CHARLOTTE, NC — Voters will head back to the polls in Charlotte next month to choose a
Democratic candidate for mayor. The runoff election is set for October 6.
Former County Commissioner Jennifer Roberts received more than 35 percent of votes. Current Mayor Dan Clodfelter received 25 percent.
Some analysts say low voter turnout may have hurt Democrats, who had a record 12 candidates on the ballot. Less than 44,000 people voted Tuesday.
Roberts and Clodfelter are both looking forward to the election.
“I will continue to be reaching out to voters, you know, by phone, in-person, at their doorsteps, and continue to talk about how good schools and good jobs are connected, and how we need to continue to spread opportunity to every corner of our city,” said Roberts.
“Talking policy is very different from translating policy into concrete action,” said Mayor Clodfelter. “And that’s where I think my record stands out. I have a proven track record of being able to deliver concrete solutions that actually make those policies real in people’s lives.”
Edwin Peacock is the Republican nominee in the Mayor’s race, easily defeating challenger Scott Stone on Tuesday. Peacock stopped by the WCCB Charlotte studios Wednesday morning to talk about his vision for Charlotte and where he thinks the city’s focus should be. You can see his entire interview here.
