The 2025 Political Beat Candidate Guide

CHARLOTTE — Voters in the city of Charlotte and all Mecklenburg County towns will head to the polls to decide who should represent them in city hall and on the school board. They will also decide whether to approve a 1 cent sales tax increase to fund transit expansion.

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In-person early voting starts October 16th. Election Day is November 4th.

Charlotte residents will head to the polls to decide who should advance to the November general election for Charlotte City Council. In-person early voting starts August 21. The primary is on September 9th.

Channel 9 sent key questions to all candidates. Their responses are posted unedited.

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>>You can see your voter details, sample ballot, and polling place at this link.<<

See the candidates’ responses in each race below:

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