Election Day in Mecklenburg County: What Voters Should Know
Tuesday marks the final opportunity for Mecklenburg County residents to participate in local elections and decide on a significant transportation tax referendum. Polls open at 6:30 a.m. across the county.
Local Races and Referendum
The ballot includes elections for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education, various city and town councils, and a proposed transit tax intended to fund transportation improvements. The specific contests on each voter’s ballot depend on their place of residence.
Early Voting Turnout
By the end of early voting on Saturday, 63,427 people had cast ballots — potentially setting a new record for an odd-year or municipal election. An additional 1,224 mail-in ballots were approved.
According to Mecklenburg County data, early voting in the 2023 municipal election saw 39,432 in-person ballots and 1,226 mail-in ballots.
While those numbers exceeded participation in earlier odd-year elections, even-year contests — featuring races for Senate, Congress, and the governor’s office — generally draw much larger turnouts.
Top Early Voting Site
The South Park Library stood out as the busiest early voting location, recording roughly 1,500 more ballots cast than any other site in the county.
Author’s Summary
The final day of voting in Mecklenburg County features local races and a pivotal transport tax decision, with early turnout already hitting record levels for a municipal election.