What’s on the ballot for Charlotte.

Donald Brown prioritizes shrinking the federal bureaucracy, abolishing the IRS in favor of a Fair Tax, and advancing gun rights through national constitutional carry. He is an attorney and former Navy JAG officer.

Roy Cooper is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate from North Carolina, with priorities including rebuilding the middle class, affordable healthcare, and defending Medicaid and Social Security. He previously served as governor and attorney general.

Michael Whatley prioritizes economic growth through job creation, education reform, and border security. He is the former chair of the North Carolina GOP and the RNC.

Michele Morrow prioritizes constitutional rights, strong borders, and election integrity while serving as the Executive Director of the National Alliance for Education Reform. She emphasizes quality education and opposing "woke" ideologies.

Justin Dues is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in North Carolina, prioritizing economic issues like a $30/hour minimum wage and universal healthcare. He has a professional background as a Marine Corps veteran and business consultant.

Richard Dansie prioritizes restoring the family, reasserting law and order, and dismantling what he views as a socialist bureaucracy. He is an Army veteran and senior network security engineer.

Elizabeth Temple emphasizes election integrity through voter ID laws, opposes illegal immigration, and supports congressional term limits. She has served as a public school teacher and is a member of the Smithfield Historic Preservation Commission.

Robert Colon prioritizes crime prevention, fair immigration laws, and a peaceful foreign policy while serving as a family caregiver and community volunteer in North Carolina. No endorsements have been reported.

Thomas Johnson prioritizes expanding religious liberty, improving veterans' healthcare accountability, and reducing grocery prices through enhanced cold-chain infrastructure. He is a business consultant and Air Force veteran.

Daryl Farrow prioritizes reproductive rights and healthcare affordability, having served as the Democratic nominee for North Carolina's 3rd Congressional District in 2020. He is a businessman and U.S. Navy veteran.

Marcus Williams prioritizes elevating living standards, improving public education funding, and enhancing court system efficiency. He has extensive legal experience as an attorney and former legal services executive.

Orrick Quick prioritizes limiting government overreach, ensuring due process for all, and providing healthcare access. He is a pastor at New Covenant Church and a motivational speaker.

Alma Adams prioritizes healthcare, housing affordability, and food security, leveraging her experience as a U.S. Representative and former educator. She is known for her leadership on issues relevant to HBCUs and maternal health.

Addul Ali is a Republican Army veteran and media entrepreneur running for the U.S. House in North Carolina's 12th District. He prioritizes public safety, affordability, and education, proposing initiatives like a crime reduction task force and the MAITT Act for technology careers.

Monaca Williamson prioritizes affordable healthcare, economic growth, and equal rights for all North Carolinians. She has over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur and educator.

John Codiga prioritizes equal justice, sound money, and ending the welfare state, drawing on his experience as an Associate Producer in finance at Medalist Capital.

Brad Knott prioritizes securing the southern border, supporting school choice, and cutting federal spending. He is a former federal prosecutor, emphasizing his tough-on-crime stance.

Paul Barringer emphasizes affordable healthcare, fiscal responsibility, and fair immigration policies, drawing from a professional background as a health policy consultant and attorney.

Alexander Nicholi is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House from North Carolina's 13th District. He prioritizes halting deficit-financed corporate subsidies, protecting Social Security, Medicare, and advocating for labor rights. Nicholi has a background as an informatician and software developer, having previously worked in blue-collar jobs.

Siddhanth Sharma prioritizes aggressive immigration enforcement, Second Amendment rights, and cutting federal taxes, bringing experience as an accountant. He also pledges to donate his congressional salary to local GOP causes.

Jeremiah-Frank Pierce is a small-business owner and middle school teacher focused on reproductive freedom, affordable healthcare, equitable education funding, and strong voting rights, running for the U.S. House from North Carolina's 13th District.

Colby Watson prioritizes housing affordability, healthcare as a human right with support for Medicare for All, and raising the federal minimum wage to $17 by 2027. He has experience as a small business owner and federal contractor.

