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View the elections you will be voting in with this sample ballot lookup tool. chevron.removeClass('fa-chevron-up'); Nominate Your Favorite Educator For Teacher Of The Month. Voters returned two incumbents,Lauren Shoemaker and David Moore to office, and picked a newcomer, Ivory Craig, to fill the third seat. Chad Brown, a Republican who represents the Riverbend Township, is expected to run for re-election. function indicateScroll (){ }); .widget-row.Republican { Federal courts | width: 100%; .race_header.republican { margin-bottom: 0; Anyone using the information does so at their own risk and shall be deemed to indemnify Gaston County from any and all injury and/ or damage arising from such use. padding-bottom: 0px; Gaston County Sheriff Alan Cloninger changed his political party on Wednesday and also announced he would not run for re-election next year. vertical-align: top; .non_result_row th { CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Tuesday was Election Day in many area cities and towns and results are in. A Career Dedicated to Gaston County position: relative; .votebox_legend .non_result_row { This number represented 8.9% of all 68,747 candidates Ballotpedia covered in 2022. Gaston County Sheriff; Gaston County Soil and Water Conservation District; Municipalities. .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. Public policy. While party leadership traditionally stays out of primaries, Wagner said the county party would not have been recruiting anyone to run against an incumbent Democrat. Interns wanted: Get paid to help ensure that every voter has unbiased election information. Gaston County election results will start coming in after polls close at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 17. text-align: left; } } Loftis won 33.6% of the vote, enough to avoid a possible runoff election in July. 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Five candidates were running for three seats Starletta Hairston finished fourth, just 4 votes behind Milton. padding-left: 8px; A Guide to Reducing Your Health Care Costs, Breaking Barriers: Challenges and opportunities for Latino students, EQUALibrium: An exploration of race and equity in Charlotte, Falling short: Why Democrats keep losing most statewide races, EQUALibrium Live: Conversations on Race & Equity, WFAE 2023 TINDOL SUBARU CROSSTREK RAFFLE, NPR's Founding Mothers In Conversation With WFAE's Lisa Worf, Last witnesses in Murdaugh case before jury sees SC crime scene, North Carolina Senate backs legalizing pot for medical use, CMS board will try to sell county commissioners on a $3 billion school bond referendum, As Mecklenburg alcohol-related crash deaths rise, DWI convictions plummet by 80%. .race_header.democratic { Challengers Robert King won more than 40% of the vote, with former Councilman Walter Kimble capturing more than 13% of the vote. letter-spacing: .03em; $('#candidate-connection-email-132803').on('click', () => { ga('send', 'event', 'surveycta', 'surveycta-click-email'); }); left: 0; On the District Court side, Judge Michael Lands will retire at the end of his term. } Our office is responsible for conducting all elections held in Gaston County. width: 350px; The shift could mean Gastonia native Patrick McHenry will once again represent part of Gaston County, although he faces a Republican challenge from Richard Speer of Lincolnton. Jackson lives in Charlotte. display: inline-block; var nTimer = setInterval(function() { Gaston County is my home, and you are my friends. Sen. Ted Alexander, R-Cleveland, from the 44th District, which includes a small part of Gaston County, and Rep. John Torbett, R-Gaston, from the 108th District, have filed for re-election and neither yet faces an opponent. float: right; Incumbent Councilman Richard Turner won a second, four-year term as the top vote-getter in a four-person race for two seats. Clerk of Court Roxann Rankin, a Republican,took over the top job after the retirement of Larry Brown. p.survey-response {white-space: pre-line;} .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { By WSOCTV.com News Staff. .votebox-results-metadata-p { font-weight: bold; For Republicans, Pat Harrington easily beat Jonathan Simpson for the GOP nomination. .inner_percentage.Libertarian { } I will serve out the remainder of my term with honor, concern, and integrity as I always have. What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline? 425 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, font-size: 1.2em; .results_row td { Published: Feb. 25, 2023 at 11:07 AM PST. Voters returned to City Council members to their seat and elected a newcomer, who turned out to be the top vote-getter. All pages are copyrighted by Gaston County, or by their respective author - whether a copyright line appears at the bottom or not. width: 50%; QUIZ: What Valentine's Day Gift Are You? Gov. .results_table { display: table; Navigate to North Carolina 2022 local elections overviews: You can reach Kevin Ellis at 704-201-7016or email him at kellis@gastongazette.com. