Robert T. Drakeford is an American businessman and politician, who previously served in the North Carolina House of Representatives representing the 107th district, covering north Charlotte and southwest Huntersville.

A Democrat, he was appointed to the seat on September 24, 2024, following the death of incumbent Kelly Alexander.

He graduated from Elon University with a Bachelor of Science in accounting.

[2] Following Kelly Alexander's death, Drakeford was unanimously nominated by the Mecklenburg County Democratic Party Executive Committee to fill the vacancy.

He assumed office on September 24, 2024, and is not running for re-election to a full term.