Runner-up Sept 9, 2025 Charlotte Democratic mayoral primary (12.3% to Lyles 70%+). Prior runs: US Senate 2022, US House 2024. Small business owner (VP, Maginnis Bros. Holding Company). Former US Marine, former Ameriprise Financial advisor. Spent four months in Copenhagen with family after September 2025 primary loss studying transit/housing/infrastructure. On 2026-05-15 wrote to Charlotte City Council asking to be considered for the interim mayor appointment after Vi Lyles' June 30 resignation.