Holly Springs (NC) Municipal Election Update: Candidate Meet & Greets and Forums Ahead
With early voting underway and Election Day approaching, Holly Springs residents still have several opportunities to meet Town Council and mayoral candidates in person over the coming days.
Holly Springs, NC, Oct. 20, 2025 — As the November 4th municipal elections approach, voters in Holly Springs will have multiple opportunities in the coming days to meet the candidates running for mayor and town council.
Events ranging from casual brewery meet-ups to community-wide gatherings and a public candidate forum hosted by the Raleigh-Apex NAACP are scheduled to take place, providing votes with opportunities to learn more about each candidate’s vision for Holly Springs’ growth, infrastructure, and community development priorities.
Note: HSU reached out to all candidates seeking information about upcoming public engagement opportunites. Information from those who responded is included below.
Mayoral Candidates
(Listed alphabetically by last name)
Mike Kondratick
Website: https://www.mikeforhs.com/
Oct. 23: Raleigh-Apex NAACP Candidate Forum
Kirk of Holly Springs Church, 300 Rogers St
7:00 – 9:00 PMOct. 25: HollyFest
Sugg Farm, 2401 Grigsby Ave
10:00 AM – 4:00 PMOct. 26: Kondratick for Mayor Community Canvas
Pre-register for location (click here)
2:00 – 6:00 PM
Sean Mayefskie (Incumbent)
Website: https://seanforhs.com/
Oct. 25: HollyFest
Sugg Farm, 2401 Grigsby Ave
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Town Council Candidates
(Listed alphabetically by last name)
Annie Drees
Website: https://www.anniedrees4hollysprings.com/
Oct. 23: Raleigh-Apex NAACP Candidate Forum
Kirk of Holly Springs Church, 300 Rogers St
7:00 – 9:00 PMOct. 25: HollyFest
Sugg Farm, 2401 Grigsby Ave
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tim Forrest (Incumbent)
Website: https://timforrest4hs.com/
Oct. 25: HollyFest
Sugg Farm, 2401 Grigsby Ave
10:00 AM – 4:00 PMOct. 29: Meet & Greet
Local Time Brewing, 300 S Main St
6:30 PM
Kara Foster
Website: https://karaforcouncil.com/
Oct. 23: Raleigh-Apex NAACP Candidate Forum
Kirk of Holly Springs Church, 300 Rogers St
7:00 – 9:00 PMOct. 25: HollyFest
Sugg Farm, 2401 Grigsby Ave
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sarah Larson
Website: https://larsonforgovernment.com/
Oct. 22: Meet & Greet
Local Time Brewing, 300 S Main St
6:00 – 8:00 PMOct. 23: Raleigh-Apex NAACP Candidate Forum
Kirk of Holly Springs Church, 300 Rogers St
7:00 – 9:00 PMOct. 25: HollyFest
Sugg Farm, 2401 Grigsby Ave
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Key Election Dates & Information
Early Voting: Now through Saturday, November 2nd (click for information)
Election Day: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Voter Info: Residents can verify registration, view sample ballots, and locate polling places at ncsbe.gov.