Charlotte

It caught us off guard, too.

But it's true: there's a runoff election today, Tuesday, June 24, to determine the Democratic nominee for Commissioner of Labor.

The election is open to registered Democrats and unaffiliated voters only. This is the only race on today's ballot. Not many people are expected to participate, so your vote is important!

To learn more about the two candidates, check out their websites.

Mary Fant Donnan is at http://www.maryfantdonnan.com/home/.

John C. Brooks is at http://www.brookslaborcomm.com/resume.htm.

For a little more background and additional context, check out today's Charlotte Observer.

To vote today you must visit your regular polling place. If you're not sure where this might be, click to the Board of Elections website at http://www.meckboe.org/.

Please take time to vote!

Come tonight to Drinking Liberally's regular third-Wednesday-of-the-month meeting!

Please excuse the last-minute notice. Drinking Liberally is experimenting with a newer, better email platform--and, for that matter, a whole new website that you're encouraged to check out when you get a chance--so unfortunately things were running a bit behind this week.

That said, it's a lovely day with a beautiful night sure to come. The moon will be full, looming spectacular and large over the firehouse across the street. What a great evening to grab an icy beer or a glass of wine and join the discussion!

Where: Dolce Vita, at 3205 North Davidson Street, in NoDa

When: Today, Wednesday June 18, anytime after 7 o'clock

Who: Liberals galore! Plenty of Progressives! Fans of free-thinking! Friends!

Plus: Dolce Vita's "Wino Wednesday" means you enjoy half-price wine by the glass!

We can't wait to see you!

Mark, Marcus, Andy, and Jeremy