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    Anthony Foxx waves to supporters while speaking to them after becoming Charlotte's next mayor while at The Westin Charlotte on Tuesday night. DAVID T. FOSTER III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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    Supported by his wife Beverly, his campaign manager and his sons Ben and Alex, city councilman John Lassiter paused his concession speech to answer a phone call from his opponent Anthony Foxx. Lassiter was speaking to supporters after conceding the race for Charlotte mayor at a gathering at Epicentre in uptown Charlotte. GARY O'BRIEN - gobrien@charlotteobserver.com
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    Anthony Foxx (center left) is congratulated by Harvey Gantt on becoming Charlotte's next mayor while at The Westin Charlotte on Tuesday night. DAVID T. FOSTER III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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    Anthony Foxx shares a moment onstage with wife Samara, and son Zachary, after giving his victory speech on becoming Charlotte's next mayor while at The Westin Charlotte on Tuesday night. DAVID T. FOSTER III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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    Anthony Foxx campaign worker Mark Jerrell celebrates with other supports at The Westin Charlotte on Tuesday night. Foxx was elected to become Charlotte's next mayor on Tuesday night. DAVID T. FOSTER III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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    Anthony Foxx supporters, including Mecklenburg Co. Commissioner Vilma Leake (right front) watch a video screen for election returns at The Westin Charlotte on Tuesday night. DAVID T. FOSTER III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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    Harvey Gantt talks to the crowd as he introduces Anthony Foxx to give his victory speech on becoming Charlotte's next mayor while at The Westin Charlotte on Tuesday night. DAVID T. FOSTER III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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    Anthony Foxx looks out onto the crowd as he addresses supporters in his victory speech after becoming Charlotte's next mayor while at The Westin Charlotte on Tuesday night. DAVID T. FOSTER III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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    Anthony Foxx (center right) is hugged and congratulated by Harvey Gantt on becoming Charlotte's next mayor while at The Westin Charlotte on Tuesday night. DAVID T. FOSTER III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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    Anthony Foxx addresses supporters in his victory speech after becoming Charlotte's next mayor while at The Westin Charlotte on Tuesday night. DAVID T. FOSTER III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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    Anthony Foxx addresses supporters in his victory speech after becoming Charlotte's next mayor while at The Westin Charlotte on Tuesday night. DAVID T. FOSTER III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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    Anthony Foxx in congratulated by supporters after becoming Charlotte's next mayor while at The Westin Charlotte on Tuesday night. DAVID T. FOSTER III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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    Anthony Foxx addresses the crowd after becoming Charlotte's next mayor while at The Westin Charlotte on Tuesday night. DAVID T. FOSTER III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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    Anthony Foxx (center left) is congratulated by Harvey Gantt on becoming Charlotte's next mayor while at The Westin Charlotte on Tuesday night. DAVID T. FOSTER III-dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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    Flanked by his family and surrounded by reporters and supporters, city councilman John Lassiter bids his supporters goodbye after conceding the race for Charlotte mayor at a gathering at Epicentre in uptown Charlotte. Panoramic composite by GARY O'BRIEN - gobrien@charlotteobserver.com
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    City councilman John Lassiter speaks to his supporters after conceding the race for Charlotte mayor at a gathering at Epicentre in uptown Charlotte. GARY O'BRIEN - gobrien@charlotteobserver.com
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    While Beverly Lassiter puts on a brave smile, city councilman John Lassiter greets supporters after conceding the race for Charlotte mayor at a gathering at Epicentre in uptown Charlotte. GARY O'BRIEN - gobrien@charlotteobserver.com
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    Supported by his wife Beverly, city councilman John Lassiter speaks to his supporters after conceding the race for Charlotte mayor at a gathering at Epicentre in uptown Charlotte. GARY O'BRIEN - gobrien@charlotteobserver.com
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    Flanked by his family and surrounded by reporters, city councilman John Lassiter bids his supporters goodbye after conceding the race for Charlotte mayor at a gathering at Epicentre in uptown Charlotte. Panoramic composite by GARY O'BRIEN - gobrien@charlotteobserver.com
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    City councilman John Lassiter bids his supporters goodbye after conceding the race for Charlotte mayor at a gathering at Epicentre in uptown Charlotte. GARY O'BRIEN - gobrien@charlotteobserver.com
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    City councilman John Lassiter greets supporters in a gathering at Epicentre in uptown Charlotte while awaiting results from Tuesday's Charlotte mayoral election. GARY O'BRIEN - gobrien@charlotteobserver.com
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    Lassiter and Paul Carr (left) of the Vietnamese-American Seniors pose for a picture. City councilman John Lassiter greets supporters in a gathering at Epicentre in uptown Charlotte while awaiting results from Tuesday's Charlotte mayoral election. GARY O'BRIEN - gobrien@charlotteobserver.com
