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You've proven that a woman whose father didn’t graduate from high school can become this city’s first female African-American mayor.

Democrat Vi Lyles, in her victory speech on Tuesday night after winning the mayoral race in Charlotte, N.C.

Democrat Vi Lyles, in her victory speech on Tuesday night after winning the mayoral race in Charlotte, N.C.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.
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