2025 North Carolina General Election

Gilbert Todd, Jr.

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Gilbert Todd Jr. (Mayor of Zebulon, North Carolina, candidate 2025 ...

Gilbert Todd Jr. is from Zebulon, North Carolina. He earned a bachelor of arts in political science from North Carolina State University and a master of divinity from Liberty University. He lives with his wife and four children in Zebulon. He is a pastor at Vision Church RDU.

Gilbert Todd Jr.'s campaign for Zebulon Mayor is his first entry into politics. 

Supports local businesses and advocates for infrastructure that meets community needs.

Economy

Supports developing parks and programs to foster community bonds.

Public Services

As of September 4, 2025, Gilbert Todd, Jr. did not have a website or any information online.

Housing & Urban Development

Believes in providing public safety officers with the best equipment and support to ensure the safety of all families.

Public Safety

Supports infrastructure development, including roads, water, and public spaces, to meet community needs.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Education

Glenn York

Glenn York is from Zebulon, North Carolina. He has a bachelor of science in pre-physical therapy from North Carolina Central University and a practical nursing degree from Wake Technical College. He lives with his partner, Jeri Barnes, in Zebulon.

Glenn is retired from the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, where he worked for 31 years. 

Glenn is currently the mayor of Zebulon. He was elected in 2021 and is serving his first term. Before becoming mayor, he served as a town commissioner for six years and as Mayor Pro Tem for two years.

York becomes Zebulon's first Black mayor

Supports creating incentives such as grants and developing clear guidelines for small business owners.

Supports improving public spaces and parks, expanding recreational opportunities, encouraging community engagement, and enhancing cultural offerings.

Plans to provide incentives that support local businesses and preserve historical buildings.

Believes investing in roads, utilities, and broadband infrastructure is essential to support Zebulon’s growth and modernization.

Plans to focus on hiring a qualified Police Chief to ensure community safety.

Supports strengthening police and fire services.

Supports investing in roads, utilities, and broadband infrastructure to support Zebulon’s growth and modernization.

Plans to establish a Mayor's Youth Council and a future teen center to create valuable spaces and opportunities for young residents.

Jessica Daniels Harrison

Jessica is a lifelong resident of Zebulon, North Carolina. She earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and government from North Carolina State University and a master’s degree in public administration from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. She lives in Zebulon, North Carolina.

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Jessica is currently a member of the Zebulon Board of Commissioners. She was elected in 2021 and is serving her second term. She has also served as mayor pro tem since 2022.

Plans to advance Zebulon’s Economic Development Strategic Plan to ensure downtown vitality and attract new businesses.

Plans to deepen ties with Wake County, Eastern Wake municipalities, Raleigh Chamber, and educational partners like Wake Tech and EDPNC to attract investments and share services.

Supports local artisans and small businesses by promoting entrepreneurship and enhancing services through the Chamber and Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC).

As of September 4, 2025, Jessica Daniels Harrison’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports advancing Zebulon’s Economic Development Strategic Plan to ensure a vibrant downtown and attract new businesses.

As of September 4, 2025, Jessica Daniels Harrison did not have a website or any information online.

Supports strengthening relationships with local counties, municipalities, and educational partners to attract investments and share services.

Supports expanding youth opportunities, including internships, after-school programs, and sports.

Larry R. Loucks

Larry R. Loucks (Mayor of Zebulon, North Carolina, candidate 2025 ...

Larry R. Loucks's campaign for Zebulon Mayor is his first entry into politics. 

Believes Zebulon’s current board is ineffective and lacks transparency and accountability.

Believes Zebulon's growing budget and highest-in-county tax rate are important issues to address.

As of September 4, 2025, Larry R. Loucks did not have a website or any information online.

Shannon Baxter

Shannon Baxter (Mayor of Zebulon, North Carolina, candidate 2025 ...

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Shannon is currently a town commissioner for Zebulon. She was elected in 2023 and is serving her first term. She previously ran for mayor in 2025 but did not win.

Passed the Utility Allocation Policy that encourages the development community to build better product to serve our community better.

Supports the Downtown Mainstreet program, believing its resources will aid in revitalizing downtown and supporting local businesses.

As a commissioner, approved and budgeted for grants to improve downtown facades.

As a commissioner, passed the Parks and Recreation Masterplan, which outlines future park development and amenities.

Invested in building out greenways and sidewalks, making Zebulon more walkable, bikeable, and family friendly.

As a community volunteer, collaborated with Wake County to run a Food Hub in Zebulon that provided nutritious food to families, supported local farmers, and aided local non-profits.

Supports addressing affordable housing by working with developers and seeking state and federal funding.

Plans to continue training with the Zebulon Fire Department (ZFD) and riding along with the Zebulon Police Department (ZPD) to understand the challenges and needs of local law enforcement and fire departments.

Supports addressing pay compression issues within the Fire and Police departments.

Passed the Transportation and Land Use Plan, which creates a framework for future roads and allows the town to pursue outside funding for transportation infrastructure projects.

As a commissioner, created a feeding program and activity packets for children when Wake County schools were shut down due to COVID.

- 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.

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