Pittsboro Candidate Forum

Living up to its name, the Chatham County Democratic Party’s Community Engagement Center was the site of a municipal election candidate forum on Tuesday night, October 7, 2025.

A capacity crowd of Pittsboro voters had the opportunity to hear opening statements and responses to prepared questions from each of the candidates who were present. Then the audience got to ask questions themselves on topics that included growth and planning, water quality, and affordable housing, among others. At the end of the evening, everyone was given a chance to speak one-on-one with the candidates.

Participating candidates were incumbent Mayor Kyle Shipp, and candidates for Commissioner, Candace Hunziker, Tiana Thurber, Nikkolas Shramek, and Corey Forrest.

Additionally, in the audience were Mayor Pro Tim Pamela Baldwin, and Commissioners John Bonitz and John Foley.

Important dates for the municipal election:

Early Voting begins on October 16, 2025

Early Voting ends on November 1, 2025

Election Day is on November 4, 2025