Election 2025: Charlotte Municipal Voting Guide

August 18, 2025|2 min read

📋 Archive Notice: This page covers the 2025 Charlotte municipal election and is no longer updated. For current coverage, visit our 2026 Election page or the City Council hub.

Election 2025: Charlotte Municipal Voting Guide

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Welcome to The Charlotte Mercury's one-stop hub for the 2025 elections. Below you'll find everything you need to track the mayor's race, council district battles, at-large seats, and key voter information.

We've stitched it all together with clickable guides and profiles—because we know how exhausting it is to keep the candidates and seven districts straight in your head.

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Key Dates & Voter Info

Key Dates & Voter Information: 2025 Charlotte Election

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⚡ Bookmark this page—we'll update links and guides as new reporting drops.

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