How to find The Charlotte Observer’s endorsements in 2025 municipal elections

Early voting has begun in municipal elections across Mecklenburg County, which will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 4. In Charlotte, voters will choose a mayor and city council, while voters across Mecklenburg County will see district races for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education and an important transit tax referendum on their ballot.

Here are the Editorial Board’s recommendations in those races. For more information about the candidates themselves and how to vote, check out The Charlotte Observer’s complete voter guide.

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This story was originally published October 24, 2025 at 5:00 AM.