January 8, 2022 Samantha Gilstrap 2/2 1/2 2/2 1/2 CHARLOTTE, N.C. Aujiena "Gina" Hicks, a 29-year law enforcement professional, has announced her intention to run for 46th Sheriff of Mecklenburg County. Our core mission is to provide individuals who experience incarceration, especially while struggling with substance use or mental health disorders, with the resources and supports necessary to secure a successful and lasting reentry into society. , and one is a former mayor who spent time in jail on corruption charges. There are two main problems. Im proud to work alongside these folks and intend to continue hiring, training and retaining the type of talented employees who have launched our agency as a national leader in corrections. In Senate District 42 southern Mecklenburg there are two Republicans running, Scott Stone and Cheryl Russo. Check your precinct location, or view a detailed map of all precincts. A Guide to Reducing Your Health Care Costs, Breaking Barriers: Challenges and opportunities for Latino students, EQUALibrium: An exploration of race and equity in Charlotte, Falling short: Why Democrats keep losing most statewide races, EQUALibrium Live: Conversations on Race & Equity, WFAE 2023 TINDOL SUBARU CROSSTREK RAFFLE, NPR's Founding Mothers In Conversation With WFAE's Lisa Worf, RELATED: Here's how North Carolina's primary impacts the Senate and House races around Charlotte, RELATED: In Charlotte, the NC primary includes City Council and county offices. We have done our best to represent each candidate in a fair and reasonable way based on candidates responses to our questionnaire and in public statements. The Democratic primary election for Mecklenburg County Sheriff on May 8 will help shape the countys priorities on issues such as immigrants rights, police accountability, and the rights of incarcerated people. Oct. 20: One-stop, in-person early voting period begins. State of play: The board of education is nonpartisan, meaning candidates party affiliations wont appear on the ballot. The first is the high rate of recidivism and the lack of discharge planning. 2022 Mecklenburg Sheriff Election The ACLU of NC asked candidates in the Mecklenburg Sheriff primary election critical questions about issues that matter to our communities. Below youll find maps and links to help you find your districts in the state senate and house races. The NCAOC has encountered challenges with its new system that have impacted local justice systems, processes and access to data. January 11, 2022 Aujiena Hicks, a veteran law-enforcement officer, announced Monday that she will run for the office of Mecklenburg County Sheriff the first Black woman to seek that post. District 1:The district covers parts of Uptown, and neighborhoods just to the North, East and South, including Plaza Midwood, Dilworth, Druid Hills and NoDa. What does Koutoujian consider the key issues in this race? The winner will face Democrat Rachel Hunt in November. The 2022 midterm elections are the first of the Biden era. Both ran for the same seat in 2020. Yes 6. Rep. Hunt unseated Brawley in 2018 and currently represents this swing district, made up of south Charlotte and Matthews, but this year she is campaigning for a Senate seat. You can read more at. What are Ogden's top priorities for the office? State House Rep. Hunt, daughter of former Gov. District 7: Incumbent Republican Ed Driggs will represent the Ballantyne area for another term. The ACLU of NC does not endorse or oppose candidates, but urges you to cast an informed vote. Prior to joining WFAE, Steve worked at the Charlotte Observer, where he started on the business desk, then covered politics extensively as the Observers lead city government reporter. From October 22, 2022, to January 31, 2023, we have received 4,933 releases for approximately 110 days of releases from Veterans Affairs (VA). is the frontrunner here. Officeholders need to understand theyre beholden to their constituents, not overlords with freedom to act with impunity and without question. See interactive map here. City Council District 6Robert Hillman supports development that will allow for sustainable and equitable growth. Hes also been a District Court judge, and he currently serves as a JAG officer in the Air Force. News anchor Fred Shropshire is leaving Charlotte station WCNC. In the congressional map accepted by a three-judge panel of the Superior Court, Rowan County will be in the 8th district for the 2022 election. was implemented to address deficiencies in the mandatory overtime started on August 2, 2021. Doing this will free up money to address low staff wages, increase the number of corrections officers working at the Bristol County Sheriff's Office, and increase programming and discharge planning. The district leans heavily Democrat, with 64% of the votes in its precincts going to Joe Biden in 2020. Hes currently adistrict court judge in. Eight candidates are competing to win Sheriff Villanueva's seat. For the most part, this guide only includes races where there are multiple candidates running in a primary. Leigh Altman and Pat Cotham