2025 North Carolina General Election

Lew Starling

Walter Ley

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Lew Starling is from Clinton, North Carolina. He has a bachelor of arts in political science and a master of divinity in theology from Campbell University and a juris doctor degree from Wake Forest University School of Law. He is a father of two and a deacon at First Baptist Church in Clinton.

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Lew is currently the Mayor of Clinton. He has served in this role since 2001. 

As of September 4, 2025, Lew Starling did not have a website or any information online.

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- The mayor leads the executive branch of local government, presiding over city council meetings, making sure city departments run smoothly, and providing services to citizens. 
- The mayor attends and runs City Council meetings, serving as an important leader for how local laws get set. These laws affect local services, such as Police, City Planning, Parks & Recreation, and Transportation.  
- The Mayor in some circumstances may vote to break a tie in council meetings. They do not have veto power.