2005 Charlotte mayoral election explained

Election Name:2005 Charlotte mayoral election
Flag Image:Flag of Charlotte, North Carolina.svg
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Year:2003
Next Year:2007
Nominee1:Pat McCrory
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:41,868
Percentage1:53.83%
Nominee2:Craig Madans
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:32,021
Percentage2:41.17%
Mayor
Before Election:Pat McCrory
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Pat McCrory
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The Charlotte mayoral election of 2005 was held on 8 November 2005 to elect a Mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina. It was won by Republican incumbent Pat McCrory, who won a sixth consecutive term by defeating Democratic nominee Craig Madans in the general election.

Primaries

Democratic primary

Craig Madans won the Democratic nomination unopposed.