2011 General Election Voter Guide
Mecklenburg LGBT Political Action Committee (MeckPAC) is pleased to announce the organization’s endorsements for the following local races that will appear on the November 8th General Election ballot (Early Voting begins October 20 – go to www.meckboe.org to find times and locations for Early Voting).
MeckPAC’s endorsements are based on candidates’ responses to LGBT-specific questionnaires (questionnaires were provided to all candidates), on interviews when applicable, and on any public record the candidate may have on LGBT equality issues. If you are interested in viewing the candidates’ responses to the questionnaires, please Contact Us
MeckPAC endorses the following candidates based on their support for LGBT equality (names appear exactly as they will appear on ballot):
Charlotte Mayor
Anthony Foxx – Democrat (i)
Charlotte City Council – At Large (you may vote for FOUR)
Patrick D. Cannon – Democrat (i)
Claire Fallon - Democrat
David Howard – Democrat (i)
Edwin B. Peacock III – Republican (i)
Beth Pickering - Democrat
Alexander G. Vuchnich – Libertarian
Charlotte City Council – District 1
Patsy Kinsey – Democrat (i)
Charlotte City Council – District 2
No endorsement in this district
Charlotte City Council – District 3
LaWana Mayfield – Democrat
Charlotte City Council – District 4
No endorsement in this district
Charlotte City Council – District 5
John Autry – Democrat
Charlotte City Council – District 6
No endorsement in this district
Charlotte City Council – District 7
No endorsement in this district
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education – At Large ( non-partisan race – you may vote for THREE)
Elyse Dashew
Lisa Hundley – recently withdrew from race due to health issues
Keith Hurley
Aaron J. Pomis
Darrin L. Rankin
Lloyd Scher
Jeff Wise
(i) – Incumbent
MeckPAC is a nonpartisan / nonprofit organization. MeckPAC’s endorsement of candidates does not take into account where a candidate may stand on issues other than those directly related to LGBT equality.
Polling Locations
To find the polling place where you vote, go to: www.sboe.state.nc.us, then click on “Voting in N.C.”, then click on “View Your Polling Place”, then enter and verify your street address.
Note: Some polling locations were changed early this year. You should have received a new voter registration card indicating the new location if your polling location changed.
Finding your City Council District
To find which City Council district you live in, go to: www.meckboe.org , then click on “Voter Information”, then click on “View My Districts”, then enter your street address, then verify the street address by clicking on it
Early Voting
For a complete election schedule, including information on Early Voting, go to www.meckboe.org and click on the Early Voting link and the 2011 Election Schedule link.