Elections 2009 »

'Three times the work' nets write-in victory for Stokes in Stallings
MONROE — Was he confident he would win? “No, no, no, not at all.” As Union County’s only write-in candidate to win a seat this election, Harry Stokes will represent Stallings District 1 after d...
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Recounts sought in Weddington, Marvin
MONROE — Votes from two municipal elections will be recounted. Incumbent Weddington District 1 Councilwoman L.A. Smith lost to Werner Thomisser by only three votes and filed a request for a reco...
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Five seeking three seats on Waxhaw board
WAXHAW — Five candidates are vying for three vacant seats for on the Waxhaw Board of Commissioners. Commissioners Joyce Blythe and Max Walker are up for re-election. Commissioner Sylvester McMan...
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Stallings candidate forum set
The League of Women Voters will have a candidate forum on Thursday, giving residents a chance to ask their burning questions. There are four people in the race for mayor and nine hoping to win one...
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Council race draws a crowd
MONROE — Nine people are vying for three Monroe City Council seats, matching the most choice Monroe voters have had in a generation. This year would have marked a record as 10 candidates filed, ...
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