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census. } .results_row td:first-child { VoterInfobyState_Timeout_dom = setTimeout(widget_load_check_dom, 500); } On Election Day, at your precinct. .votebox { Charles Roseberry finished fifth. You can ask Don Roper to fill out this survey by using the buttons below or emailing info@donroper.com. background-color: #f9d334; chevron.addClass('fa-chevron-up'); width: 50px; U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry, a familiar name to voters in Gaston and Cleveland counties, easily won the Republican nomination with about 68% of the vote in a five-candidate field. Onsite Visitation Hours "As we all know life can change in a very short time," Cloninger wrote of his change of mind. Gaston County election results will start coming in after polls close at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 17. Although care has been taken in preparing the information contained in these documents, Gaston County does not guarantee the accuracy thereof. Our principal functions include establishing election precincts and voting sites, appointing and training precinct officials, preparing and distributing ballots, voting equipment, canvassing and certifying the ballots cast in elections, and investigating any voting irregularities. Gaston County's 12 cities and towns sawan overall voter turnout of 13.86%, a number within the range election leaders predicted for the night. margin-top: 1px; Updated: 7:27 PM EST January 31, 2023. .votebox-covid-disclaimer { Loftis, a former Gaston County commissioner and Army veteran,faced challenges from Gaston County Commissioner Ronnie Worley, Belmont businessman John Gouch and Lauren Bumgardner Current, the daughter of the late representative. CITY OF HIGH SHOALS MALT BEVERAGE ELECTIONCITY OF HIGH SHOALS MALT BEVERAGE ELECTION Precincts Reported: 1 of 1: View Contest Details. 2023 www.gastongazette.com. For local business and tourism events, check out our listings at GoGastonNC. max-width: 75px; "I knew it was going to .
Enter your email if you would like to receive Ballotpedia's election news updates in your inbox. For 34 years, I have been a proven, dedicated servant at Gaston County's, The Cathy Mabry Cloninger Center, (formerly, The Shelter of Gaston County). if (window.jQuery) { She will not face opposition on November's ballot. vertical-align: top; Peruse some helpful links related to elections. } Mayor Lynn Black won 56.88% of the vote (244) to beat out Commissioner Robin Conner. "My brothers health has deteriorated and the needs of my family and grandchildren have changed. These links are provided only as a service to the user. Our principal functions include establishing election precincts and voting sites, appointing and training precinct officials, preparing and distributing ballots, voting equipment, canvassing and certifying the ballots cast in elections, and investigating any voting irregularities. May 17, 2022: Primary July 5, 2022: Primary runoff if no federal offices are involved July 26, 2022: Primary runoff if federal offices are involved November 8, 2022: General election. font-weight: 100; .panel-heading:hover { cursor: pointer;} Charges unknown. Alan Cloninger, who has served as sheriff of Gaston County for 16 years, announced his retirement in August, WBTV reported. $('.showResponses').hide(); I have devoted the majority of my life to serving all of the citizens of Gaston County, but the time has come that I must put my family first. Early voting began Thursday morning as people filled out their ballots at the Gaston County Board of Elections on West Franklin Boulevard. } Davis will now face Democrat Superior Court Judge Jesse Caldwell IV in November. } else { font-weight: bold; = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. jQuery( ".votebox" ).each(function( index ) { Offices on the ballot include the Gaston County Board of Commissioners, Board of Education, the Soil and Water Conservation District supervisor, sheriff . div.oneoff-scrollbox.regular { height:400px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } } City of Belmont; . He plans to file for a full term. Brian Albert said he was not surprised Wednesday when he found himself slightly behind Jim Holsinger in the Republican primary election for