CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The University City Regional Library had one of the biggest turnouts for early voting this election cycle. Mecklenburg County Board of Elections Director Michael Dickerson says the numbers reflect it.

"We look at history. What did we do two years ago to compare this election to the last two years ago? I think we only did about 8,700. I think we're already over 12,000 voters early right now," Dickerson said.

He says it's about a 45 to 50 percent increase in turnout. Voters across Charlotte are hoping to shape what the next leaders of the city look like as they choose who will finalize the ballot for mayor, districts 1, 3-6, and 4 at large seats.

In districts 1, 4, and 5, there are no Republican challengers; whoever wins the primary, wins the race for C

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