Record turnout reshapes local leadership across Cabarrus County

More than 22,000 voters cast ballots in this year’s municipal elections, bringing surprise victories, close contests, and a more diverse slate of local leaders.

People came out in record numbers for the municipal election this year. Photo courtesy of Cabarrus County.

Cabarrus County voters turned out in historic numbers this year, delivering the highest participation in a municipal election in decades — and reshaping local leadership in the process.