Washington County Sheriff. Gaston County Sheriff's Office 425 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Gastonia, NC 28052 CALL 704-869-6800. } NAME ON BALLOT PARTY BALLOT COUNT PERCENT; Chad Hawkins: REP: 9,985: 54.92% . if (typeof VoterInfobyState_Toggle === 'undefined') { } chevron = $(this).find('i.fa-pull-right'); } else { }); Cloninger said he would miss serving in a leadership role in Gaston County. Candidates do not have to live within the district to run. } (WSOC) GASTON COUNTY, N.C. Gaston County Sheriff Alan Cloninger announced Wednesday that he will not seek reelection. width: 250px; Web chad hawkins leads the pledge of allegiance during the gaston county republican party's 2021 lincoln day dinner saturday evening, sept. The Gaston County Board of Elections oversees all elections in Gaston County. .results_text { Democrat Eric Hughes of Charlotte has also filed to run. } } text-align: center; State legislature | .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { .election_results_text { The district also includes part of Charlotte. The sheriff's office said the inmate was found unresponsive in his cell at around 5 a.m. display: inline; background-color: #003388; Two Republicans, Belmont Police Chief Chad Hawkins and Mount Holly Police Chief Don Roper, have announced they will seek the GOP nomination for sheriff in 2022. } Mount Holly voters rejected a $13,555,000 bond package for Parks and Recreation. } .expand-all:hover, .collapse-all:hover {cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;} color: white; For Republicans, Jonathan Simpson of Charlotte has filed and lives within the district. Gaston County has no control or liability for information on other websites linked to this page. City Council named Hawkins police chief in April 2017. This race features three Republicans trying to replace the late Dana Bumgardner, who died in October. background-color: #db0000; Candidates from 36 states completed the survey. Mark your calendars. } color: white; On the Democratic side, former Gaston County assistant prosecutor and Charlotte state Sen. Jeff Jackson easily won his race for the Democratic nomination. width: 100% !important; The 2021 version was not as close. Gaston County's politicians have returned to filing for a run at elected office and it appears Republicans will have primary battles in offices ranging from the courthouse to sheriff, state house to county commission. color: #888; Gaston. overflow-y: hidden; Election dates. That changes this year with the retirement of Jesse Caldwell in May after he hit the mandatory retirement age of 72. overflow-x: scroll; The Gaston County Jails inmate phone system is hosted by ICSolutions. Rep. Kelly Hastings, R-Gaston, whose district includes parts of Gaston and Cleveland counties, has indicated he plans to seek another term. p.survey-question {font-weight:bold;} U.S. Congress | chevron.removeClass('fa-chevron-up'); Gov. The information and photos presented on this site have been collected from the websites of County Sheriff's Offices or Clerk of Courts. Cloninger accused local Democrat Party leaders of trying to recruit someone to challenge him in the primary. WCCB, Charlotte's CW . font-style: italic; How a state's counties vote in a presidential election and the size of those counties can provide additional insights into election outcomes at other levels of government including statewide and congressional races. .inner_percentage.Green { "I have been informed and disappointed to know that the leaders within the present Gaston County Democratic Party are actively recruiting an opponent for me in the March 2022 primary," he wrote. Roy Cooper appointed Caldwellin June to replace his father, Jesse Caldwell III, after the elder Caldwell hit the mandatory retirement age of 72. If you are Don Roper, click here to fill out Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey. Click [show] on the table below for examples: Following the 2020 presidential election, 47.1% of North Carolinians lived in one of the state's 22 Solid Democratic counties, which voted for the Democratic presidential candidate in every election from 2012 to 2020, and 46.3% lived in one of 68 Solid Republican counties. Davis's South Point Township seat on the school board will be filled in November's general election. For more dates, please see the elections calendar.. Statewide election dates. color: white; Election results for Mecklenburg and surrounding counties are here. Charles McCorkle's re-election bid fell short with a fourth place finish, followed byJesse Fields Jr., Scott Lilly, Randi Moore, Dennis Petro, and Kenneth Reeves. 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