Primary Election Results
Democratic
Beverly Earle was unopposed and did not face a primary.
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2007 Charlotte mayoral election
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| Field | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| election_name | 2007 Charlotte mayoral election | |
| flag_image | Flag of Charlotte, North Carolina.svg | |
| type | presidential | |
| ongoing | no | |
| previous_year | 2005 | |
| next_year | 2009 | |
| image1 | [[File:Pat McCrory in 2008 (cropped).jpg | x160px]] |
| nominee1 | Pat McCrory | |
| party1 | Republican Party (United States) | |
| popular_vote1 | 58,501 | |
| percentage1 | 61% | |
| image2 | [[File:BevEarle (1).jpg | x160px]] |
| nominee2 | Beverly Earle | |
| party2 | Democratic Party (United States) | |
| popular_vote2 | 37,624 | |
| percentage2 | 39% | |
| title | Mayor | |
| before_election | Pat McCrory | |
| before_party | Republican Party (United States) | |
| after_election | Pat McCrory | |
| after_party | Republican Party (United States) |
The biennial Charlotte mayoral election was held on November 6, 2007. Mayor Pat McCrory, a Republican, was re-elected to a seventh term.
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.
- Andy Silver: hypnotherapist dropped out of the race after learning that Earle would run
Republicans
- Pat McCrory: Six-term incumbent
- Ken Gjertsen: Member of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education, Transit tax opponent
General Election Results
Footnotes
References
- Flynn, Shawn. (July 20, 2007). "Charlotte mayoral race heats up". News 14 Carolina.
- "Mecklenburg County Board of Elections results". NC State Board of Elections.
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