District 14: Jeff Jackson (Democrat) v. Pat Harrigan (Republican), District 12:Alma Adams (Democrat) v. Tyler Lee (Republican). 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. Thank you! Those races will be settled in Tuesdays Democratic primary. Dozens of Charlotte candidates competing in 24 local races during May primary. Shes challenged by Clementi. Robinson said he would create a Sex Trafficking Unit that will work alongside local and federal law enforcement agencies. The FOP said it will be endorsing a candidate in the coming weeks, but it has not voted on who yet. Did not provide answers to WBUR's voter questionnaire. About Peter J. Koutoujian: Im the current sheriff as well as a former public defender, prosecutor and legislator. Sease and Eddinger are joined by incumbent Republicans Beth Dixon and James Randolph. Investing in correction, treatment and rehabilitation is the only approach that will truly make our community stronger and everyone safer. (Democrat and former Charlotte City Council member) is running unopposed. District 4: Democratic incumbent Mark Jerrell versus Ray Fuentes, Republican and environmental compliance manager for Coca-Cola Consolidated. Here's a look at who has filed for select races that will appear on Mecklenburg County ballots: NC Senate District 40 Republican: Bobbie Shields NC Senate District 41 Now two NC men face prison. The Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office continues to work diligently during the global pandemic to serve the community as well as transport residents inside of our facilities safely. Thats doubled this year to 42,122. The Mecklenburg Sheriff primaries will take place on May 17th. District 6: Three Democrats are trying to unseat incumbent Republican Tariq Bokhari in southeast Charlotte: United Methodist clergy person Stephanie Hand, finance executive Rob Hillman and Nancy Wiggins, president of a commercial real estate brokerage. The district covers south Charlotte and Steel Creek. Although Im unopposed this election, I encourage everyone to get out and vote on Nov. 8. because of census delays, will also be held on this day. 1 priority will be to motivate and encourage staff. N.C. House of Representatives Maps for Mecklenburg 2022. Attrition in personnel means fewer people available to keep facilities safe for the incarcerated and officers alike. All arrest/warrant inquiries can be submitted to the Public Information Office
[email protected] and will be processed as soon as data is available or Individuals can call Arrest Processing to look up and verify warrants until the online system is restored, 980-314-5100. District 107: Kelly Alexander Jr. (Democratic incumbent) v. Mark Alan Cook (Republican) State Rep. Belk is seeking reelection for a district that includes south and west Charlotte near the airport. He retired from the sheriffs office in January 2022. Left, Marquis Robinson, center, and current Charlotte-Mecklenburg County Sheriff,. District 98: John Bradford III (Republican incumbent) v. Christy Clark (Democrat) Brad Potts, a Republican, formally added his name to the crowded Rowan County Sheriffs race. What does Ogden consider the key issues in this race? Oh, and of note: the at-large city council race is easily one of the more interesting local political races in years. Robinson retired in January after more than two decades in law enforcement. Barbara Bleiweis: Current chairwoman of the Board of Supervisors. The four declared candidates are Mike Caskey, a county commissioner, Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer and national guardsman; Tommie Cato, a retired state trooper and Marine Corps veteran. Margaret Marshall, who is not seeking reelection, is unaffiliated. 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. 2022 Election --- Office of Sheriff Updated: 01/09/2023 3:37pm SHERIFF PRIMARY ELECTION POTENTIAL 2ND PRIMARY GENERAL ELECTION SHERIFF Cabarrus Sheriff Van Shaw (R) Sheriff Van Shaw (R) Caldwell Sheriff Alan C. Jones (R) Sheriff Alan C. Jones (R) Camden Sheriff Kevin Jones (R) Sheriff Kevin Jones (R) Carteret Sheriff Asa B. Buck, III (R) Sheriff Asa B. Buck, III (R) It's up to voters to use their best judgment in the spirit of accountability to ourselves and neighbors to consider the best candidates to represent us. Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, held general elections for district attorney, sheriff, county commissioners, soil and water district board, clerk of superior court, district court judges, and superior court judges on November 8, 2022. A few have primary contests. N.C. House maps for Mecklenburg in 2022. Cunningham is seeking a sixth term in office, versusHenning, who calls herself a conservative constitutionalist. The district covers parts of Huntersville and north Charlotte. Chief Judge on the North Carolina Court of Appeals. But we do know now that at least for 2022, Mecklenburg will be divided into two districts: the 12th and the 14th. 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. Mecklenburg County has six state senate districts (see printable map, and interactive map for street-level detail). The district includes southwest Charlotte. She says she was fired because of at will doctrine on McFaddens orders in 2018 just before he was sworn in. A member of the executive leadership team, she was involved in all aspects of the sheriffs office operations. We will ensure gender equality so that female inmates have the same access to treatment and programming as males, and we will institute specific programming for veterans, recognizing that those who have served and were once prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice for our nation face unique challenges. is the frontrunner here. We broke down key races to watch this primary election season. We will continue to look at the "root causes" of crime and what factors play a role with those involved in the justice system. District 105: Wesley Harris (Democratic incumbent) v. Joshua Niday (Republican) Jim Hunt, faces cardiologistRusso. I am a . State Rep. Brown is running for his second term against Robinson for the district that covers Steele Creek and south Charlotte. It will include all of Rowan, Davidson, Stanly, Montgomery, Union and Anson counties and parts of Cabarrus and Richmond counties. As sheriff, I am committed to continued progress. Mecklenburg Elections Director Michael Dickerson thinks it may be the latter. 