Kevin Clark prioritizes fully funding education, creating affordable housing and healthcare systems, and equitably distributing infrastructure resources. He is a retired U.S. Army Special Forces officer and chair of the Richmond County Democratic Party.

Richard Ojeda focuses on supporting veterans and military families, advocating for better healthcare and education funding, and raising the federal minimum wage. He is a retired U.S. Army major and former West Virginia state senator.

Nigel Bristow prioritizes strengthening democracy and voting rights, expanding affordable healthcare, and supporting working families through increased wages and child care funding. He is a retired NYPD detective and currently serves as the Chief Probation/Parole Officer in North Carolina.

Lent Carr prioritizes democracy reforms, economic justice, and environmental justice while serving as Chancellor at ECEI University and National President of the National Congressional Voting Caucus for Human Rights.

Loren Bibler prioritizes rebuilding the middle class, enshrining healthcare as a constitutional right, and regulating AI to protect jobs. He works as a horticultural specialist at NC State University.

Raygan Angel prioritizes fair maps and democracy, public education funding, and affordable healthcare. A law student, he serves as President of the Student Bar Association and is active in the NC Democratic Party.

Precinda Bjorgen prioritizes community engagement and housing issues while working as a real estate agent with Prudential Carolinas in Denver, North Carolina. No public campaign priorities have been stated.

Kelly VanHorn prioritizes K-12 public education funding, affordable healthcare, and improved transportation infrastructure while currently teaching math and social studies in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

Patricia Cotham prioritizes education investment, transportation infrastructure, and property tax reform, drawing from her experience as a former teacher and six-term state representative.

Rodney Sadler prioritizes fully funding public schools, raising the minimum wage, and expanding healthcare access. He serves as an associate professor and director of the Center for Social Justice at Union Presbyterian Seminary.

Vermanno Bowman is a Democratic candidate for North Carolina House District 106, emphasizing universal healthcare, affordable housing, and aggressive climate action. He has a background as an Army National Guard military police veteran and grassroots organizer.

Carla Cunningham is a Democratic incumbent for the NC House District 106 with over three decades of nursing experience. Her campaign emphasizes comprehensive healthcare, Medicaid expansion, mental health services, and support for vulnerable populations.

Nasif Majeed prioritizes veterans’ benefits, raising the minimum wage, affordable childcare, and equitable education funding. He has served as a state representative since 2019 and previously on the Charlotte City Council.

Veleria Levy is a Democratic health policy advocate and Executive Director of the North Carolina AIDS Action Network. She prioritizes protecting trans youth, reproductive freedom, and expanding access to care, including HIV prevention resources.

Tucker Neal is a Democratic candidate for the North Carolina House of Representatives in District 99, focusing on housing affordability and public education funding. He is a college student challenging the incumbent in the Democratic primary.

Michael Byrne emphasizes judicial experience, conservative judicial philosophy, and fairness in due process as he runs for the North Carolina Appeals Court Judge. He serves as an Administrative Law Judge, previously representing law enforcement.

Matthew Smith is a Republican superior court judge with over 18 years of trial experience, running for North Carolina Court of Appeals Judge - Seat 1 in 2026. His campaign emphasizes conservative judicial principles, but specific policy priorities are not detailed in available materials.

Christine Walczyk prioritizes protecting constitutional rights, judicial independence, and equal access to justice. She has served as a District Court Judge in Wake County since 2007 and co-owned a law firm.

James Whalen prioritizes protecting fundamental rights, fair elections, and fully funded public schools. He is an appellate attorney at Brooks Pierce LLP with prior experience at the NC Department of Justice.

Habekah Cannon is a Democratic candidate for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 26 Seat 18. She prioritizes fairness, access to justice, and courtroom efficiency while serving as managing attorney of an abolitionist law firm. Cannon has been endorsed by the Black Political Caucus of Charlotte-Mecklenburg and the People’s Law Collective.

Cecilia Oseguera prioritizes fairness, impartiality, and efficient case management as the incumbent North Carolina District Court Judge for District 26, Seat 18, after 17 years as an Assistant Federal Public Defender.

