Sean Smith (Charlotte, North Carolina)

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Sean Smith

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

September 10, 2019

Education

Bachelor's

North Carolina State University

Contact

Campaign website

Sean Smith (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Charlotte City Council to represent District 1 in North Carolina. Smith lost in the primary on September 10, 2019.

Smith completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Sean Smith lives in Charlotte, North Carolina. He earned a bachelor's degree in international relations from North Carolina State University.

Elections

2019

See also: City elections in Charlotte, North Carolina (2019)

General election

General election for Charlotte City Council District 1

Incumbent Larken Egleston won election in the general election for Charlotte City Council District 1 on November 5, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Larken Egleston (D)	97.8	11,261
		Other/Write-in votes	2.2	250

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 11,511
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Charlotte City Council District 1

Incumbent Larken Egleston defeated Sean Smith in the primary for Charlotte City Council District 1 on September 10, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Larken Egleston (D)	73.0	6,721
		Sean Smith (D)	27.0	2,488

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 9,209
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Campaign themes

2019

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Sean Smith completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Smith's responses.

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

Ensuring neighborhoods have a stronger voice in the development process; maintaining sufficient infrastructure alongside our rapid growth; and revitalizing communities to reduce the negative impacts of gentrification and promote local economic opportunity.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I love the intellectual challenge of solving complex societal problems and envisioning both the short-term and long-run implications of proposed solutions to make life better for people. I am also very passionate about standing up and fighting for others, particularly on matters of principle.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

The Statesman by Plato; The Carbon Crunch by Dieter Helm; and the Tao Te Ching by Laozi.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Honest, trustworthy, a fighter, passionate, empathetic.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Bruane Brenn by Kvelertak

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Campaign website

Smith's campaign website stated the following:

“	Courage and willpower I envision a Charlotte where we attack our problems head on, rather than sitting idly by. The growth of the Queen City has been tremendous over the years, but it has brought forth a lot of pain. We have a choice to make: stay on the current course or take control of our city's destiny. I believe we should choose the latter, because I see the infinite possibilities. The Issues Neighborhoods should have a stronger voice in the development process Infrastructure must keep pace with our rapid growth Revitalization will reduce displacement Investing in small businesses creates economic opportunity Government exists solely to represent the people	”
—Sean Smith’s campaign website (2019)

See also

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