Dimple Ajmera

Dimple Tansen Ajmera (born September 2, 1986) is an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, she has served on the Charlotte City Council since 2017.

Ajmera was born in Surat, India, and immigrated to Los Angeles with her family when she was 16. Her parents relocated the family to Durham, North Carolina, where they found work as housekeepers. Ajmera attended Southern High School.

After receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from the University of Southern California in 2008, Ajmera worked at Deloitte & Touche LLP. Later that year, she returned to North Carolina to work for TIAA-CREF. She worked there for six years until she became involved in local politics.

In 2017, Ajmera was unanimously appointed to fill the remainder of Rep. John Autry's term in the City Council representing the 5th district. Later in 2017, Ajmera successfully ran for an At-Large seat on the City Council. At the beginning of her term, Ajmera stated that she wished to develop affordable housing and to bring economic development to East Charlotte. In 2019, Ajmera was elected to serve a second term. She entered this term highlighting her intent to concentrate on affordable housing, economic development, and the environment.

Ajmera announced her run for the North Carolina State Treasurer election in late 2019. January and February polling in the North Carolina Democratic primary placed her as the frontrunner, though with 80% of voters still undecided.

Ajmera is a Certified Public Accountant. She is married to Dr. Vaibhav Bajaj, a dentist.