2025 North Carolina General Election

Malcolm Graham

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Malcolm Graham is from Charleston, South Carolina. He attended Johnson C. Smith University, where he earned a bachelor's degree. He lives with his wife, Kim, and their two grown daughters in Charlotte.

Malcolm is a public speaker and media commentator. He previously worked as the executive director of Beds for Kids, a Charlotte-area nonprofit that provides beds and essential furniture to children and families in need. Earlier in his career, he spent a year working with youth for a family services organization, then worked at the Carolinas Minority Supplier Development Councils for over ten years, eventually becoming the executive director. He also held roles at Bank of America and Time Warner Cable, where he focused on ensuring the success of minority-owned and women-owned businesses.

Malcolm Graham (North Carolina) - Ballotpedia

Malcolm is currently a member of the Charlotte City Council, representing District 2. He was first elected in 2019 and is currently serving his second term. He previously served on the Charlotte City Council from 1999 to 2005 and in the North Carolina State Senate from 2005 to 2015.

As of September 4, 2025, Malcolm Graham’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Economy

Public Services

Supports prioritizing affordable housing in Charlotte, acknowledging the city's rapid growth and skyrocketing rental and homeownership costs, exacerbated by COVID-19 challenges.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports overhauling the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) and introducing new violence prevention strategies by reallocating certain responsibilities and budget from the CMPD into community-based programs.

Public Safety

As a city council member, helped secure $24.5 million in city funds to invest in six key corridors to improve infrastructure, transportation, housing, business development, and public safety.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports expanding literacy and civic engagement through programming and events.

Education

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