Reminders and races: The big things to know this Election Day

CHARLOTTE — Channel 9 is getting you ready for Election Day on Nov. 7. In this guide, you’ll find a brief breakdown of what races to keep an eye on in the region and links to more information.

City Council At-Large and Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Board At-Large positions mark some of the key races on the ballot.

Fourteen candidates vie for the three available CMS positions. The only incumbent running is Lenora Shipp.

• Candidate Guide: CMS At-Large Candidates
• Channel 9′s education reporter Jonathan Lowe interview with CMS candidates

Voters will also decide on the $2 billion school bond referendum for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. This is a record-setting amount. If the measure is successful, there will be at least three tax increases between now and 2029.

• Channel 9′s education reporter Jonathan Lowe coverage of the historically high bond proposal
• Local leaders discuss $2.5 billion bond aimed at improving, repairing schools
• African American Clergy Coalition makes case opposing $2.5B CMS bond

Charlotte City Council District 6 is a race to keep an eye on. Incumbent Tariq Bokhari is facing a rematch against Democrat Stephanie Hand. Hand came within 400 votes of Bokhari last year.

• Democrat faces incumbent for historically Republican District 6 seat
• Watch Channel 9′s government reporter Joe Bruno interview with the candidates.

The race for mayor of Huntersville is a fascinating one. Incumbent Commissioners Dan Boone and Derek Partee as well as former Rep. Christy Clark are running. In Huntersville’s At-Large race, 17 people are running.

• Channel 9′s Anthony Kustura’s interview with all 3 candidates
• The Huntersville mayoral debate moderated by Joe Bruno

For the first time in more than a decade, Mooresville will have a new mayor. Former State Senator Chris Carney is facing Commissioner Bobby Compton.

• Channel 9′s Almiya White’s interview with Carney and Compton
• The Mooresville debate moderated by Joe Bruno
• How and why a local farmers market is keeping an eye on the race

In Cornelius, two friends became political opponents in the race for Cornelius Mayor.

• Channel 9′s Hunter Sáenz’s interview with the two candidates, Denis Bilodeau and Woody Washam

Voters will decide whether to authorize up to $15 million for a second water source in Beech Mountain. Beech Mountain has dealt with water issues since practically inception.

• Beech Mountain asks voters for help with longstanding water shortages

Important things to remember before you get to the polls

Remember to bring an ID! You won’t be able to vote without it.

Guidance for voters who wear masks: If election officials can’t tell the picture is you because of your mask, they are not allowed to tell you to remove or lower it.

Wondering how to get to the polls? The Charlotte Area Transit System will provide free transportation for riders on Tuesday.

Check where you need to go to vote through the North Carolina State Board of Elections.

For live results on Tuesday, visit our up-to-date election page.

(WATCH: The Political Beat with Ch. 9′s Joe Bruno, November 5, 2023)

PART 1--The Political Beat with Ch. 9's Joe Bruno (November 5, 2023)

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