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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.[citation needed]
- 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.[citation needed]
- 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.[citation needed]
- 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.[citation needed]
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 (incumbent) | 7,432 | 67 | |
| Republican | Ken Gjertsen | 3,629 | 33 | |
| Total votes | 11,061 | 100.00 | ||
General Election Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Pat McCrory (incumbent) | 58,501 | 61 | |
| Democratic | Beverly Earle | 37,624 | 39 | |
| Total votes | 96,125 | 100.00 | ||
Footnotes
- ^ a b c d Flynn, Shawn (July 20, 2007). "Charlotte mayoral race heats up". News 14 Carolina. Archived from the original on April 5, 2012. Retrieved November 29, 2008.
- ^ a b "Mecklenburg County Board of Elections results". NC State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on September 15, 2012. Retrieved December 6, 2011.