Monifa Drayton, the former director of the Mecklenburg County Democratic Party, defeated Vilma Leake, who was seeking her tenth term.

Political strategist Monifa "Mo" Drayton has secured a victory over longtime incumbent Vilma Leake in the Democratic primary ...

Drayton defeated longtime incumbent Vilma Leake in the Democratic primary for Mecklenburg County Commission District 2.

The Charlotte Observer's maps show precinct-by-precinct results of vote totals.

Monifa “Mo” Drayton will be the new face of District 2 in Mecklenburg County.

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Voters will decide which candidates move on for the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners, sheriff, and other state races.

CHARLOTTE – Monifa Drayton has defeated longtime Mecklenburg County Commissioner Vilma Leake in the 2026 midterm election.

Three long-serving Mecklenburg Democratic incumbents lost their primaries, while Sheriff Garry McFadden survived with 34% in a split field, highlighting divides over age, race and party loyalty.

Mecklenburg County Democrats ditched dealmaking for progressive new voices.