Lucille Irene Puckett

Lucille Irene Puckett is the Democratic candidate for the North Carolina House of Representatives, District 91, in the 2026 general election. The Democratic primary for the seat was cancelled, and she advanced to the November 3, 2026 ballot opposite incumbent Republican Kyle Hall ¹.

Born in Detroit, Michigan, Puckett now resides in Charlotte, North Carolina. She earned a bachelor’s degree from South Carolina State University and a master’s degree from the University of Phoenix ¹. Her professional background includes community advocacy with the National Action Network, membership in ACORN, directing Project Pacts Today, and serving on the board of the Charlotte Housing Authority ¹.

Puckett has a history of seeking elected office in North Carolina. In 2022 she filed to run in the Democratic primary for mayor of Charlotte, and she again appeared on the mayoral primary ballot in 2024, challenging incumbent Vi Lyles ¹¹¹⁹. She also ran for the state Senate in District 41 in 2024, receiving 31.2% of the vote (5,268 votes) in the Democratic primary, where she was defeated by Caleb Theodros ¹.

Her campaign for the state House emphasizes her experience in community organizing and housing advocacy, though specific platform details are not provided in the available sources. Puckett’s candidacy reflects a continued effort to represent Charlotte and the broader Mecklenburg County area at the state level.

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