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.. Find your Election Day polling place using this link. We were unable to subscribe you to WBUR Today. Two Democrats running to unseat their former boss and a member of their own party in the Mecklenburg County Sheriffs race say their chief concern is the recent exodus of jail employees. General Counsel for the N.C. What are Hodgson's top priorities for the office? We will commit in writing to support local police departments by agreeing to house arrestees pre-arraignment. 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. On The Ballot for Charlotte-Mecklenburg in 2022. Join the 119,452 smart Charlotteans that receive our daily newsletter. Republicans: Business owner Jonathan Simpson,who says his partys been plagued by divisive rhetoric, immature leadership and an indelible political class; and Pat Harrigan, a combat veteran and Hickory resident who owns a firearms manufacturing company. And like many races, this will be pretty much decided Tuesday. 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. Find more information about each list type below. About Kevin F. Coppinger:Coppinger was first elected Essex County Sheriff in November 2016 after having served the city of Lynn as a police officer for 32 years, serving the last seven years as chief of police. We will continue to provide new vocational training programs that build upon some of the highly desirable skills currently being taught in areas ranging from our arborist program to advance manufacturing. 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. See interactive map here. First, to increase the general public safety of the people of Bristol County. On Saturday, Democrat Scott Huffman announced a bid for the 8th District as well. Sept. 9: Absentee ballots mailed out for the general election. TheMecklenburg Sheriff primaries will take place on May 17th. Must be received by 5 p.m. U.S. Rep. Ted Budd is leading former Gov. 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 Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden held on to his seat Tuesday, receiving 51% of the vote in the Democratic primary. Of note: Absentee ballots will be counted if they are postmarked by Election Day. 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. County Commission districts. Holding both master's and bachelor's degrees in criminal justice, Coppinger is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. In addition to the basic responsibilities of operating safe and secure facilities for all who work, visit or reside there, today's focus also includes enhanced inmate treatment, rehabilitation and re-entry services based on evidenced-based practices, including a variety of programming opportunities according to need. City Council District 5Among five candidates running in the Democratic primary, Marjorie Molina, a longtime activist and volunteer with community groups such as the Equitable Development Commission, is our choice. While Im immensely proud of these programs, I also believe that you shouldnt have to come to jail to get good treatment. As voters, we are on the hook for electing representatives and holding them accountable. 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. State Sen. Marcus is fighting for a third term against challenger Leone. 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. District 106: Carla Cunningham (Democratic incumbent) v. Karen Henning (Republican) That is true public safety. Democratic candidates Roy H. Wiggins and David H. Strickland are competing for N.C. Superior Court Judge 26D. District 2:Incumbent Malcolm Graham faces challengers Kendrick Cunningham, an activist, and Seversville neighborhood advocate Amar Johnson in the Democratic primary for the district covering much of west Charlotte. Also, for everyone who has gripes about the way the state legislature is run, this is your time to vote to change it. Nov. 5: Early voting ends. Incumbent Garry McFadden won election in the general election for Mecklenburg County Sheriff on November 8, 2022. What are Heroux's top priorities for the office?1) I want to make sure that inmates are participating in programs that will reduce recidivism. Its raised concern with state agencies whove determined more needs to be done to either reduce the incarcerated population or add personnel. Oct. 20-Nov. 5: Early voting for the general election. candidates in the 2022 district attorney races, in their own words. District 3: Gregory Dee Rankin (Democrat and member of CMS Equity Committee) versus Steven Rushing (Democrat) 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. 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. There are things currently done that dont have anything to do with running a jail. Hes also been a District Court judge, and he currently serves as a JAG officer in the Air Force. City Council District 3We recommend Victoria Watlington to continue as representative of sprawling District 3, which has undergone tremendous change in recent years. Hes been a champion of Charlottes westside communities for decades and as the area transitions, his insight and connectivity are assets. 