North Carolina

2026 North Carolina General Election

Preston Blakely

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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.

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Preston Blakely is from Fletcher, North Carolina. He has a bachelor 27s degree in African American and African Diaspora Studies and political science from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a master 27s degree in public affairs from Western Carolina University. 

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Preston is a member of the Fletcher Town Council. He previously worked at Quality Janitorial Group, a family business founded by his parents. 

Preston is currently the mayor of Fletcher. He was first elected in 2021 and re-elected in 2023.

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As of January 5, 2026, Preston Blakely’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports the Heart of Fletcher project, parks, and a new library branch in town.