Charlotte , North Carolina, Mayor Vi Lyles overwhelmingly defeated four challengers in Tuesday’s Democratic primary as she and other Democrats face backlash for the murder of a young woman on the city’s transit system.

Lyles won over 70% of the votes cast by residents in the liberal-leaning Charlotte. Her closest challenger was Brendan K. Maginnis, who only secured 12% of the votes. The incumbent will face Republican nominee Terrie Donovan and libertarian candidate Rob Yates in November’s election.

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