As we gear up for the upcoming 2025 Municipal Elections, the LGBTQ+ Democrats of Mecklenburg County are excited to announce the results of their 2025 scorecard.
This year they received a record 53 responses from 56 Democratic candidates running for office across Mecklenburg County.
After a thorough review the organization has identified 24 candidates running for office in every city and town in Mecklenburg county.
What makes the candidate viable?
Knowing they will be allies and advocates for our community if elected and that they will stand up to Republican attacks against our community.
Here’s a list of candidates deemed as excellent for the 2025 scorecard. Keep in mind early voting for the Charlotte primary starts August 21; and the primary election is held September 9. Early voting for the general election starts October 16, with the general election to be held November 4.
CHARLOTTE MAYOR
Vi Lyles
CITY COUNCIL AT LARGE CANDIDATES
Dimple Ajmera
James Mitchell
Lawana Mayfield
Namrata Yadav
CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES BY DISTRICT
Danté Anderson, District 1
Joi Mayo, District 3
Will Russell, District 4
Juan Diego “JD” Mazuera Arias, District 5
Marjorie Molina, District 5
Kimberly Owens, District 6
SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES BY DISTRICT
Melissa Easley, District 1
Dee Rankin, District 3
Stephanie Sneed, District 4
Cynthia Stone, District 5
Anna London, District 6
ADDITIONAL MECKLENBURG COUNTY TOWN ELECTIONS
Offices of Mayor
Kenny Campbell, Cornelius
Rusty Knox, Davidson
Christy Clark, Huntersville
Amelia Stinson-Wesley, Pineville
Offices of Commissioner
Autumn Rierson Michael, Davidson
Scott Coronet, Huntersville
Brian Hacker, Matthews
Patrick O’Brien, Mint Hill
If you’d like to socialize and network with fellow LGBTQ+ Democrats and candidates, don’t miss out on the following social events coming up around Mecklenburg County.
Upcoming Scorecard Social Events
CLT Clack the Vote/Non-Partisan Candidate Fair: August 13, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm at Goodwill Opportunity Campus, 5301 Wilkinson Blvd. in Charlotte.
Charlotte Scorecard Social: August 20, 7-9 pm at Petty Thieves Brewery, 413 Dalton Avenue, Suite B in Charlotte.
Board of Education Scorecard Social: September 4, 6-8 pm at LGBTQ+ Chamber, 2838 Queen City Drive in Charlotte.
North Meck Scorecard Social: September 17, 7-9 pm at Brooklyn South at 19400 Jetton Road, # 201 in Cornelius.
South Meck Scorecard Social: October 1st, 7-9 pm at Empire Pizza at 7024 Brighton Park Drive, in Charlotte.