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Mecklenburg Democrats will face tough choice between John Autry and Billy Maddalon

Two candidates in the same party. Both respected. Both viable and ready to take office. Both with deep ties to their communities. Both with mutual friends, allies and supporters. Local voters will face a tough choice between John Autry and Billy Maddalon.

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Cotham won’t seek re-election to N.C. House, Maddalon files to run for open seat

Tricia Cotham, right, with her mother Pat Cotham preparing to walk in the Charlotte Pride Parade. Photo via Twitter.

North Carolina Democratic state Rep. Tricia Cotham has announced she won’t be seeking re-election to her House seat in 2016. Cotham, who’s served five terms in the legislature, made the announcement on Thursday. Her move opens up the potential for an openly LGBT lawmaker, something the state’s been missing since 2014, with openly gay Plaza Midwood businessman Billy Maddalon saying Thursday he’s considering a run.

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Charlotte secures a pro-LGBT City Council and other takeaways from the primary

From the TurnOUT Charlotte! Primary Election Watch Party on Tuesday, September 15, 2015. From left to right: Council candidate Julie Eiselt, Human Rights Campaign Board of Governors member Jeremy Carter, HRC’s southern regional field director Joe Saunders, HRC/TurnOUT field organizer Ryan Rowe, Council candidate Al Austin, MeckPAC chair and HRC Board of Governors member Scott Bishop, Council candidate Vi Lyles, MeckPAC vice chair Jamie Hildreth, Council Candidate Billy Maddalon and Equality North Carolina executive director Chris Sgro. Photo by Matt Comer.

Commentary and a breakdown of Charlotte municipal primary results, including thoughts on the LGBT vote and efforts to pass an LGBT-inclusive non-discrimination ordinance with a new City Council.