Biography
Jessica Bichler is the Democratic candidate for the North Carolina State Senate, District 7, in the November 3, 2026 general election, running against incumbent Michael Lee (R).[1][2] Bichler is a small business owner and yoga studio owner in Wilmington.[3]
Jessica Bichler earned a bachelor's degree from Ithaca College in 2000 and a graduate degree from the University of South Carolina in 2012, according to Ballotpedia.[2] In her Ballotpedia survey, Bichler describes herself as a working mother who has lived in Wilmington for almost 15 years and has spent more than a decade as a yoga teacher and studio owner supporting families in New Hanover County.[3]
Bichler's campaign messages center on the economy, education and the environment, including lower taxes for working families and the middle class, raising the minimum wage, increased state funding for public schools, and holding polluters accountable.[3] She lists lowering the cost of living, strengthening public education and protecting the environment as her top priorities.[3]
- 1.North Carolina State Senate elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Jessica Bichler - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Jessica Bichler - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
North Carolina Senate District 7
Jessica Bichler is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for North Carolina Senate District 7 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.