are seeking reelection. About Paul Heroux: I am currently the mayor of Attleboro and was a state representative. Woods experience as a judge began in 2002, whenshe was elected to the District 22B District Court. Last month, the Observer reported federal officials would be moving dozens of inmates from the Mecklenburg facility to further reduce its population. Two Democrats, including incumbent. Kallie Cox covers public safety for The Charlotte Observer. Discharge planning includes making sure that the inmate being released knows where to go for housing, health care, and a job and/or job training. In my next term, we will continue to effectively and humanely rehabilitate justice-involved individuals in our care and custody, providing them opportunities for a better life post-release to uplift them and the entire community. As his proudest accomplishment, McFadden said it is earning and maintaining the trust of the citizens who elected me as their sheriff and becoming the first African American sheriff (in Mecklenburg) who is progressive, passionate and proven.. U.S. Rep. Ted Budd, a Republican from Davie County, is seeking the U.S. Senate seat and received an early endorsement from former President Donald Trump last summer. Recently, the jail has come under fire, and state records assert its staffing shortage has created unsafe conditions. How Do I. (Democratic incumbent) is running unopposed. I am a . He launched his campaign with some $800,000 in his campaign coffers leftover from the Senate run. What are Cocchi's top priorities for the office? $173,168 Total . Of note:Last month, the candidates participated in the Sarah Stevenson Tuesday Forum, which gave Mecklenburg County residents a chance to hear from them and to ask them questions. Copyright The Charlotte Post 2023 | Policy and User Agreement | Website by Accrisoft, News - The Lead: A newsletter with local impact, Health - Fit: A healthy start to the week, Soccer - Charlotte soccer on and off the pitch, Our endorsements for the 2022 municipal primary elections, Published Wednesday, April 27, 2022 11:20 am. By Frank Stoltze. Hicks was fired by McFadden in 2019. The winner will likely face Democrat Cheri Beasley in November. What are Koutoujian's top priorities for the office? Drew Bulecza, a Republican from Lincolnton, also filed for election to the open Senate seat. And one reason is that the new congressional map doesnt have many competitive seats. We will remain focused on re-entry services not only inside our facilities but also in our community-based centers by bringing new and enhanced programs and opportunities for those in need. The new political maps lock in Democrats to almost all of Mecklenburg Countys state House and Senate seats. This is Puckett's fourth time as a mayoral. State Sen. Marcus is fighting for a third term against challenger Leone. State Rep. Belk is seeking reelection for a district that includes south and west Charlotte near the airport. This story was originally published April 21, 2022, 9:00 AM. See interactive map here. He declared his candidacy last year and now officially joins five other Republican candidates seeking the office of sheriff, including Rowan County Commissioner and Charlotte police officer Mike Caskey; N.C. Highway Patrol retiree and school resource officer Tommie Cato; Rowan County Detention Center supervisor Capt. Two registered Republicans, District 1s Rhonda Cheek and District 6s Sean Strain, are trying to hold onto their seats against challengers. I also hope to earn their vote as we continue building on the proud history and bright future at the Middlesex Sheriff's Office. District 2: Thelma Byers-Bailey (Democratic incumbent), Juanrique Hall (Democrat and coach), Monty Witherspoon (Democrat and reverend) Democratic primary election Democratic primary for Mecklenburg County Sheriff Incumbent Garry McFadden defeated Aujiena Hicks and Marquis D. Robinson in the Democratic primary for Mecklenburg County Sheriff on May 17, 2022. Tigress Sydney Acute McDaniel, a previous candidate for the role as well as mayor, county commission and state house. District 3: Incumbent Victoria Watlington has one primary opponent, Tiawana Deling Brown, who founded a nonprofit for formerly incarcerated women. Early voting starts April 28; the final day to cast ballots in the primary is May 17. Must be received by 5 p.m. Elrahal is a Charlotte native (Harding University High School alumnus) and the son of Lebanese immigrants. He said that during his time in the sheriffs office, domestic violence victims would frequently have problems enforcing restraining orders because the sheriffs office failed to serve the papers to the alleged abuser. The other five are either current or former council members running for the at-large seats. Our staff at the jail are leaving at high numbers, Robinson said. Theres only one Republican running. Here are our picks: Mecklenburg district attorneyThe campaign offers a contrast in policy. Horch, Reynolds and Shook all bring experience to contest By Becca Robbins, Columbian staff reporter Published: July 23, 2022, 3:31pm 4 