Eric Heberlig interviewed for ‘Mecklenburg County sees increase in voters ahead of September 2025 primary’
WBTV interviewed Eric Heberlig, professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, for the segment ‘Mecklenburg County sees increase in voters ahead of September 2025 primary.’
Charlotte stands out as the only city or town in Mecklenburg County holding a primary election ahead of the November general election. Officials reported stronger than expected early voter turnout over the weekend and expressed optimism that voters will line up when polls fully open Tuesday, Sept. 9.
Heberlig credits the rise in participation to high-profile races and growing interest in issues such as funding for the Panthers stadium and transportation. He expects this level of participation to carry over to the November general election.
“If people are turning out in the primary, which typically only draws Democrats and Republicans, even though independents can vote in North Carolina primaries, that’s a pretty good indicator that people are interested, are wanting to participate, and that turnout is going to be a bit better in the fall,” Heberlig said.