2026 General Election: November 3, 2026. New info launches early October.
Cyril Jefferson
Party:
Democrat
Incumbent:
No
Age:
34
Previous experience in elected office:
High Point City Mayor (2023 - present); High Point City Council Ward 1 (2019 - 2023)
Occupation:
Mayor of High Point; Founder of Change Often, a consulting firm for nonprofits and philanthropic organizations
Description:
Jefferson's top issues are affordability, "healthcare & hunger relief," safeguarding democracy, "education & workforce development" and "economic development & infrastructure." He aspires to "oppose reckless tariffs," "fight back against excessive junk fees and corporate price gouging," "lower prescription drug prices by expanding Medicare's negotiating power," keep "government out of the doctor's office" and "expand affordable childcare so parents can work.”
Other personal:
Jefferson is the mayor of High Point and was a city council member there. He was formerly a music teacher and high school band director. He is married and the father of two. Jefferson has a bachelor's degree from North Carolina A&T State University.