Mecklenburg County residents voted against the amendment by 54 percent to 46 percent. Voters cast more than 176,800 ballots. Mecklenburg was one of seven counties to vote against the amendment Tuesday.
SOURCE: N.C. Board of Elections
KEY
Light green - Voted for the amendment by less than 100
Dark green - Voted for the amendment by more than 100
White - tie
Light red - Voted against the amendment by fewer than 300
Dark red - Voted against the amendment by more than 300
