So depending on the national mood this fall, Republicans could put money in the 14th District if they think a large enough red wave is coming. Were encouraged that both candidates are committed to the equitable pursuit of justice, but were siding with Mr. Merriweathers steady approach. 90.7 Charlotte 93.7 Southern Pines
Also on Friday, former Republican Gov. Incumbent Garry McFadden won election in the general election for Mecklenburg County Sheriff on November 8, 2022. Mecklenburg Elections Director Michael Dickerson thinks it may be the latter. Axios Charlotte is a local news initiative. Cannon, Mitchell, Slack-Maylield, Griffin earn nods Published Saturday, April 16, 2022 1:00 am by Herbert L. White FILE PHOTO Former Charlotte City Council member James Mitchell earned the Black Political Caucus' endorsement in the Democratic at-large primary. And, they previously worked at The Southern Illinoisan before moving to Charlotte. There are some high-profile congressional primaries in the state. Mecklenburg County has six state senate districts (see printable map, and interactive map for street-level detail). Can you vote in North Carolina with a criminal record? District 5: Five Democrats are vying for Newtons seat in east Charlotte: Curtis Hayes Jr., an activist who went viral during the George Floyd protests, realtor Liz Millsaps Haigler, Marjorie Molina (a member of the citys Equitable Development Commission), Mamas Caribbean Grill owner Vinroy Reid and Mark Vincent. Jim Hunt announced her candidacy Wednesday. On The Ballot for Charlotte-Mecklenburg in 2022. State Rep. Brown is running for his second term against Robinson for the district that covers Steele Creek and south Charlotte. Margaret Marshall, who is not seeking reelection, is unaffiliated. Both ran for the same seat in 2020. Oct. 20-Nov. 5: Early voting for the general election. District 106: Carla Cunningham (Democratic incumbent) v. Karen Henning (Republican) The ACLU of NC does not endorse or oppose candidates, but urges you to cast an informed vote. We believe that by excelling in our efforts both behind the walls of the institutions and in the streets of the communities we serve, we are putting the public first and injecting equity into our communities by offering opportunities. Not every claim could be verified. As sheriff, I am committed to continued progress. So we have to motivate our staff so they stop leaving.. And in the new 14th District, Democrat Jeff Jackson is heavily favored. MCSO and local criminal justice partners have worked with the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts to prepare for the state's launch of its new electronic warrant system. That means shared accountability. Well be updating throughout election season. The Republican primary for U.S. Senate is the headline race in Tuesdays North Carolina primary, but in Mecklenburg County, the Democratic races will dominate the rest of the ballot. Registered Voters February 25, 2023 Search Weekly Registration Numbers Sorted by demographics Keep Informed Voter Search Find your voter registration information, voting sites, sample ballot and more. In the community, our office operates several programs and initiatives which focus on crime prevention and community engagement as a means to enhance public safety. Mitchell also only recently filed more than two years of missing campaign finance reports. The winner will face Democrat Rachel Hunt in November. On the streets and in the schools, parks and waterways of our communities, my team will continue to have a positive presence preventing crime with targeted community outreach, youth engagement, public safety engagement focused on intervention and delivering unmet needs. District 6:Strain (Republican incumbent), Summer Nunn (Democrat, marketing executive and CMS parent), Michael Watson (Democrat and CMS parent). District 5 is open because representative Matt Newton is running for district court judge. As the Observer has previously reported, the department is struggling to fill more than 150 vacant positions in the jail. They reported on police accountability and LGBTQ immigration barriers for the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting. District 6: Democratic incumbent Susan Rodriguez-McDowell versus Jeremy Brasch, a Republican who works in IT and served in the military. Published 9:47 pm Saturday, February 26, 2022. This northern Mecklenburg district that includes Cornelius and Davidson is one of the most competitive state house races in the area. Democratic candidates Roy H. Wiggins and David H. Strickland are competing for N.C. Superior Court Judge 26D. District 14: Jeff Jackson (Democrat) v. Pat Harrigan (Republican), District 12:Alma Adams (Democrat) v. Tyler Lee (Republican). Email her at natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com or call her at 704-797-4246. Robinson retired in January after more than two decades in law enforcement. District 5: Laura Meier, the Democrat incumbent, is facing Matthew Ridenhour, a Republican and former Marine who previously held the seat, in a rematch. We must continue the progress made last term; we improved the safety of our community through a completely updated communications system and increased transparency through public safety advisory board committees. Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden held on to his seat Tuesday, receiving 51% of the vote in the Democratic primary. Of note: Were also watching the race for District 73, a redrawn swing district in Cabarrus County. Incumbent State Sen. Salvador, the youngest Black woman to ever serve in the state Senate, is being challenged byRobeson, who runs a business in the financial services industry. District 101: Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic incumbent) v. Steve Mauney (Republican) Mark July 26on your calendar. Former N.C. Highway Patrol trooper Carlton Killian, along with veteran and former corrections officer Simon Brown, are the only two Democrats who have filed for the sheriffs race. 90.3 Hickory 106.1 Laurinburg. AttorneyBudd is up against veteranBrawley, who previously held the seat. Hes been a champion of Charlottes westside communities for decades and as the area transitions, his insight and connectivity are assets. District 40: Joyce Waddell (Democratic incumbent) v. Bobbie Shields (Republican) This program gives officers a feeling they have input into the recruiting process and a stake in growing the department's numbers. Mecklenburg County Board of Education districts. Critics say that hurts inmates, families, The Charlotte Observer, Nov. 26, 2017, Inmates get more video visits, but Meck sheriffs opponents say its still not enough, The Charlotte Observer, Feb. 28, 2018. Mecklenburg County Board of Elections PO Box 31788 Charlotte, NC 28231 Office Location: 741 Kenilworth Ave. Suite 202 Charlotte, NC 28204 MAP Hours: Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. January 26, 2022, Operation H.E.L.P. She joined the staff in January 2020 after graduating from Louisiana State University, where she was editor of The Reveille newspaper. McFadden did not respond to requests for an interview for this story, but in a questionnaire the Observer sent candidates he said recruiting efforts would be among his top priorities. Go deeper: The outside groups inside school board politics, District 1:Cheek (Republican incumbent), Melissa Easley (Democrat and former CMS teacher), Hamani Fisher (Democrat and pastor of Life Center International), Bill Fountain (independent and retired teacher), Ro Lawsin (Republican and president of the Filipino American Community of the Carolinas) Context: Democrats took full control of the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners in the blue wave of 2018, and are looking to hold onto that this year. The region, and frankly the entire country, has been hammered by fentanyl, heroin and other dangerous, addictive drugs that are destroying families. Incumbents Altman and Cotham are proven public servants who are accountable advocates of Mecklenburgs interests while Mr. Griffin, a former Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board member, has an even longer track record of the same commitment. Autry is running unopposed for his fourth term in this east Charlotte district. From October 22, 2022, to January 31, 2023, we have received 4,933 releases for approximately 110 days of releases from Veterans Affairs (VA). Candidate List Files Candidate lists are available at the start of candidate filing periods and are updated daily during the filing period. Entries were lightly edited to meet style guidelines by The Associated Press, and incorrect claims were addressed in an attached editor's note. Thats the GOPs best chance to flip a state Senate seat. The district includes southwest Charlotte. is the frontrunner here. Hicks was fired by McFadden in 2019. Former U.S. Representative Mark Walker was the first major candidate to announce his candidacy, on December 1, 2020. She plans to change this, she said. District 1:The district covers parts of Uptown, and neighborhoods just to the North, East and South, including Plaza Midwood, Dilworth, Druid Hills and NoDa. Go deeper: A rematch, Wordle scores and the real issues in a moderate Mecklenburg County districts race. But in terms of fundraising and name recognition, its really a four-person race. The sheriff's office plays a key role by working with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies to investigate, apprehend and rehabilitate drug dealers. We have done our best to represent each candidate in a fair and reasonable way based on candidates responses to our questionnaire and in public statements. Over recent months, McFadden has pledged to correct issues following critical state inspection reports but has been challenged both in hiring enough staff and reducing the number of people housed in the jail. District 104: Brandon Lofton (Democratic incumbent) v. Don Pomeroy (Republican) I am a . And then there is James Smuggie Mitchell, who was first elected in 1999. Nov. 1: Deadline to submit an absentee ballot request. Rep. Carney is going for her 11th term representing the district covering Uptown and the neighborhoods to the north, plus Cherry, Elizabeth and Plaza Midwood. He says staffing in the sheriffs domestic violence unit has not kept up with the areas population growth. Two district seats on the commission have primary contests. It's up to voters to use their best judgment in the spirit of accountability to ourselves and neighbors to consider the best candidates to represent us. But in terms of fundraising and name recognition, it's really a four-person race. Salisbury attorney Chris Sease, another Republican, also filed Friday for an open seat on the court. Steve also spent 10 years with the Miami Herald. The winner will likely face Democrat Cheri Beasley in November. The countywide races for Mecklenburg sheriff and district attorney will also be decided Tuesday. To cast an informed ballot, make sure you know where the candidates stand on key civil liberties and civil rights issues. Hicks said her No. She. Mecklenburg County Board of Elections PO Box 31788 Charlotte, NC 28231 Office Location: 741 Kenilworth Ave. Suite 202 Charlotte, NC 28204 MAP Hours: Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Its raised concern with state agencies whove determined more needs to be done to either reduce the incarcerated population or add personnel. Durham County is consistently one of the most Democratic counties in North Carolina, having only voted for the Republican candidate twice since 1884, the Republican landslides of 1928 and 1972. What does Koutoujian consider the key issues in this race? Courtesy of Mecklenburg County Board