local elections
Beth Helfrich takes NC House seat formerly held by Tillis
Nov. 6. By Dave Vieser. After establishing a sizable lead in Early Voting, Beth Helfrich defeated Melinda Bales by 2,193 votes, or approximately 5 percent in the competitive race for the NC House 98 seat. The seat opened up earlier this year when incumbent Republican John Bradford decided not to run for re-election. “It was […]
Winners: Helfrich, park bonds
Nov. 5. By Dave Vieser. [Updated 11 pm] Democratic Beth Helfrich held an early lead in the race for NC House District 98. FINAL 11 of 11 precincts reporting Beth Helfrich (D) 26,809 or 52.13% Melinda Bales (R) 24,616 or 47.87% Helfrich had 62.61 percent of the early vote vs. 37.39 percent for Republican challenger […]
Early Voting continues county-wide; 33 locations open
Oct. 22. Early voting continues statewide today, including four locations in North Mecklenburg. Yesterday was the busiest day so far at Cornelius Town Hall, with 1,437 voters. As of last night, 120,000 people have voted early county-wide. Yesterday’s vote tally was also the biggest: 30,326 in Mecklenburg County alone. Early Voting continues today at 33 […]
Poll worker is a familiar face at two Cornelius precincts come election time
Oct. 18. By Dave Vieser. When voters go to the polls at Cornelius Town Hall or Bethel Church this year, they are likely to see a familiar face: Kathy Weitzel has been a computer operator/poll worker since 2015. She says it’s a fascinating experience. Quotable “I started when a dear neighbor of mine who had […]
Early voting begins today
Oct. 17. Early voting statewide begins today, Oct. 17. You can vote early anywhere in Mecklenburg County. Click here for all Mecklenburg County sites. Here are the four EV sites in North Mecklenburg: Cornelius Town Hall: 21445 CATAWBA AVE Davidson Town Hall: 251 SOUTH ST David Waymer Recreation Center: 14008 HOLBROOKS RD HUNTERSVILLE North County […]
Save the date: Bales, Helfrich Newsmakers Breakfast Oct. 11
Sept. 29. A Newsmakers Breakfast featuring the Republican and Democratic candidates for NC House District 98, Melinda Bales and Beth Helfrich, will be held Friday Oct. 11 at The Peninsula Club in Cornelius. The cost to attend is $16. RSVP: Call 704-895-1335 Address: 19101 Peninsula Club Drive, Cornelius
Early Voting for NC Primary under way
Feb. 15. By Dave Vieser. Early Voting for the 2024 primary being held in March begins today, Thursday February 15 and will last through Saturday March 2. Voters who wish to cast their ballots early may do so in Cornelius, Davidson or any other designated early voting site. Where Early voting is available at Cornelius […]
Election 2023: Will you vote yes or no on term-length proposal?
Nov. 7. Voters in Cornelius will decide today if term limits for mayor and commissioners, should be expanded to a staggered four-year format or remain at the current two years. The issue arose early in 2023 when some members of the town board questioned whether the longer terms are more advantageous. Ultimately, they decided to […]
Saturday is last day for Early Voting
Nov. 3. Early Voting ends Saturday at Cornelius Town Hall and 18 other sites around the county, including Davidson Town Hall and the North County Library in Huntersville. Hours Hours are 8 am to 7:30 pm today (Friday) at all 19 locations. [Updated] On Saturday Nov. 4, the final day of Early Voting, the hours […]
Early Voting continues through Saturday
Oct. 31. by Dave Yochum. Almost a week out from Election Day, Early Voting at Town Hall increased yesterday: Monday totals/Grand total —Cornelius Town Hall 265/1157 —Davidson Town Hall 75/287 —Library/Huntersville 332/1513 The Cornelius total of 1,157 voters is well ahead of the five-day tally two years ago, during which time Cornelius Town Hall drew […]
