Disgraceful. And terrifying.

Q1 2026: Raleigh City Council meetings summary. #ralpol

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Rents at Raleigh's oldest apartments fall amid record new apartment openings Rents at Raleigh's oldest apartments have fallen 7% in the past year.

Rents are falling because new supply is absorbing demand.

“Raleigh and other Sunbelt cities are experiencing a concept known as "filtering," and it's happening quickly due to the country's fastest rate of apartment construction in nearly a half century.”

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Have you checked out the Wake Dems event calendar lately?

It’s a great way to connect with your neighbors, hear what’s happening on the ground, and find easy ways to get involved while hanging out over a drink.

Pretty neat to watch something you helped facilitate rise out of the ground 🏘️

Cottages of Idlewild: 18 permanently affordable homes on land previously owned by the city. We initiated this project in 2020 and missing middle housing reform changes also made it possible. #ralpol

Today is Election Day. I'd be honored to earn your vote for Wake County Commission.

Polls are open until 7:30 p.m. If you haven't voted yet, there's still time.

Thank you to everyone who has supported me. I am proud of the campaign we've built across Wake County.

Thank you!

Tomorrow is Election Day.

Polls are open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

You can look up your polling place and voter information here:
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This race will be decided by turnout.
Make a plan. Bring a friend. Vote.

I’d be honored to have your support.

Thank you!

This chapter has been one of the hardest in my life, and I'm thankful for the support of the many people who helped bring this matter to a just outcome.

At the conclusion of the proceedings, the defendant was sentenced to 44 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release, and he was ordered to receive treatment both during and after incarceration.

Deranged cyberstalker threatened gay Democrat for years. Now he could go away for decades. - LGBTQ Nation Investigators said the messages were extreme enough to put the elected official in reasonable fear of death and serious bodily injury.

Today I traveled to Wilmington, North Carolina to deliver a victim impact statement in the case against an individual who has stalked, harassed, and threatened me and many others in our community for several years.

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Thanks @citybuilder.bsky.social

“Jonathan understands that supply, subsidy, housing stability, and transit all work together, and has backed housing first programs, tenant protections, and transit oriented growth.”

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I’m honored to have earned endorsements from leaders across our community: environmental advocates, voting rights champions, students, neighborhood leaders, the largest LGBTQ+ political organization in the country, and the editorial board of our region’s largest newspaper.

Have you voted yet? 🗳️

During early vote, you can go to any location in your county! It's the perfect time to go with a friend.

Meet the candidates on your ballot and make a plan to go vote at ncdp.org/candidates

I am honored to receive the endorsement of the The News & Observer.

As Wake County navigates rapid growth and a shifting federal funding landscape, experience matters. I’m ready to continue putting my local government experience to work for every resident of Wake County.

Proud to join the Raleigh-Apex NAACP for Souls to the Polls.

Grateful to have the endorsements of the Raleigh-Wake Citizens Association (RWCA) and the Wake County Voter Education Coalition, champions for voter participation and equity.

I would be honored to receive your vote.

I got LASIK recently. I’m wearing glasses in my campaign pics. No one recognizes me at the polls. Growing up I never understood how folks were fooled by Clark Kent’s disguise. I get it now? Anyway, I bought some fake glasses and will be wearing them the rest of the election. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Early voting starts today and the polls are open! You can vote at any early voting site from February 12-28. I would be honored to have one of your votes for Wake County Commission, at large. I’m running to add local government experience and LGBTQ+ representation.

Honored to receive the personal endorsement of Blair Reeves of @carolinaforward.bsky.social

Blair has been a leading voice for smart growth and good public policy in NC, and I’m grateful for his support as we work to move Wake County forward.

From our Raleigh City Council work session today on housing affordability. I’m proud of the progress we’ve made in Raleigh with more work to do. #ralpol #wakepol

Go Pack! 🐺

Grateful for the endorsement of NC State College Dems. I’m working to build a Wake County where college students and young professionals can thrive, with attainable housing, reliable transit, and a strong local economy.

🗳️ Early voting: Feb. 12–28
📅 Primary Election Day: March 3

Proud to be endorsed by the Sierra Club 🌿

I’m committed to sustainable development that reduces sprawl, protects our environment, and supports better transit options.

Grateful for the Sierra Club’s support as we work toward a greener, more sustainable Wake County.

Early voting begins this week!

Honored to be endorsed by the Wake County Voter Education Coalition — a longstanding leader in voter education and civic engagement in Wake County.

Priorities | Support Community Growth — Get Involved — Jonathan Melton Explore Jonathan Melton’s priorities for strengthening Wake County through education, housing, safety, and inclusivity. Join the movement for positive change.

www.jonathanmelton.com/issues-1

“I’m endorsing Jonathan Lambert-Melton for Wake County Commissioner. You may vote for two candidates in the March 3 primary, please make Jonathan one of your votes. He is smart, thoughtful and his experience on the Raleigh City Council will be invaluable on the Wake County Commission.”

Vote411.org is an incredible year-round resource for voters across the country. The 2026 elections include Federal, State, and County partisan races, as well as nonpartisan municipal races in Raleigh. So be sure to check out Vote411.org for all of your voting needs!

Proud to earn the endorsement of @lgbtqvictoryfund.bsky.social the nation’s leading organization dedicated to electing LGBTQ+ leaders.

I was Raleigh’s first LGBTQ+ citywide elected official, I would be the only LGBTQ+ member on the current Wake County Commission. #wakecounty #votelocal

Early voting is Feb 12–28. Help us turn out voters across Wake County by volunteering at the polls. Every shift matters and will help decide this race! #wakepol #votelocal #wakecounty

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