Bobby Drakeford
Bobby Drakeford | |
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| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 107th district | |
| Assumed office September 24, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Kelly Alexander |
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| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Elon University (BS) Wake Forest University (MBA) University of North Carolina School of Law (JD) |
Robert T. Drakeford is an American businessman and politician serving in the North Carolina House of Representatives for the 107th district, covering north Charlotte and southwest Huntersville. A Democrat, he was appointed to the seat on September 24, 2024, following the death of incumbent Kelly Alexander.
Early life and education
[edit]Drakeford grew up in west Charlotte. He graduated from Elon University with a Bachelor of Science in accounting. He went on to earn a Master of Business Administration from Wake Forest University and a Juris Doctorate from the University of North Carolina School of Law.[1]
Career
[edit]Drakeford is the founder and CEO of real estate and development firm the Drakeford Company.[2]
North Carolina House of Representatives
[edit]Following Kelly Alexander's death, Drakeford was unanimously nominated by the Mecklenburg County Democratic Party Executive Committee to fill the vacancy. He assumed office on September 24, 2024, and is not running for re-election to a full term.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Hibbard, David (January 12, 2006). "Elon trustee named top Charlotte business leader". Elon University. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
- ^ Coats, Doug (October 9, 2024). "Charlotte native, real estate developer sworn in to serve remainder of Kelly Alexander's term". Queen City News. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
- ^ Jordan, Destiniee (September 19, 2024). "Democrats nominate Bobby Drakeford to fill vacant seat in NC House". QCity Metro. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
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[edit]- Living people
- Politicians from Charlotte, North Carolina
- Democratic Party members of the North Carolina House of Representatives
- 21st-century American politicians
- 21st-century African-American politicians
- African-American state legislators in North Carolina
- University of North Carolina School of Law alumni
- Elon University alumni
- Wake Forest University alumni