Summary
Apex could move its town elections to even-numbered years, saving roughly six figures per cycle and boosting turnout from ~20% to 75%+. It requires an act of the legislature, and the council only adopted an exploratory resolution that will be shared with other Wake County towns.
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Last discussed Jun 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
Could save the town roughly $80,000-$150,000 per election cycle.
Taxpayers save money, and far more voters get a say in who runs the town.
Odd-year-only voters and candidates may face transition confusion and term adjustments.
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Regular Town Council Meeting — June 23, 2026
Council voted 4-1 to ask the General Assembly to move Apex elections to even years starting 2030, using two shortened three-year terms. Supporters say it boosts turnout; one member prefers keeping Apex's off-cycle elections.
Regular Town Council Meeting — May 28, 2026
Apex could move its town elections to even-numbered years, saving roughly six figures per cycle and boosting turnout from ~20% to 75%+. It requires an act of the legislature, and the council only adopted an exploratory resolution that will be shared with other Wake County towns.
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