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. Budd has the endorsement of former President Donald Trump, and recently McCrory has honed in on Budds comments praising Vladimir Putins intelligence. What does Koutoujian consider the key issues in this race? District 92: Terry Brown Jr. (Democratic incumbent) v. Mario Robinson Sr. (Republican) But nationally, school board races are becoming increasingly politically divisive with issues such as book bans at the forefront. Filing continues until noon March 4. See interactive map here. Heres what to know, In Meck district attorney race, Merriweather talks adjustments, Emry promises deconstruction, Sheriff primary challengers highlight Mecklenburg jail troubles, Research 2022 candidates for Charlotte mayor and City Council, Research 2022 candidates for Mecklenburg County commissioner, Research candidates for Charlotte congressional districts and US Senate. District 104: Brandon Lofton (Democratic incumbent) v. Don Pomeroy (Republican) [12] Walker opted to retire from the House and not run for reelection in 2020 because his district was made much more favorable to the Democratic Party after redistricting. The FOP said it will be endorsing a candidate in the coming weeks, but it has not voted on who yet. While Im immensely proud of these programs, I also believe that you shouldnt have to come to jail to get good treatment. Axios Charlotte is a local news initiative. Staff are scheduled to work on regular schedules on opposite shifts. First, to increase the general public safety of the people of Bristol County. Check back for updates and additions throughout election season. His challengers, Gina Hicks and Marquis Robinson, both veterans of. Situational awareness: 42,122people voted early per the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections.Voter turnout increasedfollowing the leak of the Supreme Court draftopinion regarding potentiallyoverturning Roe v. Wade. She will also be up against one of two Republican candidates in the general election. Huffman, who hasnt formally filed, unsuccessfully challenged U.S. Rep. Ted Budd in the 2020 general election. We increased employee incomes across the board and introduced wellness programming. We encourage you to do your own research, or better yet, reach out directly to candidates and ask why they deserve your vote. Find your Election Day polling place usingthis link. He said they are working on recruitment and retention efforts and in the meantime they have hired private security to help make up the difference. 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. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Mecklenburg County has adopted a $2 billion operating budget for fiscal year 2022. Editors note: This story was originally published on Sept. 28, and we updated it Nov. 4. Why it matters:Today Charlotte voters will select everything from their next U.S. 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. 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. 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. Attrition in personnel means fewer people available to keep facilities safe for the incarcerated and officers alike. District 7: Incumbent Republican Ed Driggs will represent the Ballantyne area for another term. Chief Hall also plans to start a pilot program to issue take-home patrol cars to officers who live in . State of play: We broke down key races to watch this primary election season. With the stable foundation we have created during my first term, I have a clear vision for the future. 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. Whoever wins will replace U.S. Sen. Richard Burr, who is not running for reelection. Although Im unopposed this election, I encourage everyone to get out and vote on Nov. 8. ElectionDay resources: Use voter search to check if youre registered. 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) District 1:The district covers parts of Uptown, and neighborhoods just to the North, East and South, including Plaza Midwood, Dilworth, Druid Hills and NoDa. Thats doubled this year to 42,122. Thank you! Thanks to a delay in receiving 2020 Census data followed by a court challenge to new North Carolina congressional maps, we've seen election deadlines and voting dates pushed back . I am an experienced prison and jail administrator, with a master's in criminology from the University of Pennsylvania, a master's in public administration from Harvard, and a bachelors in psychology and neuroscience from the University of Southern California. We broke down key races to watch this primary election season. About Peter J. Koutoujian: Im the current sheriff as well as a former public defender, prosecutor and legislator. The district covers parts of Uptown, and neighborhoods just to the North, East and South, including Plaza Midwood, Dilworth, Druid Hills and NoDa. There are some high-profile congressional primaries in the state. CHARLOTTE -- The Mecklenburg County Board of Elections opened filing for the 2022 election on Dec. 6, attracting candidates for Charlotte City Council and the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners. State Sen. Sawyer is running unopposed for this seat which covers Iredell County and parts of Cornelius and Huntersville. We will remain focused on re-entry services not only inside our facilities but also in our community-based centers by bringing new and enhanced programs and opportunities for those in need. Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden held on to his seat Tuesday, receiving 51% of the vote in the Democratic primary. The border between the revised 12th and new 14th cuts across Mecklenburg County like a sash diagonally from southeast Charlotte to northwest. And then there is James Smuggie Mitchell, who was first elected in 1999. Go deeper: A rematch, Wordle scores and the real issues in a moderate Mecklenburg County districts race. State House Rep. Hunt, daughter of former Gov. 2022 Mecklenburg Sheriff Election The ACLU of NC asked candidates in the Mecklenburg Sheriff primary election critical questions about issues that matter to our communities. The Charlotte Democrat and daughter of former Gov. "Re-Entry starts day one" is a term we embrace and that will remain one of our driving factors. Id like to collaborate with community resources to help me in combating those issues so that our numbers are minimal.. TheMecklenburg Sheriff primaries will take place on May 17th. Hand will run for south Charlotte council seat, setting up possible Bokhari rematch, NC candidate backed by Mark Meadows facing federal charge over campaign donation, With two tight races certified, NC Republicans fall one vote short of total control, Research candidates on 2022 primary ballots in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, Want to vote in the 2022 midterm election? 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 . Incumbent Spencer Merriweather faces Democratic opponent and former public defender Tim Emry. Hicks was fired by McFadden in 2019. But will that translate into more people voting overall or are voters just now used to voting early? Axios Charlotte is a local news initiative. 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. Nov. 8: Election Day. Chief Judge on the North Carolina Court of Appeals. Charlotte Agenda is now Axios Charlotte -. The fact that we have one of the lowest recidivism rates in the nation is a testament to how our approach to corrections positively affects the public. In addition toprivate practice as an attorney, hes also a Judge. no candidate has the total necessary to become the nominee. This story was originally published April 21, 2022, 9:00 AM. 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. We were unable to subscribe you to WBUR Today. Senator to soil and water supervisors. January 11, 2022 Aujiena Hicks, a veteran law-enforcement officer, announced Monday that she will run for the office of Mecklenburg County Sheriff the first Black woman to seek that post. 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. The former state Supreme Court chief justice. They grew up in Springfield, Illinois and attended school at SIU Carbondale. Democrats: State Sen. Jeff Jackson, who dropped out of the U.S. Senate race late last year, is the front-runner here. Hes raised by the far the most money, with more than $137,000 this election. Here's what to know, RELATED: North Carolinas 2022 primary is May 17. There are six Democrats for three at-large seats. She plans to change this, she said. District 101: Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic incumbent) v. Steve Mauney (Republican) In my next term as Dukes County Sheriff, I will leverage our upgraded E911 communications system in anticipation of integration with the commonwealths upgraded digital-based CoMIRS (Commonwealth of Massachusetts Interoperable Radio System) network that would improve emergency communications interoperability and connect us regionally to other first responder networks. Courtesy of the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections. Republicans: Business owner Jonathan Simpson,who says his partys been plagued by divisive rhetoric, immature leadership and an indelible political class; and Pat Harrigan, a combat veteran and Hickory resident who owns a firearms manufacturing company. I am a husband, father, dedicated community member, and passionate legislative advocate. Crowded Democratic primary for voters in Mint Hill and parts of east Charlotte. Mark July 26on your calendar. It's been a long time, but it appears we're finally going to be able to vote in municipal elections this year. 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. AttorneyBudd is up against veteranBrawley, who previously held the seat. He says staffing in the sheriffs domestic violence unit has not kept up with the areas population growth. Dimple Ajmera and Braxton Winston are the two incumbents. This is a new seat and is heavily Democratic, with Joe Biden winning it by about 11 percentage points in 2020. 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Officeholders need to understand theyre beholden to their constituents, not overlords with freedom to act with impunity and without question. N.C. House maps for Mecklenburg in 2022. The sheriff's responsibility is care and custody of inmates. Why fans love it. One of the marquee races of the 2022 election is the contest for Los Angeles County. Former state Supreme Court chief justiceBeasley faces current U.S. House Rep.Budd in one of the most competitive races in the nation as Democrats and Republicans vie for control of the U.S. Senate. She has two decades of experience include a, Allen is a former Marine who was appointed. Here's a guide to your 2022 ballot, Mass. Business owner Jonathan Simpson and veteran Pat Harrigan are on the ballot, with the winner likely facing Jackson in November. 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.