Bobby Drakeford

Bobby Drakeford
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Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 107th district
In office September 24, 2024 – January 1, 2025
Preceded by	Kelly Alexander
Succeeded by	Aisha Dew

Personal details
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, who previously served in the North Carolina House of Representatives representing 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

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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 Doctor from the University of North Carolina School of Law.^[1]

Career

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Drakeford is the founder and CEO of real estate and development firm the Drakeford Company.^[2]

North Carolina House of Representatives

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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]

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North Carolina House of Representatives

Preceded by

Kelly Alexander

Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
from the 107th district
2024–2025

Succeeded by

Aisha Dew

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