} The 2023 Virginia Senate election is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, concurrently with elections for the Virginia House of Delegates, to elect senators to all 40 seats in the Senate of Virginia for the 163rd and 164th Virginia Assembly. width: 90%; $('#candidate-connection-twitter-122421').on('click', () => { ga('send', 'event', 'surveycta', 'surveycta-click-twitter'); }); When not working or combating bad ideas, Hoyt also leisurely studies economics, history, and law. We've had over 1,200 COVID positive cases inside our detention center, over 1,200. What is your plan to handle the backlog of cases delayed by the pandemic? .widget-row.Democratic { Every county commissioner besides at-large representative Ella Scarborough is running for reelection. In-person early voting begins Oct. 20. How do you intend to improve conditions for inmates and workers? He assumed office on December 4, 2018. Who else received support. The results have been certified. Go here for more information about requesting a mail-in ballot to vote absentee. position: relative; .votebox { CHARLOTTE, N.C. Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden is known for his direct, "sugar-free talk" and, he recently let county commissioners know his deputies are working in outdated, cramped facilities. "Mecklenburg County Detention Center, as I call it, is a great place and we give great care to our staff and our residents. We have advocated for those offenders with gun crime histories, who reoffend, to be held in pretrial custody without bond pending trial. Charlotte teachers endorse 2 of 4 CMS school board incumbents. $(".collapse-all").on('click', () => { Should 287(g) be reimplemented in Mecklenburg County? I will see the effort to bring a full-fledged Family Justice Center to Mecklenburg Countyto meet the many trauma needs of victim-survivors and there families under one roofbrought from development to completion.
. Source. Cheri Beasley | Shannon W. Bray | Ted Budd (Did not respond) | Matthew Hoh. text-align: center; font-weight: 300; Nov 08, 2022. 2022 Election 2017 To Now; 2018 Election Season; 2020 Election Season; 2022 Election Season; 2024 Election Season; . display: inline-block; CHARLOTTE, N.C. Aujiena Gina Hicks, a 29-year law enforcement professional, has announced her intention to run for 46th Sheriff of Mecklenburg County. display: inline-block; margin: 0; Live Results: Mecklenburg County WFAE Published November 8, 2022 at 3:56 PM EST Offices on the ballot include Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Hicks is the first African American woman to seek election for this office. left: 0; } I am passionate about serving others and keeping our communities safe. } My platform consists of four main pillars: 1) holding the police accountable when they break the law, 2) ending the mass incarceration policies at the DAs office, 3) promoting racial and restorative justice, and 4) never seeking the death penalty. Democratic primary election Democratic primary for Mecklenburg County Sheriff Incumbent Garry McFadden defeated Aujiena Hicks and Marquis D. Robinson in the Democratic primary for Mecklenburg County Sheriff on May 17, 2022. When he responded to the scene, his cruiser was struck by another motorist travelling at a rate of approximately 90 MPH. .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { width: 43%; Hes brought in security guards from an outside company to help ease staffing gaps and created another team to do searches and deal with violent inmates. The countdown is on for incumbent Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva and former Long Beach Police Chief Robert Luna, as voting polls are now closed and election results begin to pour in. }, 100); This will be a team effort and can be achieved by screening individuals considered to be high risk offenders and by collaborating with city council, county commissioners, and local community organizations to tailor and identify proper programs and resources for these individuals. He eased restrictions in the Disciplinary Detention Unit, which is similar to solitary confinement, to allow inmates to keep commissary items and make phone calls and disbanded units to search for weapons and control violent inmates. Hicks says It is safe to say that the once noted level of service, security and professionalism held and given by The Mecklenburg County Sheriffs Office and its principles has been compromised severely and significantly, making it not only unsafe for all but a hazard to our community.. January 8, 2022 Samantha Gilstrap 2/2 1/2 2/2 1/2 