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Eric Erickson (North Carolina)
Eric Erickson was a Democratic candidate for District 2 representative on the Charlotte City Council in North Carolina. Erickson was defeated in the primary election on September 12, 2017.
Biography
Erickson received an associate degree in law enforcement technology from Central Piedmont Community College, a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Appalachian State University, and a master's degree in organizational change management and leadership from Pfeiffer University. His professional experience includes working as a municipal law enforcement officer, sheriff's deputy, school system law enforcement officer, deputy chief of a college police agency, and chief of a private law enforcement agency.[1]
Elections
2017
The city of Charlotte, North Carolina, held elections for mayor and city council on November 7, 2017. A primary was held on September 12, 2017. A primary runoff was held on October 10, 2017, for the district 5 race. A candidate needed to receive over 40% of the vote in order to avoid a runoff election. All 11 seats on the city council were up for election. The filing deadline for candidates who wished to run in this election was July 21, 2017.
Justin Harlow defeated J'Tanya Adams, Eric Erickson, and Michael McLean in the Charlotte City Council District 2 Democratic primary election.[2]
| Charlotte City Council, District 2 Democratic Primary Election, 2017 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Justin Harlow |
42.44% | 2,362 |
| J'Tanya Adams | 42.16% | 2,346 |
| Eric Erickson | 11.52% | 641 |
| Michael McLean | 3.88% | 216 |
| Total Votes | 5,565 | |
| Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Official Primary Election Results," accessed September 18, 2017 | ||
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External links
- City of Charlotte, "City Council"
- Campaign website
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