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Cyril Jefferson

DEMOCRAT

Cyril Jefferson is running for North Carolina U.S. Representative, District 6, Democratic Primary.

Personal background

Cyril Jefferson is from Utica, New York. He has a bachelor's degree in liberal studies from North Carolina A&T State University and High Point University. He and his wife, Raven Dawkins, have two sons together.

Professional background

Cyril currently works as industry practice director for higher education at Stratagon. He previously worked as principal consultant at Change Often - Social Innovation Firm, as adjunct faculty in adult education at Guilford Technical Community College, as master teacher in the music department at High Point Christian Academy, as student support specialist and youth development consultant at Communities In Schools of High Point, as a substitute teacher for Guilford County Schools, as alumni network development consultant at Communities In Schools National Office, and as fundraising campaign associate at United Way of Greater High Point.

Political background

Cyril currently serves as the Mayor for High Point, District 6. He was first elected in 2023 and is in his 1st term.

Economy

Supports modernizing infrastructure and creating more houses.

As a business consultant, helped launch Thrive High Point, a business initiative that raised over $3 million to support local entrepreneurs.

As a community leader, helped bring Carolina Core FC, a professional soccer team, to the area, sparking new investment and economic activity.

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Public Safety

Plans to invest in "modern policing, mental-health response teams, and youth prevention programs" to enhance public safety.

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Healthcare

Supports protecting Medicaid and Medicare, lowering drug costs, and expanding mental health care.

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Education

Supports raising teacher salaries, expanding affordable childcare, and creating debt-free career pathways through apprenticeships.

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Energy & the Environment

As of January 2, 2026, Cyril Jefferson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Foreign Policy and Immigration

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Voting & Elections

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