Democrat Vi Lyles wins Charlotte mayor’s race
She is the first African American female mayor of Charlotte
Lyles won decisively despite being massively outspent.
Lyles won decisively despite being massively outspent.
Republican candidate Kenny Smith has not ruled out using the mayoral veto against LGBTQ rights if elected.
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Would Kenny Smith push for LGBTQ rights to gain the Amazon headquarters? Does Vi Lyles regret standing up for transgender bathroom rights?
Democrat Vi Lyles and Republican Kenny Smith face off for the final time during the campaign for the city’s next mayor.
Republican Kenny Smith has said he could veto LGBTQ rights if elected.
The ad attacks Lyles for standing up for LGBTQ rights, and features violent, transphobic, and misleading imagery.
Democrat Vi Lyles and Republican Kenny Smith are running to become the city’s seventh mayor in eight years.
Early voting in Mecklenburg County runs from Oct. 19-Nov. 4.
Charlotte will be eligible to pass another LGBTQ non-discrimination ordinance in 2020.