Voters in Charlotte, North Carolina, have reelected Democratic Mayor Vi Lyles after safety concerns in the city increased following a recent stabbing on a commuter train.

Many voters say they are concerned about too-rapid development in major cities as they cast votes in council races across NC in 2025.

Elections in Cary, Durham, Fayetteville and beyond will determine local leaders. Here’s what you need to know about voting rules and how to find information on the candidates.

What did voters say in this off-year election where some key local races and the transit referendum were on the ballot? What will those decisions mean for the area’s future? Republican spending in local races was up.

View your personal sample ballot before you head to the polls by visiting the site below. Make sure to enter your first and last name to locate your voter record and then scroll down to the “Your Sample Ballot” section. How did you vote in the last election? Check here to see your voting record with the North Carolina State Board of Elections.

Just 1 of the 22 candidates endorsed by the Wake County Republican Party won in the 2025 elections, as Democrats broke modern records for voter turnout and ousted GOP mayors in multiple Raleigh suburbs.

Voters in Forsyth County are deciding on a number of races, including some mayoral and city council seats. Results for elections are expected after polls close at 7:30 p.m. on Election Night. Check back here for the latest updates.

Municipal elections took place in cities and towns across Western North Carolina on Tuesday. In some places, voters elected a new mayor and town council members. In others, they returned incumbents to office.