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Jordan Lopez

State HouseDemocrat

NC-NC HD-112 State House

Puerto Rican (Afro-Latino)·Democratic Freshman Co-Chair, NC House of Representatives (2025-2026)

Why This Race Matters

Lopez is the youngest legislator in the NC General Assembly and its first Afro-Latino member. He won District 112 after it became open when Tricia Cotham switched from Democrat to Republican in 2023, and Republican-led redistricting reshaped the seat into a safe Democratic district. Lopez ran unopposed in both the 2024 primary and general elections and is again unopposed for 2026.

The 2026 Democratic primary for District 112 was canceled because Lopez is the only filed candidate. As Democratic Freshman Co-Chair, he has co-sponsored the NC Environmental Waste Management Act, the Fair Maps Act, and an Election Day state holiday bill. District covers East Charlotte through UNC Charlotte in Mecklenburg County.

Key dates to watch: Primary on March 3, 2026 and General Election on November 3, 2026.

About

A native Charlottean proudly born and raised in East Charlotte, Jordan Lopez was raised by a single mother who taught him to value compassion, honesty, and hard work. A proud product of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, he was shaped by educators and community members who fostered his passion for service. Before his historic election, he served as a Policy Analyst for Governor Roy Cooper's "Hometown Strong" initiative, working with rural communities on placemaking, trails, and workforce development. At 26, he became the youngest legislator in the NC General Assembly and its first Afro-Latino member.

Family & Heritage

Puerto Rican heritage. Raised in East Charlotte by a single mother alongside his sister. Identifies as Black and Afro-Latino. Proud product of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

Political Career

Before Politics

Policy Analyst, Hometown Strong Initiative under Governor Roy Cooper (2021-2024); Legislative Assistant, NC General Assembly; Press Fellow and Congressional Intern, U.S. Congress (2018)

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from University of North Carolina at Greensboro (2016-2019); Master of Public Administration from North Carolina Central University (2021-2022), magna cum laude

Awards & Recognition

Youngest legislator in NC General Assembly; First Afro-Latino in NC General Assembly; Polaris Young Adult Leadership Fellow (2025-2026); President, UNC Greensboro College Democrats (2019)

Key Issues & Priorities

*Housing crisis
*Public transportation
*Immigration support
*Public education funding
*Infrastructure investment
*Economic opportunity
*Democratic process protection

Notable Legislation

NC Environmental Waste Management Act of 2025

Environmental protection legislation

Co-sponsored

Fair Maps Act

Ensures equitable district delimitation for all parties

Co-sponsored

Election Day State Holiday

Making Election Day a state holiday

Supported

Credit Card Fee Disclosure

Requires businesses to clearly disclose credit card payment fees

Supported

Endorsements

Working Families PartyPolitical
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Democratic PartyPolitical

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