Caleb Theodros

Caleb Theodros

Democratic Party

Candidate, North Carolina State Senate District 41

North Carolina State Senate District 41

Tenure

2025 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

0

Predecessor: Natasha Marcus (D)

Compensation

Base salary

$13,951/year

Per diem

$104/day

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Next election

March 3, 2026

Education

High school

Cato Middle College High School

Bachelor's

University of North Carolina, Charlotte

Contact

Official website

Personal Facebook

Caleb Theodros (Democratic Party) is a member of the North Carolina State Senate, representing District 41. He assumed office on January 1, 2025. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.

Theodros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the North Carolina State Senate to represent District 41. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on March 3, 2026.^[source]

Biography

Caleb Theodros graduated from Cato Middle College High School. He earned a bachelor's degree in economics and political science from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. His career experience includes working as a banker and a community organizer.

Sponsored legislation

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Committee assignments

2025-2026

Theodros was assigned to the following committees:

• Appropriations on Department of Transportation Committee
• Education/Higher Education Committee
• Senate Transportation Committee

Elections

2026

See also: North Carolina State Senate elections, 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.

Democratic primary

Democratic primary for North Carolina State Senate District 41

Incumbent Caleb Theodros (D) is running in the Democratic primary for North Carolina State Senate District 41 on March 3, 2026.

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Republican primary

Republican primary for North Carolina State Senate District 41

Kevin Gray (R) is running in the Republican primary for North Carolina State Senate District 41 on March 3, 2026.

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2024

See also: North Carolina State Senate elections, 2024

General election

General election for North Carolina State Senate District 41

Caleb Theodros won election in the general election for North Carolina State Senate District 41 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Caleb Theodros (D)	100.0	95,805

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 95,805
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for North Carolina State Senate District 41

Caleb Theodros defeated Lucille Puckett, Kendrick Cunningham, and Robert Bruns in the Democratic primary for North Carolina State Senate District 41 on March 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Caleb Theodros	42.8	7,230
		Lucille Puckett	31.2	5,268
	Submit photo	Kendrick Cunningham	16.5	2,784
		Robert Bruns	9.4	1,593

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 16,875
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Endorsements

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2019

See also: City elections in Charlotte, North Carolina (2019)

General election

General election for Charlotte City Council District 3

Victoria Watlington won election in the general election for Charlotte City Council District 3 on November 5, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Victoria Watlington (D)	98.7	7,765
		Other/Write-in votes	1.3	102

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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Charlotte City Council District 3

Victoria Watlington defeated Terry Brown Jr. and Caleb Theodros in the primary for Charlotte City Council District 3 on September 10, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Victoria Watlington (D)	43.8	3,322
		Terry Brown Jr. (D)	41.0	3,105
		Caleb Theodros (D)	15.2	1,154

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Campaign themes

2026

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2024

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

As a representative of the district, a contributor to its economic fabric, and someone who's invested in its future, I've seen our potential. I'm driven to spark economic growth, elevate our schools, and prioritize mental health. Join me in shaping a district where dreams are nurtured, schools shine, and well-being takes center stage. Together, let's inspire a community where every achievement lights the way for a brighter future.

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?

• Economic Development
• Education
• Mental Health

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Economic development isn't just a buzzword; it's a commitment to shaping a future where every resident has the chance to thrive. I believe in providing not just jobs but meaningful careers—opportunities that can transform lives.

To achieve this, we need to strategically attract industries that offer not only employment but long-term, sustainable careers. This requires a comprehensive approach, including targeted training programs to equip our workforce with the skills demanded by these industries.



In particular, I'm passionate about leveraging the potential of technology and new-age manufacturing. These sectors not only drive innovation but also present unique opportunities for individuals who may not hold traditional college degrees. By investing in training and education tailored to these fields, we can unlock doors for a broader range of our community, ensuring that everyone has access to the opportunities of the future.

My vision for economic development is rooted in inclusivity, sustainability, and the belief that every resident should have the chance to build a meaningful career. Together, let's shape an economic landscape that works for everyone in District 41.

