Early Voting Underway for 2025 Municipal Primaries in Charlotte, Frederick, Virginia

Early voting has commenced for several 2025 primary and municipal elections across the United States. In Charlotte, North Carolina, early voting began August 21 for local offices such as mayor and city council, with key voting deadlines including September 6 for early voting and August 26 for absentee ballot requests. Virginia will start early voting on September 19, with extended hours including Saturdays, and emphasizes the importance of voter registration and mail-in voting amid ongoing political commentary. In Frederick, Maryland, early voting started August 22 for municipal elections focusing on issues like infrastructure, housing affordability, and city growth, with the primary election on September 9 and the general election on November 4. Additionally, in Georgia, nearly 478,000 voters risk losing registration due to inactivity or relocation, highlighting concerns about voter roll maintenance. These elections underscore local governance issues and voter participation efforts across different states ahead of crucial municipal decision-making.