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    Lassiter and Paul Carr (left) of the Vietnamese-American Seniors pose for a picture. City councilman John Lassiter greets supporters in a gathering at Epicentre in uptown Charlotte while awaiting results from Tuesday's Charlotte mayoral election. GARY O'BRIEN - gobrien@charlotteobserver.com
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    Lassiter and Paul Carr (left) of the Vietnamese-American Seniors Association chat with another supporter. City councilman John Lassiter greets supporters in a gathering at Epicentre in uptown Charlotte while awaiting results from Tuesday's Charlotte mayoral election. GARY O'BRIEN - gobrien@charlotteobserver.com
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    City councilman John Lassiter greets supporters in a gathering at Epicentre in uptown Charlotte while awaiting results from Tuesday's Charlotte mayoral election. GARY O'BRIEN - gobrien@charlotteobserver.com
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    City councilman John Lassiter greets supporters in a gathering at Epicentre in uptown Charlotte while awaiting results from Tuesday's Charlotte mayoral election. GARY O'BRIEN - gobrien@charlotteobserver.com
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    11/03/09 John Lassiter and wife Beverly hug in the parking lot after voting at precinct 91, Providence Presbyterian Church early Tuesday morning. Lassiter is running for mayor against Democrat Anthony Foxx. DAVIE HINSHAW - dhinshaw@charlotteobserver.com
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    11/03/09 John Lassiter and wife Beverly speak with reporters after voting at precinct 91, Providence Presbyterian Church early Tuesday morning. Lassiter is running for mayor against Democrat Anthony Foxx. DAVIE HINSHAW - dhinshaw@charlotteobserver.com
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    11/03/09 John Lassiter and wife Beverly speak with reporters after voting at precinct 91, Providence Presbyterian Church early Tuesday morning. Lassiter is running for mayor against Democrat Anthony Foxx. DAVIE HINSHAW - dhinshaw@charlotteobserver.com
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    11/03/09 John Lassiter and wife Beverly after voting at precinct 91, Providence Presbyterian Church early Tuesday morning. Lassiter is running for mayor against Democrat Anthony Foxx. DAVIE HINSHAW - dhinshaw@charlotteobserver.com
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    Mayoral candidate Anthony Foxx and his family,Samara Foxx carrying Zachary Foxx 3 and Hillary Foxx ,3, wave goodbye after casting their ballot at the First Ward Elementary school voting precinct .Waiting for the Fox family is media and supporters. T.ORTEGA GAINES-ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
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    Mayoral candidate Anthony Foxx and his family arrived to cast their ballot at the First Ward Elementary school voting precinct .Waiting for the Fox family is media and supporters. T.ORTEGA GAINES-ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
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    Anthony Foxx signs in to cast his ballot. Mayoral candidate Anthony Foxx and his family arrived to cast their ballot at the First Ward Elementary school voting precinct .Waiting for the Fox family is media and supporters. T.ORTEGA GAINES-ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
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    Samara Foxx carries three-year old Zachary Foxx as Anthony Foxx bring up the rear as he talks with his five-year old daughter Hillary Foxx.Mayoral candidate Anthony Fox and his family arrived to cast their ballot at the First Ward Elementary school voting precinct .Waiting for the Fox family is media and supporters. T.ORTEGA GAINES-ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
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    Mayoral candidate Anthony Foxx and his family,Samara Foxx carrying Zachary Foxx 3 and Hillary Foxx ,3, arrived to cast their ballot at the First Ward Elementary school voting precinct .Waiting for the Fox family is media and supporters. T.ORTEGA GAINES-ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
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    Mayoral candidate Anthony Foxx and his family,Samara Foxx carrying Zachary Foxx 3 and Hillary Foxx ,3, arrived to cast their ballot at the First Ward Elementary school voting precinct .Waiting for the Fox family is media and supporters. T.ORTEGA GAINES-ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
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    Mayoral candidate Anthony Foxx and his family,Samara Foxx carrying Zachary Foxx 3 and Hillary Foxx ,3, arrived to cast their ballot at the First Ward Elementary school voting precinct .Waiting for the Fox family is media and supporters. T.ORTEGA GAINES-ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
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    Mayoral candidate Anthony Foxx and his family,Samara Foxx carrying Zachary Foxx 3 and Hillary Foxx ,3, arrived to cast their ballot at the First Ward Elementary school voting precinct .Waiting for the Fox family is media and supporters. T.ORTEGA GAINES-ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
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    Five-year old Hillary Foxx is taken in by all the media talking to her father, Anthony Foxx. Mayoral candidate Anthony Foxx and his family arrived to cast their ballot at the First Ward Elementary school voting precinct .Waiting for the Fox family is media and supporters. T.ORTEGA GAINES-ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
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    Hillary Foxx, 5 talks with her father as he prepares for his next stop. Mayoral candidate Anthony Foxx and his family arrived to cast their ballot at the First Ward Elementary school voting precinct .Waiting for the Fox family is media and supporters. T.ORTEGA GAINES-ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
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    Mayoral candidate Anthony Foxx and his family arrived to cast their ballot at the First Ward Elementary school voting precinct .Waiting for the Foxx family is media and supporters. T.ORTEGA GAINES-ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
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