Jessica Finkel

Jessica Finkel

Democratic Party

Candidate, Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 1

Elections and appointments

Next election

March 3, 2026

Education

Bachelor's

University of Florida, 2019

Personal

Profession

Marketing

Contact

Campaign website

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Jessica Finkel (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners to represent District 1 in North Carolina. Finkel is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.^[source]

Finkel completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Jessica Finkel earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Florida in 2019. Finkel's career experience includes working in marketing.

Elections

2026

See also: Municipal elections in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (2026)

General election

The primary will occur on March 3, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

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General election for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 1

Aaron Marin (R) is running in the general election for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 1 on November 3, 2026.

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Democratic primary

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Democratic primary for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 1

Jessica Finkel (D), Morris McAdoo (D), and Adam Pasiak (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 1 on March 3, 2026.

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		Jessica Finkel
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		Adam Pasiak

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Republican primary

The Republican primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled. Aaron Marin (R) advanced from the Republican primary for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 1 without appearing on the ballot.

Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2026

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Jessica Finkel completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Finkel's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

After moving to Mecklenburg County in 2019, my husband and I quickly fell in love with our new home. Soon after settling in, I joined the Climate Reality Project and Sunrise Movement and began taking on more responsibility as I became more entrenched in our community.

Throughout the pandemic, I helped organize for climate and racial justice, both virtually and, eventually, in person. Throughout the past six years, I’ve helped organize marches, door-knocked, gathered petition signatures, and relentlessly strived to create a safe and healthy community for all people.

My community is what pushes me to help build a greater future for Mecklenburg County. My friends and neighbors inspire me every day to be the best version of myself and are truly representative of how special our county is. Because of the people I’ve befriended, worked beside, and marched with, I am deeply dedicated to justice and activism in my work.

As the former co-coordinator of the Charlotte hub of the Sunrise Movement, the former secretary of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg NAACP, and active member of the JVP Charlotte pod, I will fight every day to ensure we provide justice for all and create a thriving community in Mecklenburg County.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Housing: A Human Right, Not a Market Luxury

  - Expand affordable and workforce housing to ensure stability, safety, and dignity for every family.

  - Prioritize anti-displacement strategies that keep long-time residents rooted in their communities.

  - Support community-driven development with non-profits and grassroots organizations already doing the work on the ground in Mecklenburg County.

  - Ensure residents are aware of county funds for lowering energy bills and making housing more stable through programs like HOMES and LIHEAP
• Environmental Stewardship and Smart Growth - Protect air and water quality, preserve tree canopy, and expand accessible green space through community gardens, access to bike lanes, and laying the foundation for 15-minute neighborhoods - Champion renewable energy programs by taking advantage of funds available through the Inflation Reduction Act. - Ensure environmental justice: frontline Black and brown neighborhoods should not bear disproportionate pollution. - We cannot have housing justice, racial justice, or economic justice without considering environmental justice.
• Providing Educational Stability and Equality for All Communities Support liveable wages and access to proper resources for all teachers. Address the lack of third spaces for our youth in Mecklenburg County to build community and offer educational opportunities outside of the traditional school settings. Invest in school upgrades across the county, including in electric buses, solar panels, and more, to ensure every student has access to the resources and structures they need to thrive.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

- Environmental Justice, including Parks and Rec

- Affordability
- Public Transportation

- Public and Mental Health Services

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Charlotte Muslim Cacus

Excellent Rating from LGBTQ Mecklenburg Democrats
Progressive Democrats of America

Meck for Change

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