and filing fees here.
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Election Dates
In 2025, there are three municipal election dates in North Carolina:

1. Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Partisan primary if necessary
2. ​Tuesday, October 7, 2025 Second partisan primary if one is requested, nonpartisan primary, or general election if using the election and runoff method: Various municipalities
3. Tuesday, November 4, 2025 General Election

Information on the 2025 Municipal Election can be found on the Forsyth County Board of Elections website.

2026 Elections
The candidate filing period for the 2026 primary election begins on Monday, December 1, 2025 at 12pm (Noon) and ends on Friday, December 19, 2025 at 12pm.

Primary:  Tuesday, March 3, 2026
​Information on the 2026 Elections comes from the North Carolina State Board of Elections.