John Guise is a Democratic candidate for North Carolina Superior Court Judge in District 26C, emphasizing courtroom experience along with a commitment to fairness and the rule of law. He has over 35 years of legal experience, currently serving as in-house counsel for the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office.

Caleb Newman is a Democratic candidate for North Carolina Superior Court Judge in District 26C, emphasizing fairness, integrity, and compassion in his judicial approach. He currently serves as a senior Assistant District Attorney, having previously worked as a federal public defender.

Arthur Griffin prioritizes upward mobility, affordable housing, and health equity, serving as an At-Large Commissioner on the Mecklenburg County Board. He previously chaired the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education.

Leigh Altman prioritizes economic empowerment, public transit, and community safety. She serves as Vice Chair and At-Large Commissioner of Mecklenburg County, with a background as a public-interest attorney.

Jalonda Dunlap prioritizes equitable public transit, mental health infrastructure, and workforce development. She is a former CATS bus operator and serves as State Recording Secretary for UE150 North Carolina Public Service Workers Union.

Toni Emehel prioritizes academic excellence, honest communication, and strong teacher retention policies while serving as co-founder of a consulting firm. She emphasizes community engagement and scrutinizes corporate influence in governance.

Benita Townsend-Ingram is an incumbent at-large commissioner for Mecklenburg County, prioritizing improved communication of county services, mental wellness support, food security, and assistance for minority and small businesses. She currently serves as Director of Foundation Relations at Johnson C. Smith University, focusing on grant writing and community engagement.

Olivia Scott prioritizes policy initiatives for the Mecklenburg County Commission, emphasizing community governance. Currently a candidate for the commission, no specific policy priorities are listed in available materials.

Sharif Hannan prioritizes budget accountability, government transparency, and support for affordable housing and public health. He is a former assistant district attorney specializing in major fraud cases and runs a law firm focused on real estate.

Heather Morrow is a Democratic candidate for the Mecklenburg County Commission At-Large, focusing on police accountability, immigration enforcement, and affordable housing. She works as a bus driver and is an activist involved in local protests.

Felicia Thompkins prioritizes healthcare access, senior affordability, youth support, and transit access. She brings experience as a talent acquisition consultant at UNC Charlotte.

Leslie Allen prioritizes policy issues not specified in available materials while running for the Mecklenburg County Commission - At Large. She is affiliated with the Democratic Party.

Morris McAdoo is running for Mecklenburg County Commission - District 1. Policy priorities not specified in available materials. He is affiliated with no political party.

Adam Pasiak prioritizes education, environmental stewardship, and affordable housing as a Democratic candidate for the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 1. He has extensive civic experience, including roles on transit and parks advisory councils.

Jessica Finkel prioritizes affordable housing, mental health, and accessible public transit, drawing on her experience with Thrive North Carolina Action and the Sunrise Movement Charlotte. No notable endorsements are listed.

Monifa Drayton prioritizes the protection of historic neighborhoods, access to affordable housing and health care, and environmental resilience. She serves as the Chair of the Mecklenburg County ABC Board and is CEO of Drayton Leadership Group.

Vilma Leake prioritizes affordable housing, strong social services, and education accountability, leveraging her experience as a commissioner since 2008 and former educator.

George Dunlap prioritizes affordable housing, education and workforce preparation, health and human services, and economic development. He has served as a District 3 Commissioner since 2008, emphasizing collaborative governance.

Phil Carey prioritizes reopening juvenile justice facilities and increasing school-based counseling while serving on the Mecklenburg County Board of Equalization and Review. He also operates a property management business.

Garry McFadden prioritizes community safety and police accountability while serving as the Mecklenburg County Sheriff. He is endorsed by the Black Political Caucus of Charlotte-Mecklenburg.

Ricky Robbins is running for Mecklenburg County Sheriff, focusing on law enforcement. Currently, he serves as the Sheriff and emphasizes adherence to local, state, and federal laws.

Rodney Collins prioritizes public safety, rehabilitation, and community collaboration, drawing on his experience as a retired Chief Deputy of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office and military policeman.

Antwain Nance prioritizes safer communities, restoring public trust, and jail reform, leveraging his experience as a former detention officer and current union representative at American Airlines.