Courtesy of the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections. Mecklenburg County Board of Elections PO Box 31788 Charlotte, NC 28231 Office Location: 741 Kenilworth Ave. Suite 202 Charlotte, NC 28204 MAP Hours: Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. It's Boston local news in one concise, fun and informative email. Hicks is the first African American woman to seek election for this office. About Peter J. Koutoujian: Im the current sheriff as well as a former public defender, prosecutor and legislator. Seat 19:Assistant public defender Belal Elrahal is running against Mecklenburg County magistrateSamantha C. Mobley. There are no Republicans in the race. At-large (vote for three): Pat Cotham (Democratic incumbent), Leigh Altman (Democratic incumbent), Arthur Griffin Jr. (Democrat and former school board member) and Tatyana Thulien (Republican and nonprofit leader of United Communities . January 26, 2022, Operation H.E.L.P. There are six Democrats for three at-large seats. This south Charlotte/Matthews seat is being vacated by Rachel Hunt, whos running for the state senate seat above. We will end the agreement between the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office and ICE. Incumbent State Sen. Salvador, the youngest Black woman to ever serve in the state Senate, is being challenged byRobeson, who runs a business in the financial services industry. All have an impact on our lives. ssistant federal public defender, Legal Aid attorney and private practice. The Mecklenburg Sheriff primaries will take place on May 17th. Theres only one Republican running. Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners (At-Large) Democrats: Jennifer De La Jara Republicans: Tatyana Thulien Mecklenburg Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor. Defense attorney Tim Emry says Merriweather has been too slow to reform the criminal justice system. Once staffing levels have improved, Hicks said she hopes to be more involved with schools and the elderly. Tactical Response Unit (TRU) She will also be up against one of two Republican candidates in the general election. Steve Harrison is WFAE's politics and government reporter. The new political maps lock in Democrats to almost all of Mecklenburg Countys state House and Senate seats. Our core mission is to provide individuals who experience incarceration, especially while struggling with substance use or mental health disorders, with the resources and supports necessary to secure a successful and lasting reentry into society. Eight candidates are competing to win Sheriff Villanueva's seat. On the streets and in the schools, parks and waterways of our communities, my team will continue to have a positive presence preventing crime with targeted community outreach, youth engagement, public safety engagement focused on intervention and delivering unmet needs. Below youll find maps and links to help you find your districts in the state senate and house races. The FOP said it will be endorsing a candidate in the coming weeks, but it has not voted on who yet. MCSO and local criminal justice partners have worked with the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts to prepare for the state's launch of its new electronic warrant system. Dimple Ajmera and Braxton Winston are the two incumbents. A member of the executive leadership team, she was involved in all aspects of the sheriffs office operations. Cunningham is seeking a sixth term in office, versusHenning, who calls herself a conservative constitutionalist. The district covers parts of Huntersville and north Charlotte. Incumbent Sheriff Garry McFadden, a former homicide detective who once had his own television show, has served as sheriff for four years, and is seeking a second term. For the Mecklenburg County Commission, the Democratic at-large primary is the headliner. This is one of the most interesting races of the year, from campaign finance reports to how much the real estateindustry donates to their campaigns. There are things currently done that dont have anything to do with running a jail. While Im immensely proud of these programs, I also believe that you shouldnt have to come to jail to get good treatment. Information on where to vote, the candidates, how to vote and more. News anchor Fred Shropshire is leaving Charlotte station WCNC. Thats the GOPs best chance to flip a state Senate seat. She spent seven years with Bank of America and three years with Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. This story was originally published April 21, 2022, 9:00 AM. North Carolina gained this additional seat after the 2020 census showed population growth. is seeking to take back his old seat after his loss to Hunt in 2018. for her third term and faces three opponents in the Democratic primary. Republicans:Cardiologist Cheryl Russo and former state House memberScott Stone. Perhaps the most talked-about local race is for the four at-large seats on Charlotte City Council. As the Observer has previously reported, the department is struggling to fill more than 150 vacant positions in the jail. Charlotte City Council at-largeWe believe the foursome of Dimple Ajmera, Larken Egleston, James Mitchell and Braxton Winston is the most capable and accountable representatives for a city facing challenges from public safety to economic inequity. Hes raised by the far the most money, with more than $137,000 this election. 