http://www.lgbtqnation.com/2011/11/mayfield-makes-history-as-charlottes-first-openly-gay-elected-official/
CHARLOTTE — Democratic candidate LaWana Mayfield made history on Tuesday, soundly defeating Republican opponent Ed Toney in their race for the District 3 city council seat.
LaWana Mayfield celebrates her election victory with a supporter.
As of 10 p.m. and with all precincts reporting, Mayfield had garnered 78 percent of the vote against Toney’s 22 percent.
“Thank you community,” Mayfield said. “I am so excited about all the support I received from District 3, from all of who you volunteered and phone banked and called and sent me postive messages, who came out to early voting and who voted today. Thank you for your support.”
Mayfield’s supporters say her victory marks a turning point for Charlotte, a city not necessarily known for its LGBT inclusion.