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Know before you vote with Channel 9′s General Election candidate guides

CHARLOTTE — Ahead of the general election on Nov. 8, Channel 9 is asking candidates in several local races why they’re running and what they hope to accomplish if elected.

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Candidates with opponents in the race for the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools’ Board of Education and local races for North Carolina Senate and House were sent five questions and asked to respond in about 100 words.

We’ve gathered the complete, unedited responses of all candidates who chose to participate. Each general election candidate guide can be found below.

Channel 9 General Election Guide: CMS School Board candidates

Channel 9 General Election Guide: North Carolina state House candidates

Channel 9 General Election Guide: North Carolina state Senate candidates

Channel 9 General Election Guide: Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioner candidates

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Jonathan Lowe

Jonathan Lowe, wsoctv.com

Jonathan is a reporter for WSOC-TV.