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Veleria M. Levy
Party:
Democrat
Incumbent:
No
Age:
Approximately 58
Previous experience in elected office:
None; defeated four-term incumbent Nasif Majeed in the March primary
Occupation:
"Public health strategist"; former pharmaceutical account representative
Description:
Levy’s top issues focus on increasing funding for public education, including expanded childcare access and higher teacher pay; addressing affordable housing and manageable energy costs; and ensuring comprehensive healthcare for women, including Medicaid and preventative care. She was an organizer in North Carolina for Barack Obama’s 2008 campaign and was the 2nd vice chair of the N.C. Democratic Party.
Other personal:
Levy has lived in Charlotte for two decades. She has spent many years as a healthcare and HIV advocacy leader, serving as interim executive director and former board chair of the North Carolina AIDS Action Network. She is the mother of a son with epilepsy. She holds a bachelor’s from North Carolina A&T State University and a master's degree from Wake Forest University School of Law.