CHARLOTTE — On Tuesday, voters in Mecklenburg County headed to the polls to vote on key issues, one of which included a proposed 1-cent sales tax for transit.
Along with transit expansion, voters also decided who should represent them in city hall and on the school board.
>> Scroll below for real-time, live, minute-by-minute updates during the day after Election Day in the Carolinas:
11 p.m.
10:30 p.m.
In Matthews, incumbent John Higdon has won reelection after defeating Leon Threatt.
Residents voted againt a new sales tax in Lancaster County.
10 p.m.
After Kimberly Owens defeated Krista Bokhari, a Democrat will represent Charlotte City Council District 6 for the first time.
9:45 p.m.
Mecklenburg County voters approve public transportation tax.
9:30 p.m.
9:15 p.m.
Mayor Vi Lyles wins fifth term.
8:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Polls close in Mecklenburg County.
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Learn more about the local races and the candidates vying for your vote with the 2025 Political Beat Candidate Guide.
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