The biennial Charlotte mayoral election was held on November 6, 2007. Mayor Pat McCrory, a Republican, was re-elected to a seventh term.

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2007 Charlotte mayoral election

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Nominee Pat McCrory Beverly Earle Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 58,501 37,624 Percentage 61% 39%

Mayor before election Pat McCrory Republican Elected Mayor Pat McCrory Republican

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• Light rail: was a source of controversy.^{[citation needed]}
• Potential fallout over Charlotte Bobcats Arena: Arena bonds were voted down in 2002 but were later pushed through without voters' permission. This may have cost Republican city councilwoman Lynn Wheeler, a close McCrory ally, her job.^{[citation needed]}
• Growth: Charlotte is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States. Around 32 people move to Charlotte every day and the city has found it hard to keep up in areas such as education.^{[citation needed]}
• Drunk driving: Charlotte saw a rash of drunk driving incidents, many resulting in deaths, in 2006, leading many to wonder if tougher punishments should be meted out.^{[citation needed]}