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The biennial Charlotte mayoral election was held on November 6, 2007. Mayor Patrick McCrory, a Republican, decided to seek a seventh term.
[edit] Hot button issues
- Light rail: It is becoming a source of great controversy.
- Potential fallout over Charlotte Bobcats Arena: 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 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, [1] leading many to wonder if tougher punishments should be meted out.
[edit] Candidates
[edit] Democrats
[edit] Republicans
- Patrick McCrory: Six-term incumbent
- Ken Gjertsen: Member of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Board, Transit tax opponent
[edit] Primary Election Results
[edit] Democratic
| Candidates |
Democratic Primary Election, September 11 |
| Candidate |
Party |
Votes |
Percent |
| Beverly Earle |
Democratic |
N/A |
N/A |
[edit] Republican
| Candidates |
Republican Primary Election, September 11 (<1% turnout) |
| Candidate |
Party |
Votes |
Percent |
| Patrick McCrory |
Republican |
7,412 [3] |
67 [4] |
| Ken Gjertsen |
Republican |
3,620 |
33 |
[edit] General Election Results
| Candidates |
Charlotte General Election, November 6 (24% turnout) |
| Candidate |
Party |
Votes |
Percent |
| Patrick McCrory (I) |
Republican |
58,360 |
61 |
| Beverly Earle |
Democratic |
37,424 |
39 |
Source: Mecklenburg BoE [5]
