Charlotte mayoral election, 2007
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The biennial Charlotte
mayoral election was held on November 6, 2007. Mayor Pat McCrory, a Republican
, was re-elected to a seventh term.
Source: Mecklenburg County Board of Elections
Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte is the largest city in the U.S. state of North Carolina and the seat of Mecklenburg County. In 2010, Charlotte's population according to the US Census Bureau was 731,424, making it the 17th largest city in the United States based on population. The Charlotte metropolitan area had a 2009...
mayoral election was held on November 6, 2007. Mayor Pat McCrory, a Republican
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
, was re-elected to a seventh term.
Hot button issues
- Light railLYNX Rapid Transit ServicesLynx Rapid Transit Services comprises a light rail line serviced by the Charlotte Area Transit System in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States...
: It is becoming a source of great controversy. - Potential fallout over Charlotte Bobcats ArenaCharlotte Bobcats ArenaTime Warner Cable Arena , is an entertainment and sports venue, located in center city Charlotte, North Carolina. Its primary use is as the home court of the Charlotte Bobcats of the NBA...
: Arena bonds were voted down in 2002 but were later pushed through without voters' permission. Many speculate this cost Republican city councilwoman Lynn Wheeler, a close McCrory ally, her job. - Growth: Charlotte is one of the fastest growing cities in the United StatesUnited StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Around 32 people move to Charlotte every day and the city has found it hard to keep up in areas such as education. - Drunk driving: Charlotte saw a rash of drunk driving incidents, many resulting in deaths, in 2006, leading many to wonder if tougher punishments should be meted out.
Democrats
- Beverly Earle: Seven-term North Carolina State RepresentativeNorth Carolina House of RepresentativesThe North Carolina House of Representatives is one of the two houses of the North Carolina General Assembly. The House is a 120-member body led by a Speaker of the House, who holds powers similar to those of the President pro-tem in the state senate....
. - Andy Silver: hypnotherapist who "dropped out of the race upon hearing that Earle would be in the running."
Republicans
- Pat McCrory: Six-term incumbent
- Ken Gjertsen: Member of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Board, Transit tax opponent
Democratic
| Candidates | Democratic Primary Election, September 11 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percent |
| Beverly Earle | Democratic | N/A | 100% |
Republican
| Candidates | Republican Primary Election, September 11 (<1% turnout) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percent |
| Pat McCrory | Republican | 7,412 | 67 |
| Ken Gjertsen | Republican | 3,620 | 33 |
General Election Results
| Candidates | Charlotte General Election, November 6 (24% turnout) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percent |
| Pat McCrory (I) | Republican | 58,360 | 60.93% |
| Beverly Earle | Democratic | 37,424 | 39.07% |
Source: Mecklenburg County Board of Elections