The last Presidential election cycle was eye opening, but I am boldly still committing to the Party's promise to embrace and serve all people, regardless of race, age, gender, creed, or economic status, and now, in today’s climate, where both history and progress face erasure, I am determined to protect the truth.

My diverse experiences have given me the insight to see that the Secretary’s role is more than administrative, so here’s what I’ll prioritize in this role:

  • Accuracy: Maintain clear and timely communication to ensure members stay informed and engaged.

  • Transparency: Uphold record-keeping integrity, safeguarding history and decisions for future generations.

  • Representation: Foster open channels for feedback while ensuring consistent messaging that reflects and advances voter interests.

  • Sustainable Growth: Support fundraising and outreach efforts to expand our local impact.

We need leaders who bring both passion and vision to the table, and my experiences and values have equipped me to do so. Let’s work together to create a stronger, more inclusive Democratic Party that truly represents Mecklenburg County and the electorate we seek to serve.

  • Accuracy

    Maintain clear and timely communication to ensure members stay informed and engaged.

  • Transparency

    Uphold record-keeping integrity, safeguarding history and decisions for future generations.

  • Representation

    Foster open channels for feedback while ensuring consistent messaging that reflects and advances voter interests.

  • Sustainable Growth

    Support fundraising and outreach efforts to expand our local impact.

I am Michele Slawon Tokpah, and I am announcing my candidacy for Secretary of the Mecklenburg County Democratic Party, a role that aligns with my personal journey, professional expertise, and unwavering belief in the principles of our Party.

As a daughter of Liberian immigrants who sought refuge for themselves and their children right here in Mecklenburg County due to civil unrest abroad, I have witnessed firsthand the blessings of liberty that the Democratic Party works tirelessly to ensure.

It is with keen awareness that my heart for service was cultivated at an early age. As a child, I was a Girl Scout and avid volunteer, and as an adolescent I supported advocacy efforts for various causes both on and off campus. I have donated my time and talents to organizations committed to community and social wellbeing, and I’ve built a career as a capacity builder and organizational leader for multinational companies, but my journey with the Democratic Party started over 15 years ago when I began participating in grassroots efforts for local and national campaigns.

The last Presidential election cycle was eye opening, but I am boldly still committing to the Party's promise to embrace and serve all people, regardless of race, age, gender, creed, or economic status. I have always offered myself to causes that reflect my passion for diversity, equity, inclusion, and human rights, and now, in today’s climate, where both history and progress face erasure, I am determined to protect the truth.

This is a critical time for our party, our state, our nation, and the world. We need leaders who bring both passion and vision to the table, and I believe my experiences and values have equipped me to do so. Let’s work together to create a stronger, more inclusive Democratic Party that truly represents all of Mecklenburg County and the electorate we seek to serve.