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Krista Bokhari
Party:
Republican
Incumbent:
No
Previous experience in elected office:
None; ran unsuccessfully for NC House Seat 104 in 2024
Age:
46
Occupation:
Marketing director at The Bokhari Group, according to LinkedIn
Description:
Bokhari’s platform includes promoting transparency in government, improving public safety and transit, bringing “checks and balances” to City Council, supporting job growth and higher wages, and lowering taxes for working families. She previously ran for NC House in 2024 and was considered for her husband’s former City Council seat, but lost in a close City Council vote. She describes herself as “a South Park resident and community advocate for almost 20 years.” Regarding the transit tax, she told The Election Hub she is “cautiously optimistic about supporting this effort” but that “we are asking for billions of dollars without a clear, comprehensive plan in place.”
Other personal:
Bokhari is married to former Councilmember Tariq Bokhari, who resigned earlier in 2025 to become Deputy Administrator at the Federal Transit Administration. She earned a bachelor’s degree in event management from Radford University and has three children in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools system. She was endorsed by The Charlotte Observer in the primary and MeckGOP in the general election.
The Election Hub Questionnaire
Please provide demographic information about yourself to help voters (age, education, current occupation, where you live).
Age 46
BA in Marketing from Radford University
South Park Resident and community advocate for almost 20 years
Why are you running for this role and why should voters pick you? Please share any experience in an elected role that would be relevant to voters.
Over the years, I have loved working behind the scenes with the constituents of District 6 to make it a better place to live and work but now I am ready to step up as my own leader, with my own strategy and leadership style.
My campaign is built on being the ear that listens and the voice that advocates for District 6. I’m ready to fight for smarter growth, safer communities, and a transparent government that truly listens. I will work closely with community and neighborhood leaders, turning their concerns into clear action plans with ongoing tracking and follow-up.
Over the past eight years in constituent services, I’ve gained a firsthand understanding of District 6 and Charlotte’s biggest challenges: rising crime and a revolving-door justice system, neighborhoods struggling under the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), and city budgets that often overlook reinvestment in the communities that fund them.
I’m ready to hit the ground running, whether that’s helping neighborhoods navigate rezonings or working with the General Assembly to address gaps in our criminal justice system. I want to make an immediate, positive impact for both the city and District 6.
Beyond my experience, one of the key reasons to support me is the risk we face from one-party rule. There are only two seats left on the council traditionally held by Republicans, and I’m running to keep our leaders accountable, ensure transparency, and work toward a stronger District and city for everyone.
What is one thing you would like to accomplish in the first six months if elected?
After listening to residents, not just in District 6, but across Charlotte, my first goal would be to amend the language in the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) to reinstate single-family zoning in interior neighborhoods. The recent zoning changes have led to a host of unintended consequences, including increased congestion, parking issues, infrastructure strain, and the loss of our tree canopy.
It’s time to honor the voices of our communities and take action. City leaders called the UDO a “living, breathing document" now we must follow through on that promise and make the necessary changes.
What is your position on the proposed transit tax and why? Will you vote in favor of it or against it in November?
I’m cautiously optimistic about supporting this effort, but I’ll be watching the next steps very closely. I appreciate the legislature’s requirement for road funding and preserving local spending commitments. For me transparency and accountability must remain front and center.
We are asking for billions of dollars without a clear, comprehensive plan in place. I fully understand how transformational this investment could be for Charlotte, but it must be done the right way. I won’t support it if it turns into another backroom deal that benefits special interests rather than the people of Charlotte.
Every part of our city deserves to see transit improvements, not just a select few areas. We also need to make sure our leaders are wisely using the taxes we’ve already paid. While we have had local leaders make visits to the Capitol, we still haven’t seen a serious effort to secure available federal support. I want to change that and ensure Charlotte gets the investment it needs...done right, done fairly, and done for everyone.
What endorsements from any notable NC organizations or individuals have you received?
I have several notable state and local endorsements that I will be announcing soon.
Tell us something unexpected about you that voters may be interested to know.
In 2021, while walking my children home from the school bus stop, I was hit by a truck. That experience deeply impacted me and drives my passion for the Vision Zero initiative. I’m committed to making our streets safer for everyone, especially our most vulnerable neighbors.