DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- In a closely watched Durham mayoral race, incumbent Leo Williams won another term, turning back the challenge of Anjanée Bell.

Williams said during the campaign that he hoped to hold on to his seat and continue with the momentum from his first term. Bell campaigned on bringing new leadership to City Hall.

"We have won this race," the mayor told cheering supporters at his watch party on Tuesday night.

Both candidates said they wanted to move the Bull City forward, but their visions to get there were vastly different.

Williams ran a campaign focused on the city's progress and growth under his leadership. Affordability and safety were other key areas of focus

Bell is the daughter of Durham's longest-serving mayor, Bill Bell. She received grassroots support on the

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