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Susan Rodriguez McDowell
Susan Rodriguez McDowell (Democratic Party) is a member of the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners in North Carolina, representing District 6. She assumed office in 2019. Her current term ends on December 2, 2026.
Rodriguez McDowell (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners to represent District 6 in North Carolina. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Elections
2024
See also: Municipal elections in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (2024)
General election
General election for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 6
Incumbent Susan Rodriguez McDowell defeated Jim Marascio in the general election for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 6 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Susan Rodriguez McDowell (D) | 53.0 | 57,087 |
 | Jim Marascio (R)  | 47.0 | 50,565 | |
| Total votes: 107,652 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Susan Rodriguez McDowell advanced from the Democratic primary for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 6.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Jim Marascio advanced from the Republican primary for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 6.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Rodriguez McDowell in this election.
2022
See also: Municipal elections in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (2022)
General election
General election for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 6
Incumbent Susan Rodriguez McDowell defeated Jeremy Brasch in the general election for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 6 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Susan Rodriguez McDowell (D) | 52.5 | 38,873 |
| Jeremy Brasch (R) | 47.5 | 35,124 | ||
| Total votes: 73,997 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Susan Rodriguez McDowell advanced from the Democratic primary for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 6.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 6
Jeremy Brasch defeated Desiree Zapata Miller in the Republican primary for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 6 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jeremy Brasch | 50.5 | 5,299 | |
| Desiree Zapata Miller | 49.5 | 5,193 | ||
| Total votes: 10,492 | |||
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2020
See also: Municipal elections in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (2020)
General election
General election for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 6
Incumbent Susan Rodriguez McDowell defeated Joel Levy in the general election for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 6 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Susan Rodriguez McDowell (D) | 50.7 | 52,683 |
 | Joel Levy (R) | 49.3 | 51,212 | |
| Total votes: 103,895 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Susan Rodriguez McDowell advanced from the Democratic primary for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 6.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Joel Levy advanced from the Republican primary for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 6.
2018
General election
General election for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 6
Susan Rodriguez McDowell defeated incumbent Bill James in the general election for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 6 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Susan Rodriguez McDowell (D) | 51.9 | 37,728 |
 | Bill James (R) | 48.1 | 34,979 | |
| Total votes: 72,707 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 6
Susan Rodriguez McDowell advanced from the Democratic primary for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 6 on May 8, 2018.
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| ✔ | | Susan Rodriguez McDowell |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 6
Incumbent Bill James advanced from the Republican primary for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 6 on May 8, 2018.
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| ✔ | | Bill James |
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Susan Rodriguez McDowell did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
Susan Rodriguez McDowell completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Rodriguez McDowell's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Balance. As Chair of the Economic Development Committee, I know how important our economy is in so many ways - it is part of the lifeblood of the county, it’s what fuels the engine. BUT, government is not a business. County government should serve it’s PEOPLE, and the people are the other lifeblood of the county. What government does for people is unsustainable without healthy economic conditions - so balance is key.
- Integrity. In my view, it is imperative to maintain the people’s trust with honesty and authenticity. It is important to me to bring all that I am to the role of county commissioner. There is a LOT to learn and I am motivated by a deep desire to make a positive difference. I spend countless hours reading, researching, listening, and speaking to many people about the complex issues we face as a community, I am a trained listener and I strive to hear and see the root causes of our issues as a community and I work to address them.
- Collaboration. As part of the nine member BOCC board, it is important for us to work collaboratively to achieve our goals. Nothing can be accomplished without a majority and having fully informed, fully participating members is critical. It is also crucial for us to collaborate with other government bodies such as city council, school board and our legislative delegation - we need all hands on deck pulling in the same direction to overcome many of our challenges.
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2020
Susan Rodriguez McDowell did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
See also
2024 Elections
External links
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