Four Candidates Emerge in Apex Town Council Race as Two Incumbents Stay Silent
With three Town Council seats on the ballot this year, Apex voters have a significant opportunity to shape the future of their town.
Apex, NC, Jul. 13, 2025 — With the municipal election season underway, four candidates have officially launched campaigns for three open Town Council seats. One incumbent is seeking re-election, while two long-serving council members have not publicly disclosed whether they intend to return.
Council Member Ed Gray is running for another term. Audra Killingsworth and Brett Gantt, who currently hold the other two expiring seats, have yet to announce their plans. As of July 11, neither Killingsworth nor Gantt has an Active Campaign Committee on file (link) with the Wake County Board of Elections.
Note: Holly Springs Update reached out to Gantt and Killingsworth via email to inquire about their intentions. As of publication, neither had responded.
Declared Candidates for Apex Town Council
Ed Gray – Incumbent Seeking Re-Election
Gray, an attorney, U.S. Air Force veteran, and former federal prosecutor, is campaigning on continued investment in public safety, expanded parks and green spaces, and affordable housing. His campaign points to accomplishments like securing funding for Pleasant Park and supporting firearm safety programs. (Campaign Website)
Mary Miskimon – First-Time Candidate
Miskimon is a former journalist, substitute teacher, and community volunteer. Her platform centers on smart growth, fiscal transparency, and protecting Apex’s identity and green spaces. She advocates for curbing sprawl, opening the town budget process, and supporting strong schools and neighborhoods. (Campaign Website) (Press Release)
Sue Mu – First-Time Candidate
Mu is a longtime civic volunteer and small business owner. She is focused on “balanced and sustainable growth, affordable housing choices,” environmental sustainability, expanded public transportation, and support for mental health and EMS services. Mu cites two decades of community involvement and leadership in school and civic organizations. (Campaign Website)
Shane Reese – First-Time Candidate
Reese, who is the former president of the Apex Downtown Business Association, is running on a platform that emphasizes responsible growth, small business support, and improvements to sidewalks, greenways, and parks. He also helped lead the creation of the Town of Apex's Downtown Master Plan and Parking study, and served on its steering committee, as well as the Advance Apex 2045 Land Use Map and Transportation Plan steering committee. (Campaign Website)
A Race in Transition
With three Town Council seats on the ballot this year, Apex voters have a significant opportunity to shape the future of their town.
The filing period is currently open and runs through July 18, giving other candidates additional time to enter the race.
In the meantime, Apex residents can expect a robust campaign season focused on competing visions for the town’s future.
How to Register to Vote and Check Your Status
To vote in the November Apex municipal election, you must be registered in Wake County.
To register to vote, update your registration, or learn more about eligibility, visit the Wake County Board of Elections:
https://www.wake.gov/departments-government/board-elections/voter-information/register-voteTo check your current registration status, confirm your polling place, or view your sample ballot, use the NC State Board of Elections Voter Lookup Tool:
https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/
Holly Springs Update will continue to follow this race and provide updates as new information becomes available.