Who is getting your vote today? A look at endorsements

Happy Charlotte primary election day!

Planning to vote in Charlotte's primary next Tuesday? Check out our voter guide: http://t.co/n8FnasVpg8 pic.twitter.com/f8bHLyLjbB

— Charlotte Observer (@theobserver) September 10, 2015

First, the important info:

– Polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

– Go here to find your polling place.

– Check out the Observer’s election guide here.

If you’re undecided on whom you want to vote for, we have listed the endorsements of several local organizations and publications below. Even moms endorse!

Judy Howard endorsement of her son David Howard for Charlotte Mayor http://t.co/Pp8a4fIayD

— Rhonda Crowder (@rcrowder143) August 27, 2015

Now, you should only vote for a candidate if you believe she/he is best for the job, not because someone else tells you to. But endorsements can help you learn more about a candidate and aid in your research.

Charlotte Observer

– Dem. Mayor: David Howard

– GOP Mayor: Edwin Peacock

– City Council At-Large: Julie Eiselt, Billy Maddalon, Claire Green Fallon and Vi Lyles

“I couldn’t be more humbled by the endorsement of the Charlotte Observer Editorial Board. I know that our vision for the future of Charlotte is resonating with voters, and couldn’t be more proud to receive the endorsement of the Charlotte Observer Editorial Board, and to finish this primary out strong," #Howard4Mayor

A photo posted by DLH (@dlhoward125) on Sep 6, 2015 at 5:44am PDT

Charlotte Post, African American focused newspaper

– Dem. Mayor: David Howard

– GOP Mayor: Edwin Peacock

– City Council At-Large: Claire Fallon, Vi Lyles, Billy Maddalon and James Mitchell

Let's renew focus on making #CLT the most family & business friendly city in America. http://t.co/LoUUTTbQgF pic.twitter.com/6RPW14sv40

— Edwin B. Peacock III (@EdwinPeacockIII) September 9, 2015

MeckPAC, a lobbying group for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender residents

– Dem. Mayor: Dan Clodfelter.

– City Council At Large: James Mitchell, Billy Maddalon. Julie Eiselt and Vi Lyles.

Second-most read story on blog this week: @MeckPAC endorses @cltmayor Dan Clodfelter in #cltmayor primary: http://t.co/QKxJOzUv78 #lgbt #clt

— Matt Comer (@TheMattComer) August 29, 2015

Real Estate & Building Industry Coalition, a lobbying group for developers

– Dem. Mayor: Dan Clodfelter

– GOP Mayor: Either

– City Council At-Large: Julie Eiselt, Claire Green Fallon, Vi Lyles and Billy Maddalon

So get out there and make your voice heard.

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This story was originally published September 14, 2015 at 9:01 PM with the headline "Who is getting your vote today? A look at endorsements."