The 2026 Mecklenburg ballot

Breaking down the 2026 Mecklenburg ballot: What voters need to know The 2026 election ballot contains races for Congress, the N.C. Supreme Court, the state legislature and local offices — plus three proposed constitutional amendments and $425 million in Charlotte bond referendums. In this 11-minute episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, host Tony Mecia talks with Sucharita Kodali, executive director of the nonpartisan Election Hub, about some of the lesser-known races and ballot questions that voters might overlook. Visit The Election Hub (https://theelectionhub.org) for independent candidate profiles and ballot information covering Mecklenburg, Gaston, Cabarrus and Catawba counties. Early voting runs through Oct. 31, and Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Learn more about The Charlotte Ledger at thecharlotteledger.com (https://www.thecharlotteledger.com) .