Tag: north carolina
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The top fundraisers in the North Carolina House
Campaign finance requirements govern how much money candidates may receive from individuals and organizations, how often they must report those contributions, and how much individuals, organizations, and political entities may contribute to campaigns. While campaign finance is not the only factor in electoral outcomes, successful fundraising can provide a candidate with advantages during a campaign.…
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The top fundraisers among North Carolina statewide elected offices
Campaign finance requirements govern how much money candidates may receive from individuals and organizations, how often they must report those contributions, and how much individuals, organizations, and political entities may contribute to campaigns. While campaign finance is not the only factor in electoral outcomes, successful fundraising can provide a candidate with advantages during a campaign.…
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These 10 North Carolina contributors gave over $6.6 million
In North Carolina politics, state-level candidates and political action committees have received $219.1 million in total contributions between Jan. 1, 2021, and Dec. 31, 2022. The 10 largest contributors gave more than $6.6 million, or 3 percent of all contributions. These are the top 10 individual contributors to North Carolina state-level candidates and committees in…
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Election legislation roundup: North Carolina State Senate
As of Feb. 26, Ballotpedia has tracked three election-related bills in the North Carolina State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the three, Ballotpedia tracked one from Feb. 20-26. A bipartisan group of legislators sponsored the bill. The bill is: NC S137: Const. Amendment/Repeal Literacy Test, Sens. Gale Adcock (D), Valencia Applewhite (D),…
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Election legislation roundup: North Carolina House of Representatives
As of Feb. 19, Ballotpedia has tracked eight election-related bills in the North Carolina House of Representatives since the beginning of the year. Of the eight, Ballotpedia tracked four from Feb. 13-19. Republicans sponsored all four bills. The bills are: NC H27: Elect Thomasville City Bd. of Ed, Reps. Larry Potts (R) and Samuel Watford…
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Election legislation roundup: North Carolina State Senate
As of Feb. 19, Ballotpedia has tracked two election-related bills in the North Carolina State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the two, Ballotpedia tracked one from Feb. 13-19. Republicans sponsored the bill. The bill is: NC S88: Election Day Integrity Act, Sens. Ted Alexander (R), Lisa Barnes (R), Kevin Corbin (R), Warren Daniel…
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These North Carolina State Senate candidates raised the most money and lost
Elections for all 50 seats in the North Carolina State Senate took place on Nov. 8, 2022. Republicans held a 28-22 majority heading into the election. This article details the five candidates who raised the most money and lost their election. In the 2022 election cycle, 37 of 50 general elections were contested. The losing…
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These North Carolina State House candidates raised the most money and lost
Elections for all 120 seats in the North Carolina House of Representatives took place on Nov. 8, 2022. Republicans held a 69-51 majority heading into the election. This article details the five candidates who raised the most money and lost their election. In the 2022 election cycle, 85 of 120 general elections were contested. The…
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Thirty-four of 54 North Carolina House committee chairs raised less money than the average member this cycle
Elections for all 120 seats in the North Carolina House of Representatives took place on Nov. 8, 2022. Republicans held a 69-51 majority heading into the election. Committee chair fundraising State legislative committee chairs set a committee’s legislative agenda. Some committee chairs raise significantly more money than their non-chair counterparts in the state legislature. The…
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Thirteen of 20 North Carolina State Senate committee chairs raised less money than the average member this cycle
Elections for all 50 seats in the North Carolina State Senate took place on Nov. 8, 2022. Republicans held a 28-22 majority heading into the election. Committee chair fundraising State legislative committee chairs set a committee’s legislative agenda. Some committee chairs raise significantly more money than their non-chair counterparts in the state legislature. The average…