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. And in the new 14th District, Democrat Jeff Jackson is heavily favored. Our programs focus on specialized, data-driven treatment for unique populations such as young adults, military veterans and those living with substance use disorders. There are two main problems. They're also the first since the 2020 census, which means there are new congressional districts. What does Cocchi consider the key issues in this race? Her 29 years experience in law enforcement in three states including 18 as a Mecklenburg detention officer make Miss Hicks viable and qualified to handle the job. District 103: Laura Budd (Democrat) v. Bill Brawley (Republican) Attrition in personnel means fewer people available to keep facilities safe for the incarcerated and officers alike. She said that leadership now is unresponsive and unreceptive to the needs of staff. Its families want to save it. District 3: Gregory Dee Rankin (Democrat and member of CMS Equity Committee) versus Steven Rushing (Democrat) Challengers Aujiena (Gina) Hicks, and Marquis D. Robinson are both former sheriffs deputies. 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 . I hold degrees from Harvard Universitys Kennedy School of Government (MPA), the New England School of Law (JD), and Bridgewater State University (BS). Bristol County has the highest rate of recidivism in the state. 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. 19 open jobs for Phd candidate in Graz. Republicans: Andrew Huffman, former Salisbury city council candidate Nalini Joseph and real estate investor Tyler Lee. But nationally, school board races are becoming increasingly politically divisive with issues such as book bans at the forefront. She was elected to the North Carolina Court of Appeals in 2020. Mecklenburg County Board of Education districts. As his proudest accomplishment, McFadden said it is earning and maintaining the trust of the citizens who elected me as their sheriff and becoming the first African American sheriff (in Mecklenburg) who is progressive, passionate and proven.. LaWana Mayfield is a former district member. What does Heroux consider the key issues in this race? 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. 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. Mobleys experience extends beyond law. The campaigns have been exchanging plenty of jabs recently, to the point where the Budd team has started calling the McCrory campaign and the Walker campaign McWalker., Mecklenburgs Congressional Districts. She joined the staff in January 2020 after graduating from Louisiana State University, where she was editor of The Reveille newspaper. It will include all of Rowan, Davidson, Stanly, Montgomery, Union and Anson counties and parts of Cabarrus and Richmond counties. Can you vote in North Carolina with a criminal record? Barbara Bleiweis: Current chairwoman of the Board of Supervisors. Standing served as a prosecutor in Mecklenburg County. There are no Republicans running. Mecklenburg sheriffThe department charged with securing Mecklenburgs jail has serious challenges. About Paul Heroux: I am currently the mayor of Attleboro and was a state representative. The ACLU of NC does not endorse or oppose candidates, but urges you to cast an informed vote. We will ensure gender equality so that female inmates have the same access to treatment and programming as males, and we will institute specific programming for veterans, recognizing that those who have served and were once prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice for our nation face unique challenges. Id like to prevent people from coming to jail by combating some of the social issues that make them come to jail, such as substance use (and) () behavioral health issues, Hicks said. What does Buckley consider the key issues in this race? N.C. House of Representatives Maps for Mecklenburg 2022. McFadden did not respond to requests for an interview for this story, but in a questionnaire the Observer sent candidates he said recruiting efforts would be among his top priorities. We have recovery coaches with lived experience and correctional counselors who ensure that upon a persons release, the next step of their treatment plan meets them where they are. 1, 2, 3 "Your vote may decide whether Mecklenburg County helps deport undocumented immigrants," The Charlotte Observer, Feb. 7, 2018. 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. Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden held on to his seat Tuesday, receiving 51% of the vote in the Democratic primary. Left, Marquis Robinson, center, and current Charlotte-Mecklenburg County Sheriff,. Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners. Logan is vying for a third term but must defeat opponentMauney, a retired paramedic, in the race for this west Charlotte district. 