The border between the revised 12th and new 14th cuts across Mecklenburg County like a sash diagonally from southeast Charlotte to northwest. (Democratic incumbent) is running unopposed. Lucille Puckett, left, completes candidate paperwork to run for Charlotte mayor at the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections on Feb. 24, 2022. The region, and frankly the entire country, has been hammered by fentanyl, heroin and other dangerous, addictive drugs that are destroying families. With several council members not running for reelection, including mayor pro tem Julie Eiselt, there will be at least a few new faces on council next term. I continue to commit myself to building community-based care options for individuals suffering from behavioral health issues, and more opportunities for diversion from the criminal justice system. 90.7 Charlotte 93.7 Southern Pines Click on a name below to read the candidate's response to WBUR's questionnaire. But in the Charlotte area, its pretty quiet. He said that during his time in the sheriffs office, domestic violence victims would frequently have problems enforcing restraining orders because the sheriffs office failed to serve the papers to the alleged abuser. Also, we want to expand vocational and other programming options at the house of corrections to better prepare inmates for careers upon release. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Trump announces third White House campaign, Rowan County voters re-elect three BOE members, two newcomers, Republican Ted Budd wins North Carolinas U.S. Senate race, Edds, Greene and Klusman re-elected for Rowan County Commission, each will serve third term. However, for those that have already experienced incarceration, my job is to start their reentry journey on day one. Cheri Beasley (Democrat) v. Ted Budd (Republican). It includes a new facility that will combine the regional jail, house of correction and lockup, allowing for female housing units; as well as trial court and potentially state police barracks. Updated: 12:34 PM EDT May 18, 2022 MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden held onto his office in Tuesday's Democratic primary, defeating . January 26, 2022, Operation H.E.L.P. Also a Democrat-leaning district 57% of the voters in its precincts favored Biden in 2020. Charlotte Council eyes doubling terms from 2 years to 4. Leigh Altman and Pat Cotham are seeking reelection. Q&A: Rachel Hunt says NC can do better than divisiveness in lieutenant governor, Murdaugh verdict sends a Lowcountry message: No one is above the law | Opinion, Charlotte Waffle House found with live roach, unclean equipment during health inspection, The top-ranked pie in North Carolina doesnt look like pie at all. County Commission districts. Contact Board of Elections 704-336-2133 Send an Email Key Initiatives Work and Performance Plan And Larken Egleston is a current District 1 member. McFadden says the staffing shortages are due to COVID-19 and not his fault. Mecklenburgs Congressional Districts. They're also the first since the 2020 census, which means there are new congressional districts. But many of those new faces could be old familiar faces, too. And then there is James Smuggie Mitchell, who was first elected in 1999. Democrats: Rep. Alma Adams is running for reelection here in a district that now covers the northern portion of Mecklenburg County and some of Cabarrus County. We need the next sheriff to not only work to ensure that communities in Mecklenburg are safe, but also ensure that law enforcement policies in Mecklenburg promote justice, fairness and non-discrimination. The filing deadline for this election was March 4, 2022. As seen on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. Hicks is the first African American woman to seek election for this office. Hicks was fired by McFadden in 2019. Mitchell resigned from the council in January 2021 because he had a 25% ownership stake in a construction company, RJ Leeper, that does business with the city. Thats the GOPs best chance to flip a state Senate seat. There are some high-profile congressional primaries in the state. Absentee ballots mailed out for the general election. What are Hodgson's top priorities for the office? Main issues include: (a) the inability of the sheriffs office to recruit and retain staff which puts pressure on the remaining staff, resulting in forced overtime and extensive use of sick leave for employees who are tired and overworked; and (b) lack of focus on the true mission of the sheriffs office. Leadership and accountability are necessary, and we believe Gina Hicks is best situated to answer the challenge. Oct. 14: Voter registration deadline. District 40: Joyce Waddell (Democratic incumbent) v. Bobbie Shields (Republican) Its unclear whether Mitchell still has that ownership stake. The race to fill incumbent U.S. Sen. Richard Burrs seat is shaping up to be one of the most-watched in the nation. We believe that by excelling in our efforts both behind the walls of the institutions and in the streets of the communities we serve, we are putting the public first and injecting equity into our