2025 Municipal Election Results

JOHNSTON COUNTY – Low voter turnout marked Tuesday’s 2025 municipal elections across Johnston County, but one of the night’s biggest surprises came in Smithfield, where longtime District 4 Councilman David Barbour was unseated by challenger Doris Louise Wallace.

Voters in several towns returned incumbents to office, while a few communities saw new leadership emerge.

Smithfield
Incumbent District 4 Councilman David Barbour was unseated by challenger Doris Louise Wallace, marking a change in leadership on the Smithfield Town Council. Wallace received 132 votes, or 55.9 percent, to Barbour’s 104 votes, or 44.1 percent. The District 4 seat represents West Smithfield.

Recently appointed District 1 councilman Dr. Gettys Cohen Jr. narrowly secured a four-year term with 141 votes (51.6 percent) over Felicia C. Baxter, who received 132 votes (48.4 percent).

In District 2, incumbent Sloan Stevens was reelected by a wide margin, receiving 324 votes (71 percent) compared to Erin Keller with 105 votes (23 percent) and Elizabeth Anne Temple with 24 votes (5.3 percent). There were 3 write-in votes (0.7 percent).

In District 3, Councilman Travis Scott held onto his seat, defeating challenger Abrilla O. Robinson with 186 votes (56.2 percent) to Robinson’s 141 votes (42.6 percent). There were 4 write-in ballots.

Mayor Andy Moore also won reelection, securing 857 votes (65 percent) over Stuart Ashby Lee, who received 459 votes (34.8 percent). There were 4 write-in ballots (0.2 percent), in unofficial results.

Selma
Incumbent Mayor Byron McAllister was reelected with 366 votes, or 65.9 percent, defeating challenger Adele Walker, who received 189 votes, or 34.1 percent.

Incumbent council members Susan P. Watson (238 votes) and Amy West Whitley (325 votes) were unopposed and will serve new four-year terms.

Archer Lodge
Two new members will join the Archer Lodge Town Council following Tuesday’s election. Incumbents Mark Wilson and John Buzzelli did not seek reelection, leaving two open seats on the board.

Voters elected Francine (Franky) Echols, who received 235 votes, and Christopher Michael Davis, who received 216 votes. Finishing third and fourth were Roger Skinner who received 150 votes, and Tyler Greene who received 134 votes.

Teresa Burton will remain on the council, filling out an unexpired term after garnering 283 votes.

Benson
Mayor Max Raynor will return for another two-year term after winning reelection with 293 votes, or 75.6 percent. His opponent, Eric Lee Bowles Sr., received 94 votes, or 24.2 percent. There was one write-in vote cast (0.2 percent).

All three town commissioners on the ballot were unopposed and reelected to their At-Large seats for four-year terms: Will T. Chandler, Maxine Peacock Holley, and William Neighbors.

Clayton
Six candidates were on the ballot Tuesday seeking three town council seats, with two of the three incumbents filing for re-election. Porter Casey Jr. and Andria Archer were returned to office by voters, joining Amanda Underwood, who was also elected.

Casey led the ticket with 1,250 votes (21.5 percent), followed closely by Underwood with 1,216 votes (20.9 percent) and Archer with 1,193 votes (20.5 percent). All three seats are for four-year terms.

Challengers Dan Barbour received 900 votes (15.5 percent), Keith Branch 638 votes (11 percent), and Jason Carter 568 votes (9.8 percent). There were 52 write-in ballots, representing 0.8 percent of the vote.

Four Oaks
Michael (Mike) Hines, who had served on the town council, was elected mayor, running unopposed and receiving 214 votes. Current Mayor Vic Medlin did not seek reelection. There were 23 write-in votes cast for mayor.

Four candidates sought two town commissioner seats, each for four-year terms. Linwood Parker led with 187 votes, or 37.6 percent, followed by Sauyer Roberts with 160 votes, or 32.2 percent. They defeated Kelly Blanchard, who received 84 votes, or 16.9 percent and Ian D. Trammell, who received 65 votes or 13.1 percent. Parker and Roberts were elected to the two seats. There was one write in ballot cast (0.2 percent).

Kenly
Mayor H.L. (Tooie) Hales was unseated by challenger Keith Davis. Davis receive 97 votes (52.15%) to Hales 89 votes (47.85%), a different of only 8 votes.

For Kenly Town Council, Beverly Knight had 116 votes and Latarish (Tasha) Neal 102 votes. Both were unopposed and elected to two council seats.

Mary Norman Hales was also unopposed for an unexpired town council seat and received 153 votes.

Micro
Only a handful of voters turned out in Micro, where all four incumbents were unopposed.

Mayor Marty Parnell was reelected with 14 votes.

Timothy Earp received 16 votes, Kathryn Garcia 14 votes, and Kevin Worley 13 votes, all returning to their town council seats for four-year terms.

Pine Level
All incumbents were reelected in Pine Level. Mayor Jeff Holt ran unopposed and received 175 votes.

In the Town Commissioner race, Jimmy F. Garner received 152 votes (24%), Greg Baker 127 votes (20.1%), William H. “Bill” Radford 127 votes (20.1%), and Phil Pittman 120 votes (19%). Challenger Rodney Cabe received 105 votes (16.7%). Garner, Baker, Radford, and Pittman were reelected to two-year terms. One write-in ballot was recorded (0.1%).

Princeton
Incumbent Mayor Stacy G. Johnson was unopposed on the ballot and received 127 votes. There were 23 write-in votes.

Four candidates sought two town council seats. Incumbent Michael Holmes led with 113 votes (39.8 percent), followed by incumbent Broderick Robinson with 72 votes (25.4%). Jimmy L. Tart received 63 votes (22.2%), and Danielle Aimee Louvierre received 35 votes (12.3%). Holmes and Robinson were reelected to four-year terms. There was one write-in ballot recorded (0.3%).

For an unexpired town commission seat, Ashley Boyette won with 148 votes (91.4 percent) over Kyana Belfield, who received 14 votes (8.6 percent).

Wilson’s Mills
Incumbent Mayor Fleta A. Byrd was unopposed and reelected, receiving 118 votes in unofficial results.

Three town council seats were on the ballot. Incumbents Tim Brown and David J. McGowan were re-elected, joined by Doris Riley. Randy Jernigan did not seek re-election.

Tuesday’s election results are unofficial until certified by the Johnston County Board of Elections.

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This story has been updated