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Meet Kimberly Owens, the democratic candidate for Charlotte City Council District 6

10/13/2025

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Early voting starts Thursday in Charlotte’s municipal elections. The only competitive race on the city council is in District 6, formerly represented by Tariq Bokhari, who stepped down. Now his wife, Krista, is running as a Republican against Democrat Kimberly Owens, who has been in Charlotte for more than 30 years, but this is her first time running for office. We sit down for a conversation about why she wants this job and more.

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Meet Kimberly Owens, the democratic candidate for Charlotte City Council District 6

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins

More episodes from "Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins"

Meet Krista Bokhari, the Republican candidate for Charlotte City Council District 6

A conversation with award-winning North Carolina storyteller Donna Washington

Local News Roundup: Gerrymandering déjà vu; Charlotte ethics report; LendingTree CEO dies; Panthers look for winning record

Early voting begins Thursday, what you need to know

The value of regional bats

On the ballot: Mecklenburg's transit referendum

Meet Kimberly Owens, the democratic candidate for Charlotte City Council District 6

Local News Roundup: Charlotte hires new attorney; Tillis, Senators question A.G. Bondi; Tepper Sports to build music venue

Understanding involuntary commitment in North Carolina

Pregnancy and autism under the Trump administration