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1987 - Gantt and Leeper Defeated

November 4, 1987 - Gantt and Leeper are defeated.

  • Ron Leeper and Mayor Gantt are defeated in a Republican-dominated election.
  • Mayor Harvey Gantt concedes defeat to Sue Myrick after losing the Charlotte mayoral election. Here, Gantt hugs his son, Adam. 
  • Ron Leeper, at-large candidate for Charlotte City Council. [1]
Event Date: 
November 4, 1987
Event Type: 
80s Charlotte 1980-1989
Exhibit & Section: 
African American Album Volume 2 [2]
Main Image: 
Harvey Gantt hugs his son, Adam
Ron Leeper, at-large candidate for Charlotte City Council
Node Order: 
1580
Tags: 
African American Album 2 - Events Timeline [3]
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Event Date Field: 
Friday, December 29, 2017
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[1] https://www.cmstory.org/sites/default/files/images/158b.gif [2] https://www.cmstory.org/exhibits/african-american-album-volume-2 [3] https://www.cmstory.org/tags/african-american-album-2-events-timeline