Morris “Mac” McAdoo, a Democrat and attorney, is running for Mecklenburg County Commission District 1 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Mecklenburg County Board of Elections’ current candidate list lists McAdoo for the seat and marks Republican Aaron R. Marin as withdrawn. McAdoo therefore has no listed active opponent. Earlier reporting that he would face Marin is outdated.
McAdoo won the March 3 Democratic primary for the open seat, which incumbent Elaine Powell is leaving, according to WFAE’s primary-election report.
Experience and public service
On his campaign website, McAdoo describes work as a prosecutor, legal advocacy for people with disabilities, and his role as founder of the McAdoo Law Group.
His campaign lists past service with the John S. Leary Bar Association of Black Attorneys, North Carolina Association of Black Attorneys, Mecklenburg County Bar Association, Black Political Caucus, Local Advisory Council for NC Legal Aid and Charlotte’s Privatization/Competition Advisory Committee. It also identifies him as founding chair of the PSF Foundation and a member of Kappa Alpha Psi.
On the issues
The following are McAdoo’s stated positions on his campaign issues page.
Budget and taxes: He calls for stronger oversight, coordination across departments and evaluation of program effectiveness. He says long-term planning and measurable outcomes should guide spending, while essential services are protected and additional burdens on property taxpayers are avoided.
Housing: He supports housing across income levels, protection against displacement and enforceable affordability and community-benefit commitments when developers receive public support.
Growth and infrastructure: He advocates coordinating development with stormwater systems, roads, utilities and public services, with growth paying for itself rather than shifting costs to existing residents.
Health and human services: He prioritizes continuity of care, early intervention and community-based services addressing mental health, substance use, housing stability and access to care. He says the county should prepare for uncertainty in federal and state funding.
This profile is based on election records, published reporting and campaign materials. Policy positions and campaign descriptions are attributed to McAdoo.