of Elections. State Sen. Mohammed is running unopposed for the district that covers Uptown and north Charlotte, as well as neighborhoods just to the east like Plaza Midwood and Grier Heights. Two Democrats running to unseat their former boss and a member of their own party in the Mecklenburg County Sheriffs race say their chief concern is the recent exodus of jail employees. He declared his candidacy last year and now officially joins five other Republican candidates seeking the office of sheriff, including Rowan County Commissioner and Charlotte police officer Mike Caskey; N.C. Highway Patrol retiree and school resource officer Tommie Cato; Rowan County Detention Center supervisor Capt. But will that translate into more people voting overall or are voters just now used to voting early? We will commit in writing to support local police departments by agreeing to house arrestees pre-arraignment. Also, for everyone who has gripes about the way the state legislature is run, this is your time to vote to change it. Whats happening:Campaign season is in full swing and Election Day is today. 1 priority will be to motivate and encourage staff. District Attorney Spencer Merriweather and Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden, both Democrats, are both running unopposed. This south Charlotte/Matthews seat is being vacated by Rachel Hunt, whos running for the state senate seat above. Mecklenburg Countys department of social services. MinnPost photo by Bill Kelley June 30, 2022 The three candidates vying to be the next sheriff. Secondly, I want to expand youth programs so we can reach at-risk kids before they break the law and enter the criminal justice system. The Charlotte Democrat and daughter of former Gov. I continue to commit myself to building community-based care options for individuals suffering from behavioral health issues, and more opportunities for diversion from the criminal justice system. Challengers Aujiena (Gina) Hicks, and Marquis D. Robinson are both former sheriffs deputies. Three Democrats, including incumbent Sheriff Garry McFadden, are running to be Mecklenburg County Sheriff. A member of the executive leadership team, she was involved in all aspects of the sheriffs office operations. Lyles three Democratic primary challengers are: With several council members not running for reelection, including. Critics say that hurts inmates, families," The Charlotte Observer, Nov. 26, 2017. District 41: Natasha Marcus (Democratic incumbent) v. Bonni Leone Charlotte Agenda is now Axios Charlotte -. One is current Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board member Jennifer De La Jara. Yes 6. We were unable to subscribe you to WBUR Today. Context: Democrats took full control of the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners in the blue wave of 2018, and are looking to hold onto that this year. As his proudest accomplishment, McFadden said it is earning and maintaining the trust of the citizens who elected me as their sheriff and becoming the first African American sheriff (in Mecklenburg) who is progressive, passionate and proven.. Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, held general elections for district attorney, sheriff, county commissioners, soil and water district board, clerk of superior court, district court judges, and superior court judges on November 8, 2022. Click on a name below to read the candidate's response to WBUR's questionnaire. Discharge planning includes making sure that the inmate being released knows where to go for housing, health care, and a job and/or job training. District 39: DeAndrea Salvador (Democratic incumbent) v. Mark Robeson (Republican) The shifts:District 5 is open because representative Matt Newton is running for district court judge. Although Im unopposed this election, I encourage everyone to get out and vote on Nov. 8. District 42: Rachel Hunt (Democrat) v. Cheryl Russo (Republican). Here are his plans. It's been a long time, but it appears we're finally going to be able to vote in municipal elections this year. If approved, this would fund road construction and improvements like street lighting, signals, streetscaping, bike lanes and sidewalks. Absentee ballots mailed out for the general election. Alexander faces Cook, Republican and engineer, for this north Charlotte district around Interstate 77. Elrahal is a Charlotte native (Harding University High School alumnus) and the son of Lebanese immigrants. District 6: Three Democrats are trying to unseat incumbent Republican Tariq Bokhari in southeast Charlotte: United Methodist clergy person Stephanie Hand, finance executive Rob Hillman and Nancy Wiggins, president of a commercial real estate brokerage. Since October 24, 2022, MCSO has processed over. A blue wave swept the County Commission in 2018, leaving all nine seats held by Democrats. Nov. 8: Election Day. Q&A: Rachel Hunt says NC can do better than divisiveness in lieutenant governor, Murdaugh verdict sends a Lowcountry message: No one is above the law | Opinion, Charlotte Waffle House found with live roach, unclean equipment during health inspection, The top-ranked pie in North Carolina doesnt look like pie at all. Charlotte would greatly benefit with a responsible champion for such policy. Mecklenburg commissioners District 2Vilma Leake is a well-known figure in District 2 and will continue to deliver on essential services and initiatives as its representative. She worked closely with other sheriffs offices as well as the Massachusetts Sheriffs Association. As is, the CMS board is majority Democratic. You can try, Voting season is underway in Massachusetts. Join the 119,452 smart Charlotteans that receive our daily newsletter. Barbara Bleiweis: Current chairwoman of the Board of Supervisors. Incumbent sheriff Gary McFadden faces two Democratic challengers: Aujiena (Gina) Hicks and Marquis Robinson.