communities by offering opportunities. In Senate District 42 southern Mecklenburg there are two Republicans running, Scott Stone and Cheryl Russo. There are U.S. Senate races in the Carolinas as well, along with many state and local races. The ACLU of NC does not endorse or oppose candidates, but urges you to cast an informed vote. In Mecklenburg, 21,026 people voted early in the 2018 primary. Press Releases Keep up with the latest news from the State Board. Holding both master's and bachelor's degrees in criminal justice, Coppinger is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Registered Voters February 25, 2023 Search Weekly Registration Numbers Sorted by demographics Keep Informed Voter Search Find your voter registration information, voting sites, sample ballot and more. But will that translate into more people voting overall or are voters just now used to voting early? On Saturday, Democrat Scott Huffman announced a bid for the 8th District as well. Margaret Marshall, who is not seeking reelection, is unaffiliated. State of play: We broke down key races to watch this primary election . She was elected to the North Carolina Court of Appeals in 2020. Mecklenburg County Board of Education districts. Democrats: State Sen. Jeff Jackson, who dropped out of the U.S. Senate race late last year, is the front-runner here. We will end the agreement between the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office and ICE. 90.3 Hickory 106.1 Laurinburg. She plans to change this, she said. MinnPost photo by Bill Kelley June 30, 2022 The three candidates vying to be the next sheriff. A few have primary contests. The Republican primary for U.S. Senate is the headline race in Tuesdays North Carolina primary, but in Mecklenburg County, the Democratic races will dominate the rest of the ballot. See interactive map here. I am honored to be the 2022 Democratic nominee for Dukes County Sheriff. MCSO is honored to receive gifts and donations from members of the community and would like to highlight those who helped make working through this life changing . Two registered Republicans, District 1s Rhonda Cheek and District 6s Sean Strain, are trying to hold onto their seats against challengers. About Kevin F. Coppinger:Coppinger was first elected Essex County Sheriff in November 2016 after having served the city of Lynn as a police officer for 32 years, serving the last seven years as chief of police. Nov. 1: Deadline to submit an absentee ballot request. Id like to collaborate with community resources to help me in combating those issues so that our numbers are minimal.. The ACLU of NC asked candidates in the Mecklenburg Sheriff primary election critical questions about issues that matter to our communities. Below youll find maps and links to help you find your districts in the state senate and house races. Black Political Caucus of Charlotte Mecklenburg, Inside Charlottes top trauma unit: Young victims, lives shattered by guns. Autry is running unopposed for his fourth term in this east Charlotte district. Mecklenburg commissioners District 2 Staff are scheduled to work on regular schedules on opposite shifts. What does Heroux consider the key issues in this race? What does Cocchi consider the key issues in this race? Context: Democrats took full control of the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners in the blue wave of 2018, and are looking to hold onto that this year. He launched his campaign with some $800,000 in his campaign coffers leftover from the Senate run. Must be received by 5 p.m. provides a more structured approach to achieve appropriate staffing levels through overtime. District 102: Becky Carney (Democratic incumbent) v. Cynthia Eleanor Clementi (Republican) One is current Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board member Jennifer De La Jara. I am a husband, father, dedicated community member, and passionate legislative advocate. District 38: Mujtaba Mohammed (Democratic incumbent) State of play: We broke down key races to watch this primary election season. However, he has yet to formally file for office. 2022 Election Season; 2024 Election Season; Candidates; Contributors; Committees; Payees; Lobbying; Search. Here are his plans. Natalie Anderson covers the city of Salisbury, politics and more for the Salisbury Post. Incumbents Altman and Cotham are proven public servants who are accountable advocates of Mecklenburgs interests while Mr. Griffin, a former Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board member, has an even longer track record of the same commitment. Senator to soil and water supervisors. Charlotte and Mecklenburg elections who's running: NC Supreme Court Seat 03: Lucy Inman (D), Richard Dietz (R) NC Supreme Court Seat 05: Samuel Ervin IV (D), April C. Wood (R), Trey Allen (R). Go deeper: A rematch, Wordle scores and the real issues in a moderate Mecklenburg County districts race. In the congressional map accepted by a three-judge panel of the Superior Court, Rowan County will be in the 8th district for the 2022 election. So depending on the national mood this fall, Republicans could put money in the 14th District