Robert Pittenger, 63, Charlotte


Republican

Education: Bachelor’s degree with a double major in political science and psychology from the University of Texas at Austin

Political experience: Chairman of Taxpayer Protection Caucus- Americans for Tax Reform; three-term state senator; Republican nominee for Lieutenant governor 2008

Other qualifications: Legislative record demonstrates commitment to cutting spending, reducing taxes and eliminating debt; small business owner.

Job: land investment

Details: RobertPittenger.com, info@robertpittenger.com

Jennifer Roberts, 52, Charlotte

Democrat

Education: B.A. in Math and English from UNC-Chapel Hill, Masters in European History from University of Toronto, Masters in International Affairs from Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies

Political experience: Eight years as Mecklenburg County Commissioner-at-Large including five years as chairman

Other qualifications: Served on boards of Charlotte Chamber of Commerce and Charlotte Regional Partnership, was a banker for four years

Job: County Commissioner

Details: votejenniferroberts.com, info@votejenniferroberts.com



Curtis Campbell, 26, Charlotte

Libertarian

Education: Nursing degree, Davidson County Community College; B.S. in Economics, North Carolina State University

Job: Registered nurse, Presbyterian Hospital

Details: http://curtiscampbell2012.com, curtiscampbell2012@gmail.com

*Candidate did not respond to requests before the Herald Weekly’s deadline, information was collected from  his campaign website.