Read our Privacy Policy. The fact that we have one of the lowest recidivism rates in the nation is a testament to how our approach to corrections positively affects the public. With the stable foundation we have created during my first term, I have a clear vision for the future. I believe that the best reentry is no entry into the criminal justice system. Elrahal is a Charlotte native (Harding University High School alumnus) and the son of Lebanese immigrants. The FOP said it will be endorsing a candidate in the coming weeks, but it has not voted on who yet. But in terms of fundraising and name recognition, its really a four-person race. City Council District 3We recommend Victoria Watlington to continue as representative of sprawling District 3, which has undergone tremendous change in recent years. About Donna D. Buckley: Donna is an attorney who spent the last four years working as the general counsel in the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office. But many of those new faces could be old familiar faces, too. Also on Friday, former Republican Gov. Also, for everyone who has gripes about the way the state legislature is run, this is your time to vote to change it. State Sen. Mohammed is running unopposed for the district that covers Uptown and north Charlotte, as well as neighborhoods just to the east like Plaza Midwood and Grier Heights. 1 priority will be to motivate and encourage staff. From October 22, 2022, to January 31, 2023, we have received 4,933 releases for approximately 110 days of releases from Veterans Affairs (VA). The idea is for officers and the trainees they usher into the hiring process to develop mentoring relationships. Garry McFadden has two challengers both former sheriffs employees. Crowded Democratic primary for voters in Mint Hill and parts of east Charlotte. [12] Walker opted to retire from the House and not run for reelection in 2020 because his district was made much more favorable to the Democratic Party after redistricting. Jim Hunt announced her candidacy Wednesday. Editors note: This article has been updated to show that Greg Phipps is serving on city council at-large now, not as the District 4 representative, and Roy H. Wiggins is a currentdistrict court judge. One of the marquee races of the 2022 election is the contest for Los Angeles County. Contact Board of Elections 704-336-2133 Send an Email Key Initiatives Work and Performance Plan Here are our picks: Mecklenburg district attorneyThe campaign offers a contrast in policy. The sheriff is one of the most powerful elected officials in L.A. County. His work has appeared in The Washington Post, the Sporting News and Sports Illustrated. Charlotte Agenda is now Axios Charlotte -. For the most part, Democratic incumbents are for the most part not being challenged. 2022 Election Season; 2024 Election Season; Candidates; Contributors; Committees; Payees; Lobbying; Search. Investing in correction, treatment and rehabilitation is the only approach that will truly make our community stronger and everyone safer. 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. They are vying to replace David Price, who is retiring. Below youll find maps and links to help you find your districts in the state senate and house races. Oct. 20-Nov. 5: Early voting for the general election. District 2: Vilma D. Leake, the Democratic incumbent, is running unopposed. Nov. 8: Election Day. The question in Novembers general election will be whether Republicans can win any of them back. Our staff at the jail are leaving at high numbers, Robinson said. Heres what to know, RELATED: North Carolinas May 17 primary will help determine the state legislatures future, Chase Elliott out of NASCAR indefinitely after tibia surgery, Tom Sizemore, 'Saving Private Ryan' actor, has died at 61, CMS plans best use of federal COVID aid windfall in the year left to spend it, What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend listening and viewing. 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. The family of Francine Laney, a woman who was found dead in her cell in March, is suing the sheriffs office. It's been a long time, but it appears we're finally going to be able to vote in municipal elections this year. If approved, this would fund road construction and improvements like street lighting, signals, streetscaping, bike lanes and sidewalks. They grew up in Springfield, Illinois and attended school at SIU Carbondale. He hasnt raised much money, but he already has high name recognition. He faces no primary or general election opponents. What does Ogden consider the key issues in this race? Mark July 26on your calendar. Main issues include: (a) the inability of the sheriffs office to recruit and retain staff which puts pressure on the remaining staff, resulting in forced overtime and extensive use of sick leave for employees who are tired and overworked; and (b) lack of focus on the true mission of the sheriffs office. Natalie Anderson covers the city of Salisbury, politics and more for the Salisbury Post. The race to fill incumbent U.S. Sen. Richard Burrs seat is shaping up to be one of the most-watched in the nation. What does Cocchi consider the key issues in this race? 