Jared Ollison

Jared Ollison is running for election to the Raleigh City Council to represent District C in North Carolina. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. He advanced from the primary on March 3, 2026.

Biography

Jared Ollison was born in Manhasset, New York. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1995 to 1999. He graduated from Broughton High School. He earned an associate degree from the Community College of the United States Air Force in 1999, a bachelor's degree from Shaw University in 2015, and a graduate degree from Liberty University in 2017. His career experience includes working as a director of detention services and as a law enforcement relations manager. He has been affiliated with the NC NAACP, Shaw University Alumni Association, and Martin Street Baptist Church.^[1]

Elections

2026

General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

The candidate list in this election may not be complete.

General election for Raleigh City Council District C

Incumbent Corey Branch (Nonpartisan) and Jared Ollison (Nonpartisan) are running in the general election for Raleigh City Council District C on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Corey Branch (Nonpartisan)
		Jared Ollison (Nonpartisan)

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Nonpartisan primary

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Nonpartisan primary election for Raleigh City Council District C

Incumbent Corey Branch (Nonpartisan) and Jared Ollison (Nonpartisan) defeated Diana Powell (Nonpartisan) and Tolulope Omokaiye (Nonpartisan) in the primary for Raleigh City Council District C on March 3, 2026.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Corey Branch (Nonpartisan)	54.0	7,106
✔		Jared Ollison (Nonpartisan)	18.7	2,460
	Submit photo	Diana Powell (Nonpartisan)	17.9	2,355
	Submit photo	Tolulope Omokaiye (Nonpartisan)	9.4	1,238

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 13,159
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Endorsements

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Livable Raleigh

2024

General election

General election for Raleigh City Council District C

The following candidates ran in the general election for Raleigh City Council District C on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Corey Branch (Nonpartisan)	40.1	15,676
	Submit photo	Tolulope Omokaiye (Nonpartisan)	20.1	7,847
		DaQuanta Copeland (Nonpartisan)	10.4	4,060
		Portia Wilson Rochelle (Nonpartisan)	8.6	3,351
	Submit photo	Tomara DeCosta (Nonpartisan)	8.1	3,155
		Jared Ollison (Nonpartisan)	7.5	2,918
	Submit photo	Daniel Grant-King (Nonpartisan)	5.0	1,956
		Other/Write-in votes	0.4	149

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 39,112
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2026

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2024

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a lifelong resident of Raleigh, District – C and I understand the importance of maintaining a strong, equitable, and diverse community. I am the single father of two college students. You can find me volunteering with and supporting various charities in my community. I am a United States Air Force veteran and a career law enforcement officer with a wide range of professional experiences. I previously led the largest division of the Wake County Sheriff’s Office as the Director of Detention Services. I am a dedicated public servant, and I would like to meet with, work with, and hear from you.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

I am running for Raleigh City Council, District C as a concerned citizen, not as a politician. Politicians tell citizens anything they want to hear, concerned citizens roll their sleeves up and get the work done. Remember me, the concerned citizen!
This election is about correcting gentrification, a rise in crime, homelessness, and a lack of affordable housing and mental health resources. We must work together to correct these key issues if we are to progress as a community.
The citizens of District C deserve a city council representative who will vote their will. They deserve a representative who will make every effort to meet with them and share information while accepting feedback. The citizens of District C deserve a representative that will fight for their community. The citizens of District C deserve to be represented by me!

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about all areas of public policy. I also have a master's degree in public policy and public administration.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

I believe it is vital that the person elected to this office should be responsible to the people of this community and be available to listen to their concerns. This person must be absolutely transparent and open to criticism and correction by the people he or she represents. This person should vote the will of the people in their district.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to leave a legacy of honest and good works that benefitted the citizens in my district.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The space shuttle, Challenger tragically broke apart approximately one minute after takeoff in 1986 killing all seven crew members. I was ten years old at the time

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was a military police officer in the United States Air Force, a job I held for four years when I was honorably discharged.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

I have been endorsed by Dr. Dudley Flood, retired Associate Superintendent, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. I have also been endorsed by the North Carolina Police Benevolent Association.

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↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 6, 2024

[1] Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 6, 2024

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Jared Ollison

Contents

Biography

Elections

2026

General election

General election for Raleigh City Council District C

Nonpartisan primary

Nonpartisan primary election for Raleigh City Council District C

Endorsements

2024

General election

General election for Raleigh City Council District C

Endorsements

Campaign themes

2026

Ballotpedia survey responses

2024

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