New Bern Voters Decide Mayor Board Aldermen Bond Referendum

Several local and regional elections and political events are underway across the United States in October 2025. In New Bern, voters will decide on the city's Mayor and Board of Aldermen, as well as vote on a bond referendum funding three projects totaling $24 million; the mayoral race includes four candidates and a write-in option. Meanwhile, the Mobile County Republican Party in Alabama is hosting a meet and greet for candidates ahead of the 2026 statewide election. In Coldwater, Michigan, a rally opposing President Donald Trump's administration policies featured three Democratic candidates aiming to challenge Congressman Tim Walberg in 2026. Illinois' 9th Congressional District held a candidate forum with most Democratic and Republican candidates discussing their platforms before the March primary. Additionally, in Chillicothe and Ross County, Ohio, Republican candidates are engaging with the public through multiple events, including upcoming forums for Municipal Court judge candidates.