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. And, they previously worked at The Southern Illinoisan before moving to Charlotte. This district includes Mint Hill and parts of east Charlotte. She deserves re-election. of former President Donald Trump, and recently McCrory has, plenty of jabs recently, to the point where the Budd team has started calling the McCrory campaign and the Walker campaign McWalker.. A primary was scheduled for May 17, 2022. Courtesy of Mecklenburg County Board of Elections. District 98: John Bradford III (Republican incumbent) v. Christy Clark (Democrat) Legal challenges over redistricting have reshaped how Charlotte-area residents are represented in Congress. Cannon, Mitchell, Slack-Maylield, Griffin earn nods Published Saturday, April 16, 2022 1:00 am by Herbert L. White FILE PHOTO Former Charlotte City Council member James Mitchell earned the Black Political Caucus' endorsement in the Democratic at-large primary. Pat McCrory and former Rep. Mark Walker in the polls in the race to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Richard Burr. This story was originally published April 21, 2022, 9:00 AM. The fund has been around since 2001 and subsidized more than 10,000 affordable housing units. Last month, the Observer reported federal officials would be moving dozens of inmates from the Mecklenburg facility to further reduce its population. Business owner Jonathan Simpson and veteran Pat Harrigan are on the ballot, with the winner likely facing Jackson in November. Get registered to vote in four simple steps, Where to vote: Polling places and hours in Mecklenburg County for 2022 primary election. Republicans:Cardiologist Cheryl Russo and former state House memberScott Stone. There are U.S. Senate races in the Carolinas as well, along with many state and local races. 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. Courtesy of the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections. Thank you! We will continue to look at the "root causes" of crime and what factors play a role with those involved in the justice system. Dozens of Charlotte candidates competing in 24 local races during May primary. 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. U.S. Rep. Ted Budd is leading former Gov. These materials are not authorized by any candidate or candidates' committee. Entries were lightly edited to meet style guidelines by The Associated Press, and incorrect claims were addressed in an attached editor's note. 1 priority is staffing and safety. State Rep. Brown is running for his second term against Robinson for the district that covers Steele Creek and south Charlotte. Other candidates include: David Flaherty, Benjamin Griffiths, Kenneth Harper, Jr, Charles Kenneth Moss, Lichia Sibhatu, Jen Banwart, Lee Brian, Leonard Bryant and Drew Bulecza. Oct. 14: Voter registration deadline. N.C. House of Representatives Maps for Mecklenburg 2022. District 4: Democratic incumbent Mark Jerrell versus Ray Fuentes, Republican and environmental compliance manager for Coca-Cola Consolidated. As sheriff, Ive developed innovative correctional programs that have become national models. She was elected to the North Carolina Court of Appeals in 2020. Her opponents include James Carr Jr., Robert Colon, Alyssia Rose-Katherine Hammond, Constance (Lov) Johnson, Tobias LaGrone, B. K. Maginnis, Rett Newton (mayor of Beaufort, NC), Marcus Williams, Greg Antoine and Chrelle Booker. 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. Information on where to vote, the candidates, how to vote and more. Whoever wins will replace U.S. Sen. Richard Burr, who is not running for reelection. Can you vote in North Carolina with a criminal record? When inmates get the treatment they need the likelihood of them reoffending when they are released is lower. The former state Supreme Court chief justice. Cunningham is seeking a sixth term in office, versusHenning, who calls herself a conservative constitutionalist. The district covers parts of Huntersville and north Charlotte. Lauren Hoben, another Salisbury attorney, is a Republican challenger for the court. What does Koutoujian consider the key issues in this race? This will include elevating inmate services to an executive level position, treating rehabilitation as an equal partner with safety and security; designing pre-release programming so that inmates about to be released are prepared to return to their communities; implementing internal addiction and mental health treatment programs which are linked to the non-profit, clinical and medical community on the outside so that inmates have a continuum of care after being released; reviving important programs like community work crews and the sheriffs tent, efforts that not only provided inmates with important training and community engagement, but benefitted the communities and non-profits in every corner of Cape Cod. Also a Democrat-leaning district 57% of the voters in its precincts favored Biden in 2020. You have been subscribed to WBUR Today. 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. We will be a community partner by ensuring climate friendly decisions including solar power and electric vehicles. 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. U.S. Rep. Dan Bishop, a Republican who currently represents the 9th District and lives in Mecklenburg County, is now running for the redrawn 8th District. The current approach is not keeping people as safe as they could be. Our efforts were recognized by a clean bill of fiscal health we received from the State Auditors Performance and Compliance Audit in 2019. Must be received by 5 p.m. 