CHARLOTTE, N.C. Aujiena "Gina" Hicks, a 29-year law enforcement professional, has announced her intention to run for 46th Sheriff of Mecklenburg County. padding-top: 8px; We will continue to partner with such groups and organizations like PRN, Charlotte Works, Charlotte Area Fund, The Next Great Fifth and Freedom Ministries to assist us with our returning citizens in re-establishing themselves in our community. .large-date { text-align: center; margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;} background-color: #f9f9f9; Under my leadership, my office has redoubled our efforts to hold those who commit crimes with firearms accountable. Filing for the May 2022 primary in North Carolina closed on Friday, solidifying the long list of candidates who are running for everything from City Council to the U.S. Senate. .contact_office { margin-top: 0.3em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} At the Mecklenburg County Sheriffs Office, Hicks has served the community and residents incarcerated for 18 years. Next Election. What it means for Charlotte voters, Patrick Cannon, ex-Charlotte mayor who took bribes, running for City Council, Q&A: Rachel Hunt says NC can do better than divisiveness in lieutenant governor, Murdaugh verdict sends a Lowcountry message: No one is above the law | Opinion, Mail carrier cant believe his eyes after seeing NC lottery win. This story was originally published October 16, 2022, 6:00 AM. margin-bottom: 0; display: block; We have created several new programs and polices to help reduce recidivism such as the Behavioral Health Unit, IN2ME, Peace 4 Poverty, (R)IGNITE, Highway Construction, Digital Literacy Program and In-house Job Fairs. .clearfix { This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. Find your N.C. House district by clicking here. What is your occupation? A significant portion of the backlog contains cases that dont threaten public safety and arent in the interest of justice. Primary election season is underway in Mecklenburg County, and in assembling our endorsements, we're reminded that in a climate of political sniping and cynicism, voters ultimately determine the kind of government we live with. Hicks was a strong challenger with several key endorsements, including the Fraternal Order of Police. .results_row.winner { background-color: #db0000; Id also advocate the creation of a regional training facility. Click here to sign up for the daily Wake Up Charlotte newsletter, Both challengers said McFadden was responsible for high staff turnover at the Mecklenburg County Detention Center, whileMcFadden blamed staffing shortages on the "Great Resignation. Jim Hunt announced her candidacy Wednesday. An audit found San Diego jails had a higher death rate than any of the other large counties in the state between 2006 and . font-size: 2em; font-size: 16px; Such illegal possessed guns are the same stolen and unregistered firearms that regularly end up in our kids schools. Mecklenburg County will have 25 early voting sites. According to the former deputy and his co-workers, he was well-respected, generous to colleagues and superiors, without any disciplinary infractions, and was also recovering from an injury sustained while on-duty when responding to a vehicle collision involving another RCSO deputy back in August of 2020. Identifying and understanding the criminogenic needs of an individual is essential to providing both programming and resources needed to assist in reducing recidivism for that individual. U.S. Senate: Cheri Beasley (D), Constance (Lov) Johnson (D), Rett Newton (D), Chrelle Booker (D), Greg Antoine (D), Alyssia Rose-Katherine Hammond (D), Tobias LaGrone (D), Marcus W. Williams (D), James L. Carr, Jr. (D), B. K. Maginnis (D), Robert Colon (D), Shannon W. Bray (LIB), Pat McCrory (R), Mark Walker (R), Ted Budd (R), Marjorie K. Eastman (R), Jen Banwart (R), Lee A. Brian (R), Benjamin E. Griffiths (R), Charles Kenneth Moss (R), Lichia Sibhatu (R), Drew Bulecza (R), Leonard L. Bryant (R), Kenneth Harper, Jr. (R), David Flaherty (R), Debora Tshiovo (R), U.S. House District 12: Alma S. Adams (D), John Sharkey (D), Nalini Joseph (R), Andrew Huffman (R), Tyler Lee (R), U.S. House District 14: Jeff Jackson (D), Ram Mammadov (D), Jonathan Simpson (R), Pat Harrigan (R), City of Charlotte Mayor: Lucille Puckett (D), Tigress Sydney Acute McDaneil (D), Vi Alexander Lyles (D), Tae McKenzie (D), Stephanie de Sarachaga-Bilbao (R), Mohamed Moustafa (R), Charlotte City Council At-Large, vote for four: LaWana Slack-Mayfield (D), Dimple Ajmera (D), Larken Egleston (D), Patrick Cannon (D), Braxton