The three incumbent Fayetteville City Council members who faced primary elections this year all advanced to November’s general elections, along with newcomers and challengers.
Five of Fayetteville’s nine city council districts had primaries in addition to the mayoral election. These are Districts 1, 2, 7, 8, and 9.
In Fayetteville’s elections, the contests are nonpartisan. If more than two candidates file for a seat, there is a primary and the top-two vote-getters advance to the general election.
Tuesday’s results are not final, and are subject to a canvass scheduled for Oct. 14. The general election is Nov. 4, with early voting starting next week on Oct. 16. In the general election, District 5 incumbent Lynne Greene is the only candidate running unopposed.
Here is a roundup of the preliminary results in the city council district primaries:
Fayetteville City Council District 1
Four people sought the north Fayetteville District 1 seat being vacated by City Council Member Kathy Keefe Jensen, who ran for mayor. Jensen succeeded in the mayoral primary and will face incumbent Mayor Mitch Colvin in the general election.
The District 1 results:
- Stephon Ferguson — 462 votes or 33.53% (winner)
- James L. Thomas III — 400 votes or 29.03% (winner)
- Jamie Davis — 372 votes or 27.00%
- Theodore Melkoumov — 144 votes or 10.45%
Fayetteville City Council District 2
City Council Member Malik Davis faced two challenges in eastern and southeastern Fayetteville District 2. The results:
- Malik Davis (incumbent) — 1,077 votes or 62.40% (winner)
- Gail Morfesis — 406 votes or 23.52% (winner)
- Joseph (Joey) Thames — 243 votes or 14.08%
Fayetteville City Council District 7
Incumbent City Council Member Brenda McNair had three challengers for western Fayetteville’s District 7. The results:
- Brenda McNair (incumbent) — 1,017 votes or 75.39% (winner)
- Kathy A. Greggs — 205 votes or 15.20% (winner)
- J’Kwan Fulmore — 60 votes or 4.45%
- Dwight France — 46 votes or 3.41%
Khalil Younger’s name was on the ballot, but he withdrew from the race. He received 21 votes.
Fayetteville City Council District 8
With Council Member Courtney Banks-McLaughlin’s run for mayor, three people sought the District 8 seat, which serves parts of western Fayetteville and Fort Bragg. Banks-McLaughlin did not succeed in the primary for mayor and will be leaving office in December.
The District 8 results:
- Shaun McMillan — 807 votes or 73.50% (winner)
- Rodney E. Garvin — 223 voters or 20.31% (winner)
- Mahmoud A. (Travis) Hamed — 45 voters or 4.10%
Robbie Poole’s name was on the ballot, but he withdrew from the race. He received 23 votes.
Fayetteville City Council District 9
Two people challenged City Council Member Deno Hondros for the central Fayetteville District 9 seat. The results:
- Deno Hondros (incumbent) — 816 votes or 60.44% (winner)
- Joe McGee — 289 votes or 21.41% (winner)
- Gary A. Hunt — 245 votes or 18.15%
Senior reporter Paul Woolverton can be reached at pwoolverton@cityviewnc.com.
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