Photos John Horch, from left, Rey Reynolds and David Shook. Here's what to know, RELATED: North Carolinas 2022 primary is May 17. Cunningham is seeking a sixth term in office, versusHenning, who calls herself a conservative constitutionalist. The district covers parts of Huntersville and north Charlotte. Mitchell resigned from the council in January 2021 because he had a 25% ownership stake in a construction company, RJ Leeper, that does business with the city. Axios Charlotte is a local news initiative. The campaigns have been exchanging plenty of jabs recently, to the point where the Budd team has started calling the McCrory campaign and the Walker campaign McWalker., Mecklenburgs Congressional Districts. This is the most-watched state Senate race this year in the county, for the open seat currently held by Jeff Jackson. As seen on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners (At-Large) Democrats: Jennifer De La Jara Republicans: Tatyana Thulien Our efforts were recognized by a clean bill of fiscal health we received from the State Auditors Performance and Compliance Audit in 2019. Read our Privacy Policy. Your vote may decide whether Mecklenburg County helps deport undocumented immigrants, The Charlotte Observer, Feb. 7, 2018, Mecklenburg jail visits are now solely by video. One of the marquee races of the 2022 election is the contest for Los Angeles County. Can you vote in North Carolina with a criminal record? Mark July 26on your calendar. We will commit in writing to support local police departments by agreeing to house arrestees pre-arraignment. They will not be counted if they arrive after 5pm on the Friday following the election. The focus remains on Republican candidates here: Wilson-based Beth Freshwater Smith, who focuses on juvenile justice, faces Donna Stroud, the currentChief Judge on the North Carolina Court of Appeals,in District 09. Lucille Puckett, left, completes candidate paperwork to run for Charlotte mayor at the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections on Feb. 24, 2022. The Charlotte Observer filed a request for Hicks and Robinsons personnel files, but has not received them yet. County Commission districts. The FOP said it will be endorsing a candidate in the coming weeks, but it has not voted on who yet. The former state Supreme Court chief justice reported $3.7 million raised in the first quarter. is seeking to take back his old seat after his loss to Hunt in 2018. for her third term and faces three opponents in the Democratic primary. A member of the executive leadership team, she was involved in all aspects of the sheriffs office operations. candidates in the 2022 Congressional races, in their own words, Mass. We will end the agreement between the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office and ICE. Brad Potts, a Republican, formally added his name to the crowded Rowan County Sheriffs race. Find more information about each list type below. Paid for by the American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina. About Peter J. Koutoujian: Im the current sheriff as well as a former public defender, prosecutor and legislator. All have an impact on our lives. Context: Democrats took full control of the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners in the blue wave of 2018, and are looking to hold onto that this year. There are also guaranteed to be two new members, from Districts 1 and 5. Hes also served as an assistant district attorney in Rowan County and a senior associate attorney with. And in the new 14th District, Democrat Jeff Jackson is heavily favored. Telephone: (704) 222-4953 Socials: FacebookInstagram State Senate District 40 Bobbie Shields Website Email Telephone: (704) 564-3309 State Senate District 41 Bonni Leone State Senate District 42 Cheryl Russo Website Email Telephone: 704-519-9662 Socials: FacebookTwitter State House District 088 Anne Marie Peacock Website Email Plus, the Charlotte City Council general election, which was. This program gives officers a feeling they have input into the recruiting process and a stake in growing the department's numbers. Mecklenburg County has six state senate districts (see printable map, and interactive map for street-level detail). The current approach is not keeping people as safe as they could be. Now two NC men face prison. The ACLU of NC asked candidates in the Mecklenburg Sheriff primary election critical questions about issues that matter to our communities. On the streets and in the schools, parks and waterways of our communities, my team will continue to have a positive presence preventing crime with targeted community outreach, youth engagement, public safety engagement focused on intervention and delivering unmet needs. We will continue to look at the "root causes" of crime and what factors play a role with those involved in the justice system. On Saturday, Democrat Scott Huffman announced a bid for the 8th District as well. Nov. 5: Early voting ends. District 107: Kelly Alexander Jr. (Democratic incumbent) v. Mark Alan Cook (Republican) When speaking of priorities related to those in our