Winston (D), James (Smuggie) Mitchell (D), David Merrill (R), Kyle J. Luebke (R), Carrie Olinski (R), Charlie Mulligan (R), David Michael Rice (R), Charlotte City Council District 01: Billy Madalon (D), Dante Anderson (D), Charlene Henderson El (D), Charlotte City Council District 02: Kendrick Cunningham (D), Malcolm Graham (D), Amar Johnson (D), Mary Lineberger Barnett (R), Charlotte City Council District 03: Victoria Watlington (D), Tiawana Deling Brown (D), James H. Bowers (R), Charlotte City Council District 04: Renee Perkins Johnson (D), Darlene Heater (D), Cedric Dean (D), Charlotte City Council District 05: Vinroy Reid (D), Mark Vincent (D), Liz Millsaps Haigler (D), Curtis Marvin Hayes Jr. (D), Marjorie Molina (D), Charlotte City Council District 06: Nancy Wiggins (D), Stephanie Hand (D), Rob Hillman (D), Tariq Scott Bokhari (R), Charlotte City Council District 07: Ed Driggs (R), Board of County Commissioners At-Large, vote for 3: Jennifer De La Jara (D), Leigh Altman (D), Arthur Griffin, Jr. (D), Patricia (Pat) Cotham (D), Yvette Townsend-Ingram (D), Trina V. Boyd (D), Tatyana Thulien (R), Board of County Commissioners District 01: Elaine Powell (D), Gary Leone (R), Board of County Commissioners District 02: Vilma D. Leake (D), Angela White Edwards (D), Board of County Commissioners District 03: George Dunlap (D), Dianna Benson (R), Board of County Commissioners District 04: Mark Jerrell (D), Ray Fuentes (R), Board of County Commissioners District 05: Laura Meier (D), Matthew Ridenhour (R), Board of County Commissioners District 06: Susan Rodriguez-McDowell (D), Desiree Zapata Miller (R), Jeremy Brasch (R), Mecklenburg County Sheriff: Aujiena (Gina) Hicks (D), Marquis D. Robinson (D), Garry L. McFadden (D), District Attorney: Spencer Merriweather (D), Timothy (Tim) Emry (D), NC Senate District 37: Vickie Sawyer (R), Tom Fyler (R), NC Senate District 38: Mujtaba A. Mohammed (D), NC Senate District 39: DeAndrea Salvador (D), Mark Robeson (R), NC Senate District 40: Bobbie Shields (R), Joyce Waddell (D), NC Senate District 41: Natasha Marcus (D), Bonni Leone (R), NC Senate District 42: Rachel Hunt (D), Scott Stone (R), Cheryl Russo (R), NC House District 88: Anne Marie Peacock (R), Mary Belk (D), NC House District 92: Terry Brown (D), Mario J. Robinson, Sr. (R), NC House District 98: John R. Bradford III (R), Christy Clark (D), NC House District 99: Nasif Majeed (D), Elsa Karman (R), NC House District 101: Carolyn G. Logan (D), Steve Mauney (R), NC House District 102: Becky Carney (D), Cynthia Eleanor Clementi (R), NC House District 103: Bill Brawley (R), Laura Budd (D), Ann Harlan (D), NC House District 104: Brandon Lofton (D), Don Pomeroy (R), NC House District 105: Wesley Harris (D), Joshua Niday (R), NC House District 106: Carla Cunningham (D), Karen Henning (R), NC House District 107: Kelly Alexander (D), Vermanno Bowman (D), Mark Alan Cook (R), NC House District 112: Jay Holman (D), Rodney W. Moore (D), Yolanda Holmes (D), Tricia Cotham (D), Tony Long (R), NC Superior Court Judge 26B: Kimberly Best (D), Matt Osman (R), NC Superior Court Judge 26D: Roy H. Wiggins (D), David H. Strickland (D), NC Superior Court Judge 26E: Reggie E. McKnight (D), NC Superior Court Judge 26G: Carla N. Archie (D), NC District Court Judge District 26 Seat 13: Roderick G. Davis (D), NC District Court Judge District 26 Seat 14: Alyssa M. Levine (D), Paulina Havelka (R), NC District Court Judge District 26 Seat 15: Jennifer Fleet (D), NC District Court Judge District 26 Seat 16: Matt Newton (D), NC District Court Judge District 26 Seat 17: Paige McThenia (D), NC District Court Judge District 26 Seat 18: Keith S. Smith (D), Cecilla Oseguera (D), NC District Court Judge District 26 Seat 19: Belal Elrahal (D), Samantha C. Mobley (D), NC District Court Judge District 26 Seat 20: Karen D. McCallum (D), NC District Court Judge District 26 Seat 21: Rhonda L. Patterson (D), NC District Court Judge District 26 Seat 01: Christopher Bazzle (D), Shante Burke-Hayer (D), NC Supreme Court Seat 03: Lucy Inman (D), Richard Dietz (R), NC Supreme Court Seat 05: Samuel Ervin IV (D), April C. Wood (R), Trey Allen (R), Victoria E. Prince (R), NC Court of Appeals District 08: Julee Tate Flood (R), Carolyn Jennings Thompson (D), NC Court of Appeals District 09: Beth Freshwater Smith (R), Donna Stroud (R), Brad A. Salmon (D), NC Court of Appeals District 10: Gale Murray Adams (D), John M. Tyson (R), NC Court of Appeals District 11: Darren Jackson (D), Michael J. Stading (R), Charlton L. Allen (R), Mecklenburg County Clerk of the Superior Court: Elisa Chinn Gary (D).