Charlotte mayoral race

Democrat Vi Lyles wins Charlotte mayor’s race

She is the first African American female mayor of Charlotte

The Charlotte Observer on November 7, 2017

Lyles won decisively despite being massively outspent.

Why a Republican has a shot at mayor in Democratic Charlotte for first time in years

Polls close at 7:30 p.m.

The Charlotte Observer on November 7, 2017

Republican candidate Kenny Smith has not ruled out using the mayoral veto against LGBTQ rights if elected.

What you need to know for Election Day (Nov. 7)

Only 5 percent of eligible Mecklenburg County voters participated in early voting

The Charlotte Observer on November 6, 2017

Cast your ballot for Charlotte mayor, city council, and school board leaders.

Charlotte mayoral candidates address LGBTQ rights during final debate

LGBTQ rights is a major issue in the election

Jeff Taylor / Social Media Editor on November 2, 2017

Would Kenny Smith push for LGBTQ rights to gain the Amazon headquarters? Does Vi Lyles regret standing up for transgender bathroom rights?

Watch the final Charlotte mayoral debate between Vi Lyles and Kenny Smith

Jeff Taylor / Social Media Editor on November 1, 2017

Democrat Vi Lyles and Republican Kenny Smith face off for the final time during the campaign for the city’s next mayor.

New poll shows a virtual deadlock in Charlotte’s mayor race

Early voting for the Nov. 7 election started last week and continues through Nov. 4.

The Charlotte Observer on October 23, 2017

Republican Kenny Smith has said he could veto LGBTQ rights if elected.

NC Values Coalition releases anti-LGBTQ attack ad against mayoral candidate Vi Lyles

"Vi Lyles is Jennifer Roberts."

Jeff Taylor / Social Media Editor on October 19, 2017

The ad attacks Lyles for standing up for LGBTQ rights, and features violent, transphobic, and misleading imagery.

QPoll: Who do you support in the Charlotte mayoral race?

The race could have a huge impact on the LGBTQ community

Jeff Taylor / Social Media Editor on October 18, 2017

Democrat Vi Lyles and Republican Kenny Smith are running to become the city’s seventh mayor in eight years.

Early voting starts Thursday. Here’s what you need to know.

There are a total of 17 early voting sites throughout Mecklenburg County

The Charlotte Observer on October 18, 2017

Early voting in Mecklenburg County runs from Oct. 19-Nov. 4.

GOP mayoral candidate won’t rule out using veto against LGBTQ rights

Kenny Smith has twice voted against a non-discrimination ordinance to protect LGBTQ people

Jeff Taylor / Social Media Editor on October 15, 2017

Charlotte will be eligible to pass another LGBTQ non-discrimination ordinance in 2020.

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