90.7 Charlotte 93.7 Southern Pines Administrative Office of the Courts last year. We increased employee incomes across the board and introduced wellness programming. Heres more on each candidate. Mecklenburg commissioners District 2 Critics say that hurts inmates, families," The Charlotte Observer, Nov. 26, 2017. District 112: Tricia Cotham (Democrat) v. Tony Long (Republican) District 6: Democratic incumbent Susan Rodriguez-McDowell versus Jeremy Brasch, a Republican who works in IT and served in the military. District 92: Terry Brown Jr. (Democratic incumbent) v. Mario Robinson Sr. (Republican) 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. About Natalie Anderson Natalie Anderson covers the city of Salisbury, politics and more for the Salisbury Post. provides a more structured approach to achieve appropriate staffing levels through overtime. Sept. 9: Absentee ballots mailed out for the general election. State of play: We broke down key races to watch this primary election . Pat McCrory formally filed for U.S. Senate, hoping to fill a seat to be vacated by Republican U.S. Sen. Richard Burr. McFadden, in the candidate questionnaire, said the biggest challenges the department will face in the coming years are mental health for both staff and those in the jail, employee retention, and staffing. There are six Democrats for three at-large seats. SALISBURY As one Salisbury Republican on Friday formally filed for election in the Rowan County Sheriffs race, two others from Salisbury made bids for the district court. Legal challenges over redistricting have reshaped how Charlotte-area residents are represented in Congress. 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. Lyles three Democratic primary challengers are: With several council members not running for reelection, including. Paid for by the American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina. You can view an interactive map of City Council district boundaries here. Rep. Hunt unseated Brawley in 2018 and currently represents this swing district, made up of south Charlotte and Matthews, but this year she is campaigning for a Senate seat. Candidate filing for the 2022 election will continue until noon on Friday. District 5 is open because representative Matt Newton is running for district court judge. 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. Lauren Hoben, another Salisbury attorney, is a Republican challenger for the court. That program also includes individual and group therapy. Steve also spent 10 years with the Miami Herald. If approved, this would fund road construction and improvements like street lighting, signals, streetscaping, bike lanes and sidewalks. Also on Friday, former Republican Gov. District 6:Strain (Republican incumbent), Summer Nunn (Democrat, marketing executive and CMS parent), Michael Watson (Democrat and CMS parent). There are some high-profile congressional primaries in the state. 2022 Election 2017 To Now; . Autry is running unopposed for his fourth term in this east Charlotte district. This will include elevating inmate services to an executive level position, treating rehabilitation as an equal partner with safety and security; designing pre-release programming so that inmates about to be released are prepared to return to their communities; implementing internal addiction and mental health treatment programs which are linked to the non-profit, clinical and medical community on the outside so that inmates have a continuum of care after being released; reviving important programs like community work crews and the sheriffs tent, efforts that not only provided inmates with important training and community engagement, but benefitted the communities and non-profits in every corner of Cape Cod. District 105: Wesley Harris (Democratic incumbent) v. Joshua Niday (Republican) By submitting this form, you are agreeing to receive periodic updates from People Power and other ACLU channels. See interactive map here. Mecklenburg County will have 25 early voting sites. By the numbers:Mecklenburg County has just under788,000 registered voters, and of that, 42.5% are registered Democrat, 20.6% are registered Republican and 36.2% are registered unaffiliated. Also, for everyone who has gripes about the way the state legislature is run, this is your time to vote to change it. 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. [Go deeper: U.S. Senate candidates Cheri Beasley and Ted Budd swing through Charlotte]. Two district seats on the commission have primary contests. Potts is a retired state trooper who serves as a reserve police officer for the town of Cleveland. Find your Election Day polling place usingthis link. But in terms of fundraising and name recognition, its really a four-person race. Those races will be settled in Tuesdays Democratic primary. Mark July 26on your calendar. The big picture: State legislative races have been thrust into the forefront this year as Republicans look to take back a veto-proof majority. And then there is James Smuggie Mitchell, who was first elected in 1999. All of the Democratic candidates are current or former council members, and one is a former mayor who spent time in jail on corruption charges. Who are