Justin Sutton

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Justin Sutton

Nonpartisan

Elections and appointments

Last election

October 8, 2019

Education

Bachelor's

North Carolina State University

Graduate

North Carolina Central University

Law

North Carolina Central University

Justin Sutton ran for election for Mayor of Raleigh in North Carolina. He lost in the general election on October 8, 2019.

Biography

Justin Sutton was born in Raleigh, North Carolina. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science from North Carolina State University and both a J.D. and a master's degree in public administration from North Carolina Central University. Sutton’s career experience includes working as an attorney.

Elections

2019

See also: Mayoral election in Raleigh, North Carolina (2019)

General election

General election for Mayor of Raleigh

The following candidates ran in the general election for Mayor of Raleigh on October 8, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mary-Ann Baldwin (Nonpartisan)	38.2	20,861
		Charles Francis (Nonpartisan)	31.1	17,017
		Caroline Sullivan (Nonpartisan)	20.5	11,191
		Zainab Baloch (Nonpartisan)	6.5	3,553
		Justin Sutton (Nonpartisan)	2.1	1,125
		George Knott (Nonpartisan)	1.4	741
		Other/Write-in votes	0.3	142

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 54,630
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Campaign themes

2019

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Campaign website

Sutton's campaign website stated the following:

“	Key Initiatives Driving local spend based on the best representative data to ensure the most efficient and economical allocation of local tax dollars. Promoting a culturally diverse and inclusive living environment for all residents. Livable wages for city employees & first responders. “Strategic” and sustainable growth through local sourcing efforts. Ensuring future development does not outpace our city's aging infrastructure nor compromise the quality of living for Raleigh residents. Capturing an economic framework that serves the best interests of all residents through small business development. Public/private reinvestment strategies to revitalize and rebrand our city's infrastructure. Fiscally responsible capital improvement projects guided through budget realignment efforts. Municipal grant funding for minority owned small businesses to stimulate commercial activity and facilitate growth in new industries. Improving the competitive bidding process to engage local businesses in our diverse marketplace. Affordable housing paced by infrastructure growth. First time homebuyer assistance, homeowner rehabilitation, and rent to own programs. Public safety outreach & criminal justice reform. Commuter light rail, bike share, and accessible city transit systems. Safe, clean, and sustainable water services for all Raleigh residents. State/local cooperative projects to reduce taxpayer spending.	”
—Justin Sutton's campaign website (2019)

See also

2019 Elections

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