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Montravias King steps back from District 3 race, backs Tiawana Brown despite fraud charges
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — On Tuesday, Montravias King announced that he's suspending his campaign for Charlotte City Council District 3, ending a challenge he launched earlier this year against incumbent Tiawana Brown.
'After much reflection and prayer, I have decided to suspend my campaign for Charlotte City Council District 3,' King said in a statement shared on social media. 'I gave this campaign my all because I love this city and its people.'
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King, a Democrat and former teacher who also serves on Keep Charlotte Beautiful, entered the race earlier this year, aiming to unseat Brown in the September 9, 2025, primary.
Brown currently faces federal fraud charges related to COVID-19 relief funds. Despite the indictment, she has maintained her innocence and said she would not resign.
This week, King not only confirmed he is stepping aside, but also endorsed Brown.
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While the decision ends King's campaign, he said it doesn't end his public service. 'While this chapter is ending, my commitment to our community is not,' he stated. 'I will continue working to make that vision a reality, serving and staying engaged in the work that matters most.'
District 3 includes southwest Charlotte and the Steele Creek area. The race has drawn further attention after Brown was indicted in June for allegedly conspiring with her daughters to fraudulently obtain over $100,000 in pandemic relief funds. She has pleaded not guilty.
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