State Board Rejects Request for Election Do-Over in Godwin
But the board sends evidence of potential illegal activity in the election to prosecutors for further review.
County Board to Again Consider Throwing Out Godwin’s November Election Results
A new hearing is scheduled for January 16 to consider Dennis Smith Sr.’s allegation that the town clerk illegally influenced voters.
Dennis Smith Sr. Continues Fight to Overturn Godwin Town Board Election Results
The State Board of Elections says Smith can bring new evidence to try to prove that the town clerk’s electioneering while on duty could have affected the outcome.
Did Godwin’s Town Clerk Illegally Tell Voters Who to Vote For?
Dennis Smith Sr., father of professional basketball player Dennis Smith Jr., wants a new election for a seat on the town’s Board of Commissioners.
Column: ‘Landslide’ victory in Fayetteville mayoral race, longtime politico says, but close in Hope Mills and Spring Lake
Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week.
Hope Mills Mayor Jessie Bellflowers elected to second term by razor-thin margin
The incumbent, who secured his first bid for mayor in 2023, won reelection over Todd Henderson by 18 votes, according to unofficial results.
Column: Just another election night for the only mayor Eastover has ever known
“I was born and raised here, and I love my community,” says Charles McLaurin, who wins his 10th two-year mayoral term and what McLaurin says will be his last. “And I love the people out here. I am blessed.”
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Colvin reelected to fifth term in Fayetteville mayoral race
Fayetteville mayoral race ends with Colvin securing fifth term.
Hope Mills 2025 election results
Unofficial, running vote tallies for the Nov. 4, 2025 elections in Hope Mills.
Spring Lake 2025 election results
Unofficial, running vote tallies for the Nov. 4, 2025 elections in Spring Lake.
It’s Election Day in Cumberland County. Want to vote? Here’s what you need to know
Polls open in Fayetteville, Hope Mills, Spring Lake, Linden, Wade, Stedman, Godwin, Falcon and Eastover
Freddie de la Cruz launches write-in campaign for Fayetteville mayor
Continues run despite fifth-place finish in the primary. Says he wants to offer a Republican option to voters, vs. Democrats Mitch Colvin and Kathy Keefe Jensen
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