Raleigh City Council District C · Nov 3, 2026
Corey Branch
Candidate for City Council District C (incumbent)
Corey Branch, the incumbent, is running for Raleigh City Council District C in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jared S. Ollison.
Voter registration deadline (5 p.m.) · Fri, Oct 9, 2026
In 4 daysDistrict C council member since 2015 and a former mayor pro tem; associate director at the IT firm Kyndryl. Former vice-chair of the Raleigh Transit Authority.
- Endorsed by
- RWCA (Raleigh-Wake Citizens Association), NC AFL-CIO, Raleigh Police Teamsters 391 (as listed in his primary questionnaire) The News & Observer
- Campaign website
- www.coreybranch.com
Where Corey Branch stands: positions on the record
Bonds1 sourced position
Voted yes on the resolution calling the Nov. 3, 2026 housing and transportation bond referendum (adopted 8-0, May 2026).
Council voteRaleigh City Council minutes, Regular Session, 2026-05-19 · May 19, 2026
Budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on adopting the fiscal year 2026-27 operating budget ordinance (adopted 8-0, June 2026).
Council voteRaleigh City Council minutes, Budget Work Session, 2026-06-08 · Jun 8, 2026
Public safety2 sourced positions
Voted yes on accepting donated police equipment, including GPS tracking systems, from the Raleigh Police Department Foundation (passed 6-2, January 2026).
Council voteRaleigh City Council minutes, Regular Session, 2026-01-20 · Jan 20, 2026
Said the city needs more police officers and that he supported raises for first responders in the past two budgets.
“It has become clear that additional police officers are required.”
Own statementThe News & Observer
Growth3 sourced positions
Voted yes on the North Hills rezoning (Z-34-25) at I-440 and Six Forks Road (passed 6-2, January 2026).
Council voteRaleigh City Council minutes, Regular Session, 2026-01-20 · Jan 20, 2026
Voted yes on text change TC-1-26, which removes a per-student land-area requirement for schools in certain mixed-use districts (passed 6-2, August 2026).
Council voteRaleigh City Council minutes, Regular Session, 2026-08-18 · Aug 18, 2026
Said he supports Raleigh's missing middle policies allowing townhomes, backyard cottages and duplexes.
“I endorse missing middle policies that permit townhomes, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), backyard cottages, and duplexes in communities with a historical presence of these housing types.”
Own statementThe News & Observer
City government1 sourced position
Voted yes on the ordinance carrying out the special committee's recommendations on council advisory boards and commissions (passed 5-3, October 2025).
Council voteRaleigh City Council minutes, Regular Session, 2025-10-07 · Oct 7, 2025
Housing bond1 sourced position
Said yes to an affordable housing bond on the November ballot, saying it would not raise property taxes.
“We are seeking to establish a housing bond that will significantly benefit our community without increasing property taxes.”
Own statementThe News & Observer
Homelessness1 sourced position
Supports expanding the Bringing Neighbors Home program that helps people experiencing homelessness find housing.
“I endorse the program’s expansion as it transitions to the Wake County CoC, with the city maintaining its commitment to ongoing support.”
Own statementThe News & Observer
Transit safety1 sourced position
Wants more police patrols on buses and technology to monitor high-traffic bus stops.
“Enhancing police patrols on our buses is essential to maintain public safety.”
Own statementThe News & Observer
Housing1 sourced position
Said market-rate housing is self-sustaining and he wants mixed-income affordable housing built alongside it.
“Market-rate housing is currently self-sustaining, and I would like to see mixed-income affordable housing integrated alongside additional market-rate housing.”
Own statementThe News & Observer
Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for Raleigh City Council District C in 2024 (won).
Own statementWake County Board of Elections · Nov 15, 2024
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