Charlotte Results, Election Recap, Lawmakers Defend New Map

Charlotte’s municipal elections delivered Democrats decisive results Tuesday night, with key races shaping the city’s political direction for the next term. Across the country, voters in Virginia, New Jersey, and New York City also cast ballots in high-profile contests that could signal trends ahead of 2026. Meanwhile, North Carolina legislators are moving to dismiss challenges to the state’s newly approved congressional map, arguing the redistricting process met all constitutional requirements.