MONROE, N.C. — A Democrat has flipped the mayoral seat in the city of Monroe.
Councilwoman Surluta Anthony defeated Republican council member David Dotson, 58% to 42%.
Republicans Parker Mills and Michelle Ball took two of the three open Monroe City Council seats.
Democrat Kensley McCoy was the top vote-getter and took the other spot.
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