if they think a large enough red wave is coming. Recently, the jail has come under fire, and state records assert its staffing shortage has created unsafe conditions. The Mecklenburg Sheriff primaries will take place on May 17th. Robinson said he would create a Sex Trafficking Unit that will work alongside local and federal law enforcement agencies. When inmates get the treatment they need the likelihood of them reoffending when they are released is lower. The sheriffs race has attracted the most attention because of the continuing problems at the countys jails. Editors note: This article has been updated to show that Greg Phipps is serving on city council at-large now, not as the District 4 representative, and Roy H. Wiggins is a currentdistrict court judge. TheMecklenburg Sheriff primaries will take place on May 17th. ormer homicide detective and reality TV star, an assistant district attorney and in private practice in criminal and civil courts. And one reason is that the new congressional map doesnt have many competitive seats. There are no Republicans in the race. All have an impact on our lives. What does Coppinger consider the key issues in this race? We note below if the candidate failed to return our questionnaire. This is the most-watched state Senate race this year in the county, for the open seat currently held by Jeff Jackson. The four declared candidates are Mike Caskey, a county commissioner, Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer and national guardsman; Tommie Cato, a retired state trooper and Marine Corps veteran. Neighborhood improvement bonds $29.8 million. District 14: Jeff Jackson (Democrat) v. Pat Harrigan (Republican), District 12:Alma Adams (Democrat) v. Tyler Lee (Republican). In the 4th District in the Triangle, three Democrats Valerie Foushee, Nida Allam and Clay Aiken are competing in what is the most expensive Democratic primary in the states history. The district covers parts of Uptown, and neighborhoods just to the North, East and South, including Plaza Midwood, Dilworth, Druid Hills and NoDa. Chief Judge on the North Carolina Court of Appeals. Democratic primary election Democratic primary for Mecklenburg County Sheriff Incumbent Garry McFadden defeated Aujiena Hicks and Marquis D. Robinson in the Democratic primary for Mecklenburg County Sheriff on May 17, 2022. A Guide to Reducing Your Health Care Costs, Breaking Barriers: Challenges and opportunities for Latino students, EQUALibrium: An exploration of race and equity in Charlotte, Falling short: Why Democrats keep losing most statewide races, EQUALibrium Live: Conversations on Race & Equity, WFAE 2023 TINDOL SUBARU CROSSTREK RAFFLE, NPR's Founding Mothers In Conversation With WFAE's Lisa Worf, RELATED: Here's how North Carolina's primary impacts the Senate and House races around Charlotte, RELATED: In Charlotte, the NC primary includes City Council and county offices. Nancy Carter: current vice chair of the Board of Supervisors for the Mecklenburg Soil and Water Conservation District. District 6:Strain (Republican incumbent), Summer Nunn (Democrat, marketing executive and CMS parent), Michael Watson (Democrat and CMS parent). North Carolina gained this additional seat after the 2020 census showed population growth. His work has appeared in The Washington Post, the Sporting News and Sports Illustrated. There are things currently done that dont have anything to do with running a jail. Your vote may decide whether Mecklenburg County helps deport undocumented immigrants, The Charlotte Observer, Feb. 7, 2018, Mecklenburg jail visits are now solely by video. Unaffiliated voters just became the largest group of registered voters in the state. The winner will face Democrat Rachel Hunt in November. Potts is a retired state trooper who serves as a reserve police officer for the town of Cleveland. Critics say that hurts inmates, families," The Charlotte Observer, Nov. 26, 2017. Smithsthree decades of legal experience began as a probation parole officer. Over recent months, McFadden has pledged to correct issues following critical state inspection reports but has been challenged both in hiring enough staff and reducing the number of people housed in the jail. Candidate filing for the 2022 election will continue until noon on Friday. About Nick Cocchi: Nick Cocchi began his career as a correctional officer with the Hampden County Sheriffs Office, working his way through the ranks to be elected as sheriff. District 6: Three Democrats are trying to unseat incumbent Republican Tariq Bokhari in southeast Charlotte: United Methodist clergy person Stephanie Hand, finance executive Rob Hillman and Nancy Wiggins, president of a commercial real estate brokerage. For the most part, this guide only includes races where there are multiple candidates running in a primary. Sease and Eddinger are joined by incumbent Republicans Beth Dixon and James Randolph. Seat 01: Mecklenburg CountymagistrateChristopher Bazzle faces Shante Burke-Hayer, who practices family law. Robert Luna, the former Long Beach police chief, is running against incumbent Alex Villanueva. Secondly, I want to expand youth programs so we can