Position Sought
Raleigh City Council, At-Large
Current Position
Raleigh City Council, At-Large
Party Affiliation
Democrat
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina
Date of Primary Election
March 3, 2026
Primary Election Donation Limit
$6,400
Date of General Election
November 3, 2026
General Election Donation Limit
$6,400
Race/Ethnicity
Black/African-American/Afro-Caribbean
Gender Identity
Cisgender Woman
Sexual Orientation
Lesbian
Pronouns
She/Her/Hers
Connect with Stormie Forte
Stormie was the first Black woman to serve on the Raleigh City Council!
Biography
Stormie Forte is currently a member of the Raleigh City Council. She is a Raleigh native who received a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Science degrees from UNC-Chapel Hill. She obtained her Juris Doctorate from North Carolina Central University. In addition to being a licensed attorney, she has a real estate license, as well as certifications for Ombudsman, mediation, and rehabilitation counseling. She is also a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. She is committed to solving the challenges of homelessness and affordable housing in Raleigh. She will work to improve access and efficiency with public transportation, supporting small locally owned businesses, updating and expanding infrastructure and increasing positions within the City of Raleigh Public Safety departments.