LGBT groups make their picks for Charlotte mayor, council

Local and national LGBT groups said Wednesday they are endorsing Jennifer Roberts for mayor, citing her “unwavering” commitment to protecting gay, lesbian and transgender individuals.

The Washington D.C.-based Human Rights Campaign, Equality NC and MeckPAC, a local pro-equality political action committee, also endorsed candidates in City Council races.

For the at-large races, they selected four Democrats: Julie Eiselt, Braxton Winston, James Mitchell and Ryan McGill.

In the district races, they endorsed Democrats Patsy Kinsey (District 1); Justin Harlow (District 2); LaWana Mayfield (District 3); Wil Russell (District 4); and Matt Newton (District 5).

Early voting for the Sept. 12 primary begins Thursday.

This story was originally published August 23, 2017 at 12:41 PM with the headline "LGBT groups make their picks for Charlotte mayor, council."