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2019

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Campaign website

Theodros' campaign website stated the following:

“	Caleb was a student at Harding High School who noticed the lack of access that he and his peers from the west-side received compared to other sides of town. He’s running for Charlotte City Council District 3 so that through transportation, economic development, and creating a safer area for our kids, we may see everyone in our community have an equal chance to thrive. The right to live where you work: which means work with individuals, families, and seniors to develop the affordable housing options that we need now in Charlotte. I am committed to moving forward to create real solutions, for the real families and seniors I speak to every day. The lack of affordable housing options is hurting everyone in our local economy, including our low income and middle income families. We need our solutions to be forward thinking and intentional; like prioritizing our housing dollars in transit oriented sites. Areas near light rail and transit, to build needed affordable housing and walkable communities along transit lines. The right to participate in our economy: Government needs to be an ally to our community members who are willing and able to work. We need to create and promote good stable jobs, and recognize that women and people of color are disproportionately represented among low-wage workers. We can do this by also focusing on our manufacturing sector. Manufacturing is a complex industry, where District 3 is home to so many of these companies. An industry where you don’t need to have a college degree, but if you’re willing to invest in yourself and receive the proper training, they you won’t only have a job, but a career. The right to be safe from violence in our communities: Using a holistic approach, by including communities and our private partner, we can address this growing problem. We need to approach crime through the same same sense that the public health looks at problems, which is through preventative lens. We often address these issues after someone has been sent to prison or the hospital, but we often find ourselves too late. We need to increase our investments to organizations like the Mayor’s Youth Employment program, where we’re giving our young folks positive and productive things to do outside of school. The right to affordably travel anywhere in the city: As your City Councilmember, I will push to expedite projects to better connect our city so we have safe streets, bikable and walkable communities, and public transportation solutions. But transportation conversation can’t only be about our light rail system. We need more bussing options for our district including more accountable from those who work at CATS. No one riding the bus should be reprimanded at work because their bus was running late. Put simply, Caleb is running for Charlotte City Council District 3 because now, more than ever, we need a new generation of leaders who will push for bold solutions to our most pressing problems, while understanding and having learned from community partners and leaders who have been here for decades. If elected, Caleb will be a passionate advocate for protecting the rights of our families and will fight each and every day for the people of the District 3.	”
—Caleb Theodros’ campaign website (2019)

Campaign finance summary

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Caleb Theodros campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	North Carolina State Senate District 41	Won general	$16,178	$15,572
Grand total			$16,178	$15,572
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by Natasha Marcus (D)	North Carolina State Senate District 41 2025-Present	Succeeded by -

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Current members of the North Carolina State Senate

Leadership

Majority Leader:Michael Lee

Minority Leader:Sydney Batch

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Norman Sanderson (R)

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Bob Brinson (R)

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Eldon Newton (R)

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Kandie Smith (D)

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Michael Lazzara (R)

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Michael Lee (R)

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William Rabon (R)

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Brent Jackson (R)

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Benton Sawrey (R)

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Lisa Barnes (R)

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Jim Burgin (R)

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Lisa Grafstein (D)

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Dan Blue (D)

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Jay Chaudhuri (D)

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Gale Adcock (D)

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Sydney Batch (D)

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Terence Everitt (D)

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Val Applewhite (D)

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Natalie Murdock (D)

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Tom McInnis (R)

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Sophia Chitlik (D)

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Graig Meyer (D)

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Danny Britt (R)

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Amy Galey (R)

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Phil Berger (R)

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Michael Garrett (D)

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Gladys Robinson (D)

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Dave Craven (R)

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Steven Jarvis (R)

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Dana Jones (R)

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Paul Lowe (D)

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Carl Ford (R)

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Chris Measmer (R)

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Todd Johnson (R)

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Eddie Settle (R)

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Vickie Sawyer (R)

District 38

Mujtaba Mohammed (D)

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DeAndrea Salvador (D)

District 40

Joyce Waddell (D)

District 41

Caleb Theodros (D)

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Woodson Bradley (D)

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Brad Overcash (R)

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Ted Alexander (R)

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Mark Hollo (R)

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Warren Daniel (R)

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Timothy Moffitt (R)

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Julie Mayfield (D)

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Kevin Corbin (R)

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