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Charlotte Mayoral Election

Election Date:November 2, 2027Register by:October 13, 2027
Current holder:Vi Lyles(Democratic)

The Charlotte Mayoral Election of 2027 will determine the mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina, the state's largest city. The election is nonpartisan in practice, though candidates may affiliate with political parties, and the winner will serve a four-year term beginning in December 2027.

About This Race

The Charlotte Mayoral Election of 2027 will determine the mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina, the state's largest city. The election is nonpartisan in practice, though candidates may affiliate with political parties, and the winner will serve a four-year term beginning in December 2027.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 2, 2027
Registration Deadline
October 13, 2027
Early Voting Starts
October 25, 2027
Early Voting Ends
November 1, 2027

How to Vote

To vote in the Charlotte Mayoral Election, registered voters must present a valid photo ID at their assigned polling place on Election Day, November 2, 2027. Voters can register online via the North Carolina State Board of Elections website, by mail, or in person at county board of elections offices, with the registration deadline set for October 13, 2027. Early voting is available from October 25 to November 1, 2027, at designated sites across Mecklenburg County.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Vi Lyles

Mayor of Charlotte

Biography

Vi Lyles is the incumbent mayor of Charlotte, first elected in 2017 and re-elected in 2021. A former city budget director and longtime public servant, she is seeking a third term to continue her work on affordable housing, public safety, and economic inclusion.

Campaign Website
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Republican

Bradley Thomas

Mayor of Charlotte

Biography

Bradley Thomas is a Charlotte-based small business owner and former city planning commissioner running on a platform of fiscal responsibility, public safety reform, and smart growth. He is challenging Mayor Vi Lyles in the 2027 election as a political newcomer to elected office.

Campaign Website
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Massachusetts gubernatorial election, 2026

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