reach at-risk kids before they break the law and enter the criminal justice system. She joined the staff in January 2020 after graduating from Louisiana State University, where she was editor of The Reveille newspaper. District 41: Natasha Marcus (Democratic incumbent) v. Bonni Leone This Charlotte cemetery has been neglected for years. Early voting starts April 28; the final day to cast ballots in the primary is May 17. I secured over $14 million in state funding for Dukes County Sheriff's Office, including $6 million allocated for future repair and replacement of our aging facilities, to include housing units for females. Yes 6. Alexander faces Cook, Republican and engineer, for this north Charlotte district around Interstate 77. Robinson said the reason he decided to run for sheriff is his concern over how the domestic violence unit of the department is operating. About Robert Ogden: My entire professional life has been with the Dukes County Sheriffs Office, spanning a 32-year career in corrections, culminating in being elected sheriff in 2016. , there will be at least a few new faces on council next term. District 101: Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic incumbent) v. Steve Mauney (Republican) And then there are two candidates who come from the education side trying for an at-large seat. Voters overwhelmingly approved another $50 million in 2020. Our dedicated staff work challenging jobs on behalf of the greater good. It's up to voters to use their best judgment in the spirit of accountability to ourselves and neighbors to consider the best candidates to represent us. Hicks said her No. It includes the southern portion of Mecklenburg County and much of Gaston County. This program gives officers a feeling they have input into the recruiting process and a stake in growing the department's numbers. Five Democrats are vying for Newtons seat in east Charlotte: Three Democrats are trying to unseat incumbent Republican, There will be at least one new at-large member on the commission, as Ella Scarborough, who is on. Find your Election Day polling place usingthis link. Of note: Were also watching the race for District 73, a redrawn swing district in Cabarrus County. There are no Republicans in the race. N.C. House maps for Mecklenburg in 2022. 1, 2, 3 "Your vote may decide whether Mecklenburg County helps deport undocumented immigrants," The Charlotte Observer, Feb. 7, 2018. They are vying to replace David Price, who is retiring. Two Democrats running to unseat their former boss and a member of their own party in the Mecklenburg County Sheriffs race say their chief concern is the recent exodus of jail employees. Check back for updates and additions throughout election season. Primary election season is underway in Mecklenburg County, and in assembling our endorsements, were reminded that in a climate of political sniping and cynicism, voters ultimately determine the kind of government we live with. The county's current sheriff is Garry McFadden, who ran unopposed in the 2018 general election. In my next term, we will continue to effectively and humanely rehabilitate justice-involved individuals in our care and custody, providing them opportunities for a better life post-release to uplift them and the entire community. Our efforts were recognized by a clean bill of fiscal health we received from the State Auditors Performance and Compliance Audit in 2019. Robinson said if he is elected, his No. With some data and images of the candidates provided by Govpack, an organization that partners with journalists to collect and distribute candidate information. First, to increase the general public safety of the people of Bristol County. Greg Phipps, who was appointed in 2021 to fill, District 1 will have a new representative because, All of the Democratic candidates are current or. District 2: Thelma Byers-Bailey (Democratic incumbent), Juanrique Hall (Democrat and coach), Monty Witherspoon (Democrat and reverend) The Democratic primary election for Mecklenburg County Sheriff on May 8 will help shape the countys priorities on issues such as immigrants rights, police accountability, and the rights of incarcerated people. Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden held on to his seat Tuesday, receiving 51% of the vote in the Democratic primary. Rep. Lofton is going for a third term versusPomeroy in the race for this south Charlotte district that includes parts of Eastover and Myers Park. Steve also spent 10 years with the Miami Herald. Election Day. Lyles three Democratic primary challengers are: With several council members not running for reelection, including. 2022 Election --- Office of Sheriff Updated: 01/09/2023 3:37pm SHERIFF PRIMARY ELECTION POTENTIAL 2ND PRIMARY GENERAL ELECTION SHERIFF Cabarrus Sheriff Van Shaw (R) Sheriff Van Shaw (R) Caldwell Sheriff Alan C. Jones (R) Sheriff Alan C. Jones (R) Camden Sheriff Kevin Jones (R) Sheriff Kevin Jones (R) Carteret Sheriff Asa B. Buck, III (R) Sheriff Asa B. Buck, III (R) And like many races, this will be pretty much decided Tuesday. District 98: John Bradford III (Republican incumbent) v. Christy Clark (Democrat)