Local Elections Slated Nov. 5 In Charlotte: Voting Guide

CHARLOTTE, NC — Municipal elections are right around the corner in Mecklenburg County, which means you might have an opportunity to cast a vote for mayor, town commissioners and board of education, depending upon your voting district.

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5, however, early voting begins Wednesday, Oct. 16. Don’t know where your polling site is or who is on the ballot? Don’t worry, Patch has you covered.

In Mecklenburg County, voters will cast votes for open mayor and councilman or commissioner seats in Davidson, Cornelius, Huntersville, Charlotte, Matthews, Pineville and Mint Hill. Seats are also open for the Board of Education, according to the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections.

Key Dates

• Wednesday, Oct. 16 — Early voting begins
• Friday, Nov. 1 — One-stop voting ends
• Tuesday, Nov. 5 — Election Day

A map and list of all Mecklenburg County General Election one-stop early voting sites may be found here.

Here are other details voters should know, according to Iredell election officials:

• Photo ID is not required for the 2019 Municipal Elections
• Voter registration and same-day voting are allowed during one-stop/early voting. The voter must present proof of current residence, which can include a N.C. driver’s license, a N.C. Identification card, or a utility bill, bank statement or paycheck stub.

How To Verify Voting Registration, Polling Site

• Voters can check their voter registration and find local election information here.
• Polling locations may be verified here.

Who Is On The Ballot?
Mayor, City of Charlotte

• Vi Lyles
• David Michael Rice

Charlotte City Council At-Large

• Dimple Ajmera
• Julie Eiselt
• James (Smuggie) Mitchell
• Braxton David Winston II
• Joshua Richardson

Charlotte City Council District 1

• Larken Egleston

Charlotte City Council District 2

• Malcolm Graham
• Jacob Robinson

Charlotte City Council District 3

• Victoria Watlington

Charlotte City Council District 4

• Renee Perkins Johnson
• Brandon Pierce

Charlotte City Council District 5

• Matt Newton

Charlotte City Council District 6

• Gina Navarrete
• Tariq Scott Bokhari

Charlotte City Council District 7

• Ed Driggs

Board of Education - At-Large

• Annette Albright
• Elyse Dashew
• Jennifer De La Jara
• Gregory R. Denlea
• Jenna Moorehead
• Donna J. Parker-Tate
• Jordan Pineda
• Olivia Scott
• Lenora Shipp
• Stephanie M. Sneed
• Duncan St. Clair
• Queen Thompson
• Monty Witherspoon

Town of Davidson Mayor

• Russel (Rusty) B. Knox, Jr.

Town of Davidson Board of Commissioners

• Jane Campbell
• Steve Cook
• Matthew Fort
• Jim Fuller
• Autumn Rierson Michael
• David Sitton
• John Stroup

Town of Cornelius Mayor

• Woody Washam, Jr.

Town of Cornelius Board of Commissioners

• Denis P. Bilodeau
• Ava Callender
• Jim Duke
• Dave Gilroy
• Diane Gilroy
• Michael (Mike) Miltich
• Thurman Ross, Jr.
• Tricia Sisson

Town of Huntersville Mayor

• John Aneralla
• Rob Kidwell

Town of Huntersville Board of Commissioners

• Melinda Bales
• Dan Boone
• Jenn Davis
• Brian Hines
• Lance Munger
• Derek Partee
• Stacy Phillips
• Joe Sailers
• Nick Walsh

Town of Matthews Mayor

• Paul Bailey
• John Higdon
• Jason Majewski

Town of Matthews Board of Commissioner

• Ben Bash
• Dave Bland
• Allen Crosby
• Barbara Dement
• Renee Garner
• Gina Hoover
• Ken McCool
• Jeff A. Miller
• Mark Tofano
• John R. Urban
• Larry Whitley

Town of Mint Hill Mayor

• Richard (Fig) Newton
• Brad A. Simmons
• Karen Harvey Trauner

Town of Mint Hill Board of Commissioners

• Beverly Cannaday
• Richard M. Cochrane
• Dale Dalton
• Jessi Healey
• Patrick Holton
• Tony Long

Town of Pineville Mayor

• John (Jack) Edwards

Town of Pineville Town Council

• L.R. (Les) Gladden
• Bolyn McClung
• Christopher C. McDonough
• Amelia Stinson-Wesley