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. This is the most-watched state Senate race this year in the county, for the open seat currently held by Jeff Jackson. We will end the agreement between the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office and ICE. Q&A: Rachel Hunt says NC can do better than divisiveness in lieutenant governor, Murdaugh verdict sends a Lowcountry message: No one is above the law | Opinion, Charlotte Waffle House found with live roach, unclean equipment during health inspection, The top-ranked pie in North Carolina doesnt look like pie at all. Incumbents Altman and Cotham are proven public servants who are accountable advocates of Mecklenburgs interests while Mr. Griffin, a former Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board member, has an even longer track record of the same commitment. Whats happening:Campaign season is in full swing and Election Day is today. Robinson retired in January after more than two decades in law enforcement. What are Ogden's top priorities for the office? Why it matters:Today Charlotte voters will select everything from their next U.S. We have recovery coaches with lived experience and correctional counselors who ensure that upon a persons release, the next step of their treatment plan meets them where they are. District 2: Thelma Byers-Bailey (Democratic incumbent), Juanrique Hall (Democrat and coach), Monty Witherspoon (Democrat and reverend) 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. It includes the southern portion of Mecklenburg County and much of Gaston County. Budd has the endorsement of former President Donald Trump, and recently McCrory has honed in on Budds comments praising Vladimir Putins intelligence. We broke down key races to watch this primary election season. We have multi-faceted, evidence-based programming offering a multitude of different paths to long-term recovery. Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners (At-Large) Democrats: Jennifer De La Jara Republicans: Tatyana Thulien Autry is running unopposed for his fourth term in this east Charlotte district. McFadden has received strong criticism from the local Fraternal Order of Police for his job performance and handling of the Mecklenburg jail. District 104: Brandon Lofton (Democratic incumbent) v. Don Pomeroy (Republican) By the numbers: Mecklenburg County has just under 788,000 registered voters, and of that, 42.5% are registered Democrat, 20.6% are registered Republican and 36.2% are registered unaffiliated. Republicans April C. Wood, Curtis Trey Allen and Victoria E. Prince are competing for N.C. Supreme Court Seat 05. Mecklenburg commissioners District 2Vilma Leake is a well-known figure in District 2 and will continue to deliver on essential services and initiatives as its representative. We believe that by excelling in our efforts both behind the walls of the institutions and in the streets of the communities we serve, we are putting the public first and injecting equity into our communities by offering opportunities. ormer homicide detective and reality TV star, an assistant district attorney and in private practice in criminal and civil courts. Courtesy of the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections. District 14: Jeff Jackson (Democrat) v. Pat Harrigan (Republican), District 12:Alma Adams (Democrat) v. Tyler Lee (Republican). 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. At-large: There will be at least one new at-large member on the commission, as Ella Scarborough, who is on medical leave, is not running for reelection. Seat 19:Assistant public defender Belal Elrahal is running against Mecklenburg County magistrateSamantha C. Mobley. I hold degrees from Harvard Universitys Kennedy School of Government (MPA), the New England School of Law (JD), and Bridgewater State University (BS). Updated: 11:51 PM EST March 8, 2022 CHARLOTTE, N.C. Sheriff Garry McFadden presented the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners with his plan to address staffing issues Tuesday. In the 4th District in the Triangle, three Democrats Valerie Foushee, Nida Allam and Clay Aiken are competing in what is the most expensive Democratic primary in the states history. Michael J. Stading is running against Charlton L. Allen in District 11. They entered their dogs in fights and watched them die. because of census delays, will also be held on this day. Barbara Bleiweis: Current chairwoman of the Board of Supervisors. Shes challenged by Clementi. District 3: George Dunlap, Democratic incumbent and the board chair, faces Dianna Benson, Republican and voter registration co-chair of MeckGOP. Heres what to know, In Meck district attorney race, Merriweather talks adjustments, Emry promises deconstruction, Sheriff primary challengers highlight Mecklenburg jail troubles, Research 2022 candidates for Charlotte mayor and City Council, Research 2022 candidates for Mecklenburg County commissioner, Research candidates for Charlotte congressional districts and US Senate. Left, Marquis Robinson, center, and current Charlotte-Mecklenburg County Sheriff,. Greg Hannold; Rowan County Sheriffs Detective and Rowan-Salisbury Schools Board of Education member Travis Allen; and trucking company owner Jack Eller from Woodleaf. He retired from the sheriffs office in January 2022. See interactive map here. And this comes as the County Commission is increasingly vocal about CMS going back to a decision last year to withhold $56 million in funding.