On Tuesday evening, Feb. 3, WFAE and the League of Women Voters of Charlotte-Mecklenburg, will host a forum with the candidates for Mecklenburg County Sheriff at the WFAE Center for Civic and Community Engagement in uptown. Charlotte Talks host Mike Collins will moderate.

All four candidates running for the office are Democrats and will first compete in the Democratic primary on March 3.

• Garry McFadden (Incumbent): The current sheriff is seeking a third term in office.
• Rodney Collins: A retired chief deputy who spent 30 years with the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office before retiring in early 2024.
• Antwain Nance: A former Mecklenburg County Detention Center officer.
• Ricky Robbins: A retired sergeant with over 30 years of experience at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.

Date: Feb. 3
Location: WFAE Center for Civic and Community Engagement, 301 E. 7th Street
Doors Open: 6 p.m. | Forum Begins: 7 p.m.

Space is limited. The event is free to attend, but registration is required. Registration will close once we reach capacity.

WFAE will also livestream the event on WFAE.org.

Getting There:

Parking: Preferred Parking lot at 219 E. 7th Street (flat lot adjacent to the Lynx Blue Line 7th Street Station); additional street parking is available near First Ward Park.

The location is accessible from the Lynx Blue Line 7th Street Station. Bike and scooter parking is available at the park.

Arrive early for the best seating. We look forward to seeing you there!