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. Charlotte Agenda is now Axios Charlotte -. We need to make sure there is enough reoffending-reducing programming for inmates and make sure the programs work, doing more of what works and reforming what doesn't. The idea is for officers and the trainees they usher into the hiring process to develop mentoring relationships. What does Coppinger consider the key issues in this race? There are no Republicans in the race. This is Puckett's fourth time as a mayoral. "Re-Entry starts day one" is a term we embrace and that will remain one of our driving factors. This program gives officers a feeling they have input into the recruiting process and a stake in growing the department's numbers. Crowded Democratic primary for voters in Mint Hill and parts of east Charlotte. Shields, an engineer and former Mecklenburg County manager, is running against her. Mecklenburg County will have 25 early voting sites. I continue to commit myself to building community-based care options for individuals suffering from behavioral health issues, and more opportunities for diversion from the criminal justice system. District 112: Tricia Cotham (Democrat) v. Tony Long (Republican) Charlotte City Council at-largeWe believe the foursome of Dimple Ajmera, Larken Egleston, James Mitchell and Braxton Winston is the most capable and accountable representatives for a city facing challenges from public safety to economic inequity. She said that leadership now is unresponsive and unreceptive to the needs of staff. 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. There is no Republican candidate in the race. So we have to motivate our staff so they stop leaving.. . Thanks to a delay in receiving 2020 Census data followed by a court challenge to new North Carolina congressional maps, we've seen election deadlines and voting dates pushed back . There are six Democrats for three at-large seats. 2022 Election 2017 To Now; . That new district includes half of Mecklenburg County and most of Gaston County. Courtesy of the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections. District 4: Incumbent Renee Perkins Johnson faces nonprofit founder Cedric Dean, and Darlene Heater, former head of University City Partners, in the Democratic primary for this northern Charlotte district. 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. 90.3 Hickory 106.1 Laurinburg. 2022 Election Season; 2024 Election Season; Candidates; Contributors; Committees; Payees; Lobbying; Search. This is not currently going on. Go deeper: A rematch, Wordle scores and the real issues in a moderate Mecklenburg County districts race. 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. Here are his plans. From October 22, 2022, to January 31, 2023, we have received 4,933 releases for approximately 110 days of releases from Veterans Affairs (VA). Paid for by American Civil Liberties Union, Inc. and not authorized by any candidate or candidate's agent or committee. District 6:Strain (Republican incumbent), Summer Nunn (Democrat, marketing executive and CMS parent), Michael Watson (Democrat and CMS parent). Im also a lifelong Waltham resident along with my wife and three children. Unaffiliated voters just became the largest group of registered voters in the state. Charlotte Agenda is now Axios Charlotte -. Her opponent is Peacock, a former army officer. H.E.L.P. What does Buckley consider the key issues in this race? A second primary would be held if no candidate has the total necessary to become the nominee. Mitchell also only recently filed more than two years of missing campaign finance reports. But in terms of fundraising and name recognition, it's really a four-person race. Tactical Response Unit (TRU) This is the most-watched state Senate race this year in the county, for the open seat currently held by Jeff Jackson. Former U.S. Representative Mark Walker was the first major candidate to announce his candidacy, on December 1, 2020. 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. Robert Luna, the former Long Beach police chief, is running against incumbent Alex Villanueva. That means shared accountability. Democrats: Rep. Alma Adams is running for reelection here in a district that now covers the northern portion of Mecklenburg County and some of Cabarrus County. 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. She deserves re-election. District 5 is open because representative Matt Newton is running for district court judge. What does Cocchi consider the key issues in this race? This is another nonpartisan race where voters can choose two of the following candidates: Go deeper: Everything you should know about Mecklenburg Countys most overlooked race, NC Supreme Court Associate Justice seat 3, NC Supreme Court Associate Justice seat 5, Mecklenburg County Clerk of Superior Court. You must be in line to vote by 7:30pm. Black Political Caucus of Charlotte Mecklenburg North Carolina Committee $210,063 Total Contributions. Gena Hicks and Marquis Robinson say McFaddens mismanaged the detention centers. Hes also served as an assistant district attorney in Rowan County and a senior associate attorney with. With several council members not running for reelection, including mayor pro tem Julie Eiselt, there will be at least a few new faces on council next term. See interactive map here. They will not be counted if they arrive after 5pm on the Friday following the election. Also on Friday, former Republican Gov. Filing continues until noon March 4. No Republican filed to run for office, so the winner of the Democratic primary will be seated as sheriff. Our staff at the jail are leaving at high numbers, Robinson said. However, for those that have already experienced incarceration, my job is to start their reentry journey on day one. Republicans: Andrew Huffman, former Salisbury city council candidate Nalini Joseph and real estate investor Tyler Lee. Nov. 8: Election Day. In a follow-up email to the Observer, Robinson clarified that the unit was staffed by two deputies per shift.