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Charlotte Mayor

Anthony Foxx is re-elected Charlotte mayor
By Jim Morrill | E-mail | November 9, 2011
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On a big night for Charlotte Democrats, Mayor Anthony Foxx coasted to a second term Tuesday, ensuring himself a high profile at next year's national convention while his party tightened its grip on city hall.
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Mecklenburg County vote results

Charlotte City Council

Newcomer Pickering edges Peacock from council seat
By Steve Harrison | E-mail | November 9, 2011
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In a stunning defeat, Republican incumbent Edwin Peacock lost his reelection bid for Charlotte City Council at-large Tuesday night.
Editorial: A stunning fall for Peacock

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

CMS board: Ellis-Stewart, McCray, Morgan win
By Ann Doss Helms | E-mail | November 9, 2011
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In a close race that could change the direction of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Ericka Ellis-Stewart, Mary McCray and Tim Morgan won at-large seats on the school board, according to final but unofficial returns.
Editorial: New members face big issues
Your Schools: Big change, little participation

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Charlotte mayoral race
Foxx's increasing support, 2009 vs. 2011
CMS school board election

Around the Region

Cabarrus County: Charter Council member unseated in Kannapolis
By Elisabeth Arriero | E-mail | November 9, 2011

Newcomer Ryan Dayvault, with a ticket-leading 27.5 percent of the vote, on Tuesday unseated Kenneth Geathers (17.7 percent), a charter member of the Kannapolis City Council.

Iredell County: Atkins will be mayor of Mooresville
By Joe Marusak | E-mail | November 9, 2011

Mooresville Commissioner Miles Atkins defeated challenger Jared Esselman on Tuesday to become the town's next mayor.

Gaston County: Bridgeman next Gastonia mayor; Stanley OKs alcohol sales
By Joe DePriest | E-mail | November 9, 2011

With 24 of 24 precincts reporting, former state legislator John Bridgeman won a three-way race for Gastonia mayor Tuesday.

Union County: Voters pick new mayors, council members
By Adam Bell | E-mail | November 9, 2011

Union County voters elected new and familiar faces in municipal elections Tuesday. Here's a rundown of the nonpartisan races; results are unofficial, and all precincts had reported as of press time:

Wake County: Democrats again control school board
By T. Keung Hui and Thomas Goldsmith | E-mail | November 8, 2011

Incumbent Wake County school board member Kevin Hill defeated challenger Heather Losurdo in a runoff tonight to complete a Democratic election sweep that knocks Republicans out of power after a turbulent two-year reign.

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