Published Sat, Oct 03, 2009 07:12 AM
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Triangle voter's guide

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Early voting closes today. On Tuesday, you'll need to report to your local polling place.

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The News & Observer is following Triangle municipal and school board races scheduled for Tuesday Oct. 6 and Nov. 3.

Races and candidates on the ballot Tuesday include:

Wake County School Board
- District 1
- District 2
- District 7
  - Karen Simon (D)
  - Deborah Prickett (U)
- District 9
  - Lois Nixon (U)
  - Debra Goldman (R)
Raleigh Mayor
Raleigh City Council
- At Large
- District A
  - Nancy McFarlane (U)
- District B
  - Rodger Koopman (D)
  - John Odom (R)
- District C
  - Charles Reisigner (R)
  - James West (D)
- District D
  - Thomas Crowder (D)
  - Ted Van Dyk (D)
- District E
  - Bonner Gaylord (U)
  - Waheed Haq (D)
Cary City Council
- At Large
  - Julie Robison (D)
- District A
- District C
  - Catherine Evangelista (D)
  - Jack Smith (R)
Durham City Council
- Ward 1
- Ward 2

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