Voters across the Charlotte area this year will decide whether current elected leaders keep their jobs or if new players join local government.
The Charlotte primary election is Sept. 9, and early voting starts Aug. 21. The general election is Nov. 4.
Voters in the city of Charlotte will decide between several Democratic mayoral candidates, including Lyles, Jaraun “Gemini” Boyd, Delter Kenny Guinn III, Brendan Maginnis and Tigress Sydney Acute McDaniel.