Aisha Ophelia Dew

Aisha O. Dew is the incumbent Democratic member of the North Carolina House of Representatives for District 107 and is seeking re‑election in the November 3, 2026 general election. She first assumed office on January 1, 2025 and her current term runs until January 1, 2027, with the 2026 Democratic primary having been cancelled, allowing her to advance automatically to the ballot ¹⁷.

Dew was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina, and earned a bachelor’s degree from Salem College in 2000, graduating with a concentration in arts administration. She also completed additional studies in theater at the Yale School of Drama and attended Wake Forest University as part of her undergraduate experience, as noted by her professional biographies ¹⁰¹².

Before entering elected office, Dew built a career as a political strategist and consultant. She served as the state director for Bernie Sanders’ 2016 presidential campaign and later directed African‑American outreach for the campaign nationally. She has held leadership positions within the state party, including first vice‑chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party and chair of the Mecklenburg County Democratic Party. Dew also managed the successful 2017 campaign that elected Charlotte’s first African‑American woman mayor, Vi Lyles, and has worked as a political director for Higher Heights for America, a PAC focused on recruiting and supporting Black women candidates ¹¹¹².

In the legislature, Dew represents a district that includes parts of Charlotte and serves on the Progressive House Caucus. Her professional background is listed as “consultant” on the official NC General Assembly biography, and she has sponsored legislation during her term, though specific bills are not detailed here ⁷¹.

Outside of elected office, Dew participates in civic initiatives such as the Charlotte Commission on Reconciliation and Equity (CORE), which addresses racial and economic inequality in the city. She is also a frequent speaker on the intersection of faith, art, and politics, describing herself as a “Creative Change Agent” and appearing on media outlets including C‑Span and CNN ¹¹¹².

Dew’s campaign for 2026 emphasizes continued representation for District 107 and advancing progressive policies, though a formal campaign website is not listed among the sources. She remains a prominent figure in North Carolina Democratic politics, combining legislative work with broader community organizing and political mentorship.

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