In Charlotte's District 3 primary, incumbent Tiawana Brown, facing fraud charges, competes against two opponents.

In Charlotte's District 3 primary, City Councilmember Tiawana Brown, facing federal fraud charges, runs against community activist Joi Mayo and former Councilmember Warren Turner. Brown denies the allegations. The primary winner will face Republican James Bowers in November. Meanwhile, in District 6, Krista Bokhari, wife of a former city official, competes against Sary Chakra in the Republican primary, with concerns about city crime rates a key issue.