custody, our goal is to have them return to their communities upon release in a better condition than when they first arrived at our facilities. On The Ballot for Charlotte-Mecklenburg in 2022. They entered their dogs in fights and watched them die. We encourage you to do your own research, or better yet, reach out directly to candidates and ask why they deserve your vote. As is, the CMS board is majority Democratic. Candidate filing for the 2022 election will continue until noon on Friday. Democrats: Cheri Beasley is the frontrunner here. Margaret Marshall, who is not seeking reelection, is unaffiliated. At-large (vote for three): Pat Cotham (Democratic incumbent), Leigh Altman (Democratic incumbent), Arthur Griffin Jr. (Democrat and former school board member) and Tatyana Thulien (Republican and nonprofit leader of United Communities . The other is Arthur Griffin, a former school board member. And, they previously worked at The Southern Illinoisan before moving to Charlotte. District 5 is open because representative Matt Newton is running for district court judge. Nov. 8: Election Day. Since publication, Rodney Moore (who was indicted in a campaign finance probe in 2019)has dropped out of the District 112 race. District 5: Five Democrats are vying for Newtons seat in east Charlotte: Curtis Hayes Jr., an activist who went viral during the George Floyd protests, realtor Liz Millsaps Haigler, Marjorie Molina (a member of the citys Equitable Development Commission), Mamas Caribbean Grill owner Vinroy Reid and Mark Vincent. We must continue the progress made last term; we improved the safety of our community through a completely updated communications system and increased transparency through public safety advisory board committees. Of note: Absentee ballots will be counted if they are postmarked by Election Day. One is current Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board member Jennifer De La Jara. Mecklenburg sheriffThe department charged with securing Mecklenburgs jail has serious challenges. But in the Charlotte area, its pretty quiet. We will remain diligent in seeking out and implementing national best practices in order to provide the best services available to those in our care. 2018 Oh, and of note: the at-large city council race is easily one of the more interesting local political races in years. Email her at natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com or call her at 704-797-4246. Perhaps the most talked-about local race is for the four at-large seats on Charlotte City Council. All of the Democratic candidates are current or former council members, and one is a former mayor who spent time in jail on corruption charges. There are things currently done that dont have anything to do with running a jail. Jim Hunt announced her candidacy Wednesday. She will also be up against one of two Republican candidates in the general election. I believe that the best reentry is no entry into the criminal justice system. Entries were lightly edited to meet style guidelines by The Associated Press, and incorrect claims were addressed in an attached editor's note. The race to fill incumbent U.S. Sen. Richard Burrs seat is shaping up to be one of the most-watched in the nation. Charlotte Agenda is now Axios Charlotte -. His challengers, Gina Hicks and Marquis Robinson, both veterans of. District 4: Carol Sawyer (Democrat incumbent), Stephanie Sneed (Democrat and former chair of the Black Political Caucus of Charlotte-Mecklenburg), Clara Kennedy Witherspoon (Democrat and retired CMS employee), Go deeper: The school board race in east Mecklenburg County is a fight over data, District 5: Lisa Cline (Republican and retired CMS assistant principal) versus Trent Merchant (unaffiliated executive search consultant, former teacher, high school theatre director and school board member) Well be updating throughout election season. She joined the staff in January 2020 after graduating from Louisiana State University, where she was editor of The Reveille newspaper. District 3: Gregory Dee Rankin (Democrat and member of CMS Equity Committee) versus Steven Rushing (Democrat) District 4: Democratic incumbent Mark Jerrell versus Ray Fuentes, Republican and environmental compliance manager for Coca-Cola Consolidated. Go deeper: The outside groups inside school board politics, District 1:Cheek (Republican incumbent), Melissa Easley (Democrat and former CMS teacher), Hamani Fisher (Democrat and pastor of Life Center International), Bill Fountain (independent and retired teacher), Ro Lawsin (Republican and president of the Filipino American Community of the Carolinas) I secured over $14 million in state funding for Dukes County Sheriff's Office, including $6 million allocated for future repair and replacement of our aging facilities, to include housing units for females. Incumbent Sheriff Garry McFadden, a former homicide detective who once had his own television show, has served as sheriff for four years, and is seeking a second term. And Larken Egleston is a current District 1 member.
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