The 2025 election features municipal races across the Cape Fear region, including Wilmington mayor and city council.

The StarNews has compiled Q&As to help you get to know the candidates and their stances better. We asked candidates in contested races across the region to participate.

Early voting for municipal elections begins Thursday, Oct. 16 and goes through Saturday, Nov. 1. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4.

Learn more about the candidates here:

New Hanover County

Brunswick County

Pender County

Sherry Jones is the StarNews executive editor. You can reach her at sjones1@gannett.com.

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