Tax-hiking ballot measures had different electoral outcomes in Charlotte and Austin, but both boosted the case for a reform passed by the Texas Senate earlier this year.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Voters on Tuesday approved a sales tax referendum in Mecklenburg County that will increase the sales tax by one cent. In the municipal election held Tuesday, Nov. 4, the ...

Powell’s announcement came about two weeks after fellow Commissioner Laura Meier announced she wouldn’t run again in 2026 ...

The "Yes for Meck" team had cause for celebration on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, as Mecklenburg County voters approved the county-wide transportation referendum. Carville weighs in on Trump: ‘He’s done ...

The candidate filing window for 2026 races in Mecklenburg and across North Carolina opened Monday and runs through Dec. 19.

CHARLOTTE — As millions hit the polls today, there is a separate election going on in Mecklenburg County, helping to get future voters engaged early. Middle schoolers at the Trinity Episcopal School ...

Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden announced Thursday that he is running for reelection in 2026. McFadden, who was first elected in 2018, said his decision came after conversations with his ...

Final campaign finance reports before Election Day show incumbents holding fundraising leads in Huntersville and Cornelius, coordinated slates competing in closely watched town board races, and ...

Municipal elections are being held in many North Carolina towns and cities Tuesday, Nov. 4. Here’s what you need to know about what’s on the ballot, what to bring and how to show up at the polls fully ...