they? Check your precinct location, or view a detailed map of all precincts. Absentee ballots mailed out for the general election. In Senate District 42 southern Mecklenburg there are two Republicans running, Scott Stone and Cheryl Russo. Incumbent sheriff Gary McFadden faces two Democratic challengers: Aujiena (Gina) Hicks and Marquis Robinson. Discharge planning includes making sure that the inmate being released knows where to go for housing, health care, and a job and/or job training. Lucille Puckett, left, completes candidate paperwork to run for Charlotte mayor at the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections on Feb. 24, 2022. Hennepin County Sheriff candidates from left: Joseph Banks, Jai Hanson, and Dawanna Witt. The shifts:District 5 is open because representative Matt Newton is running for district court judge. Oct. 20-Nov. 5: Early voting for the general election. And since the Democratic party is dominant in Charlotte, some races are essentially decided in the primary. The winner will face Democrat Rachel Hunt in November. General Counsel for the N.C. But many of those new faces could be old familiar faces, too. Read our Privacy Policy. District 14: Jeff Jackson (Democrat) v. Pat Harrigan (Republican), District 12:Alma Adams (Democrat) v. Tyler Lee (Republican). We encourage you to do your own research, or better yet, reach out directly to candidates and ask why they deserve your vote. Here's a guide to your 2022 ballot, Mass. N.C. House maps for Mecklenburg in 2022. Also a Democrat-leaning district 57% of the voters in its precincts favored Biden in 2020. One of the marquee races of the 2022 election is the contest for Los Angeles County. Robinson retired in January after more than two decades in law enforcement. The ACLU of NC asked candidates in the Mecklenburg Sheriff primary election critical questions about issues that matter to our communities. 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. Here are his plans. Mecklenburg Countys department of social services. because of census delays, will also be held on this day. Candidates wanting to appear on the 2022 ballot have resumed filing campaign paperwork at the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections. candidates in the 2022 district attorney races, in their own words. There are no Republicans running. What are Ogden's top priorities for the office? Mecklenburgs Congressional Districts. In March, ahead of the deadline put forth by the state, McFadden outlined his plan to bring the jail back into compliance with safety and staffing guidelines. Editors note: This story was originally published on Sept. 28, and we updated it Nov. 4. A blue wave swept the County Commission in 2018, leaving all nine seats held by Democrats. U.S. Rep. Ted Budd is leading former Gov. Aclarification was also made aboutabsentee ballots. In the 12th District, Democratic incumbent Alma Adams is expected to easily win the primary. I believe that the best reentry is no entry into the criminal justice system. Go deeper: The outside groups inside school board politics, District 1:Cheek (Republican incumbent), Melissa Easley (Democrat and former CMS teacher), Hamani Fisher (Democrat and pastor of Life Center International), Bill Fountain (independent and retired teacher), Ro Lawsin (Republican and president of the Filipino American Community of the Carolinas) Nov. 8: Election Day. 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. 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. And heres the important thing: This is a living and breathing guide, which was published in April. You have been subscribed to WBUR Today. Another top priority of mine is officer wellness. She plans to change this, she said. Its raised concern with state agencies whove determined more needs to be done to either reduce the incarcerated population or add personnel. The most significant is the GOP primary in the 11th District in the mountains, where seven Republicans are trying to defeat first-term Rep. Madison Cawthorn. Hes been a champion of Charlottes westside communities for decades and as the area transitions, his insight and connectivity are assets. Emry and Merriweather participated in the Sarah Stevenson Tuesday Forum last month, which you can watch, Oseguera boasts being a bilingual Spanish speaker as one of her qualifications. On Saturday, Democrat Scott Huffman announced a bid for the 8th District as well. The question in Novembers general election will be whether Republicans can win any of them back. The 2022 midterm elections are the first of the Biden era. . This is a new seat and is heavily Democratic, with Joe Biden winning it by about 11 percentage points in 2020. District 37: Vickie Sawyer (Republican) The sheriff's responsibility is care and custody of inmates. He declared his candidacy last year and now officially joins five other Republican candidates seeking the office of sheriff, including Rowan County Commissioner and Charlotte police officer Mike Caskey; N.C. Highway Patrol retiree and school resource officer Tommie Cato; Rowan County Detention Center supervisor Capt.
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