2007 Charlotte mayoral election
The biennial Charlotte mayoral election was held on November 6, 2007. Mayor Pat McCrory, a Republican, was re-elected to a seventh term.
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Hot button issues
- Light rail: was a source of controversy.
- Potential fallout over Charlotte Bobcats Arena: Arena bonds were voted down in 2002 but were later pushed through without voters' permission. This may have cost Republican city councilwoman Lynn Wheeler, a close McCrory ally, her job.
- Growth: Charlotte is one of the fastest growing cities in the United States. 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.
Candidates
Democrats
- Beverly Earle: Seven-term North Carolina State Representative.[1]
- Andy Silver: hypnotherapist dropped out of the race after learning that Earle would run[1]
Republicans
- Pat McCrory: Six-term incumbent[1]
- Ken Gjertsen: Member of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education, Transit tax opponent[1]
Primary Election Results
Democratic
Beverly Earle was unopposed and did not face a primary.
Republican
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Pat McCrory | 7,432 | 67 | |
| Republican | Ken Gjertsen | 3,629 | 33 | |
| Total votes | 11,061 | 100.00 | ||
General Election Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Pat McCrory | 58,501 | 61 | |
| Democratic | Beverly Earle | 37,624 | 39 | |
| Total votes | 96,125 | 100.00 | ||
Footnotes
- Flynn, Shawn (July 20, 2007). "Charlotte mayoral race heats up". News 14 Carolina. Archived from the original on April 5, 2012. Retrieved 2008-11-29.
- "Mecklenburg County Board of Elections results". NC State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on 2012-09-15. Retrieved 6 December 2011.
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