Developing Top Story Urgent Editor's Pick Here's the latest on the election from Concord, Kannapolis and Cabarrus Mark Plemmons Nov 5, 2024 Nov 5, 2024 Updated May 6, 2025 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Updated 10:05 p.m.k9amp== F?@77:4:2= C6DF=ED 2C6 :?k^9amkAm(:E9 bh @7 bh AC64:?4ED C6A@CE:?8 :? r232CCFD r@F?EJ[ #6AF3=:42? 42?5:52E6D H@? 2== =@42= C246D] k^AmkAmr232CCFD r@F?EJ $49@@= q@2C5 |6>36C {2FC2 q=24<H6== {:?5D6J 92D H@? 2 D62E @? E96 r232CCFD r@F?EJ r@>>:DD:@?6CD] u@C>6C }]r] #6A] {2CCJ !:EE>2? 92D 2=D@ 62C?65 2 D62E @? 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Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter. Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Mark Plemmons Editor Author facebook Author linkedin Author twitter Author email Follow Mark Plemmons Close Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily! Your notification has been saved. There was a problem saving your notification. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Save Manage followed notifications Close Followed notifications Please log in to use this feature Log In Don't have an account? Sign Up Today Related to this story 2024 election results for Cabarrus County and North Carolina Complete, up-to-the-minute results for every contested race in the Nov. 5, 2024, general election. 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Q and A with Cabarrus County school board candidate Mishell Williams Mishell Williams is a candidate for Cabarrus County Board of Education.
Q and A with Cabarrus County school board candidate Catherine Bonds Moore Catherine Bonds Moore is a candidate for Cabarrus County Schools.
Q and A with Cabarrus County school board candidate Melanie Freeman Melanie Freeman is a candidate for Cabarrus County Board of Education.
Q and A with Cabarrus County school board candidate Keshia Sandidge Cabarrus County School Board Member Keshia Sandidge is seeking reelection.
Q and A with Cabarrus County school board candidate Rob Walter Cabarrus County Board of Education Member Rob Walter is seeking reelection.
Q and A with Cabarrus County school board candidate Greg Mills Greg Mills is a candidate for Cabarrus County School Board.
Q and A with Cabarrus County school board candidate Rob Cerulo Rob Cerulo is a candidate for Cabarrus County School Board.
Q and A with Cabarrus County school board candidate Namu Kachroo Namu Kachroo is a candidate for Cabarrus County Board of Education.
Q and A with Democrat County Commissioner candidate Ingrid Nurse Democrat Ingrid Nurse is one of four candidates running in the November election for the rig…
Q and A with Republican County Commissioner candidate Laura Blackwell Lindsey Editor’s Note: For coverage of the general election, The Independent Tribune sent questions …
Q and A with Republican County Commissioner candidate Larry Pittman Republican Larry Pittman is one of four candidates running in the November election for the …
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2024 election results for Cabarrus County and North Carolina Complete, up-to-the-minute results for every contested race in the Nov. 5, 2024, general election.
Lindsey and Pittman emerge victorious in Cabarrus Commissioners race Republicans Laura Blackwell Lindsey and former N.C. Rep. Larry Pittman won seats on the Cabarrus County Commission.
