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Mecklenburg County Voters Cast Record Ballots in Key Elections

11/4/2025

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Mecklenburg County voters head to polls for municipal and school board elections, plus a transportation tax referendum, with polls open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Early voting set a record with 63,427 ballots cast.
The transportation referendum proposes a 1% sales tax, potentially generating over $19 billion in 30 years.
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles faces Republican Terrie Donovan and Libertarian Rob Yates.
Voters can check their ballots and districts online.

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Story summary

Mecklenburg County voters head to polls for municipal and school board elections, plus a transportation tax referendum, with polls open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Early voting set a record with 63,427 ballots cast.
The transportation referendum proposes a 1% sales tax, potentially generating over $19 billion in 30 years.
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles faces Republican Terrie Donovan and Libertarian Rob Yates.
Voters can check their ballots and districts online.