2026 General Election: November 3, 2026. New info launches early October.
Monifa (Mo) Drayton
Party:
Democrat
Incumbent:
No
Age:
Approximately 48
Previous experience in elected office:
None
Occupation:
CEO of a strategic planning firm; chair of the Mecklenburg Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board
Description:
Drayton’s website identifies her top issues as equity, affordable housing, public safety, access to healthcare and food, environmental protection, senior protections and transparent, community-centered governance in Mecklenburg County District 2. Her website advocates for anti-displacement policies and property tax stabilization to protect long-term homeowners, expanded affordable housing and community land trusts, increased access to healthcare and behavioral health services and investments in food access. She is the former executive director of the Mecklenburg County Democratic Party. She resigned just after the 2024 presidential election because she says it was a "humiliating" work environment.
Other personal:
Drayton has been a Charlotte resident for many years. She serves as the CEO of a strategic planning firm. She says that in her spare time, she enjoys global travel, golf, live music and spending time with family and friends. Drayton holds a bachelor’s degree from South Carolina State University and a master’s degree from UNC Charlotte.