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Doug Wilson unseats longtime Kannapolis mayor Darrell Hinnant in three-way race

The City Council member earns 42% of the vote to edge out Justin Lewter and end Hinnant’s 12-year tenure.

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Chris Miller
Nov 05, 2025
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Doug Wilson, center left. Photo courtesy of City of Kannapolis.

Kannapolis voters chose a new direction Tuesday, electing City Council member Doug Wilson as the city’s next mayor, according to unofficial election results.

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