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  • Beasley, Budd, and seven other candidates running in North Carolina’s U.S. Senate general election on Nov. 8

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    Former state supreme court justice Cheri Beasley (D), U.S. Rep Ted Budd (R), and seven others are running in the general election on Nov. 8, 2022, to represent North Carolina in the U.S. Senate. Incumbent Sen. Richard Burr (R)—who first took office in 2005—is not seeking re-election, making this an open seat race. In 2020,…

  • $275,000 spent with USPS from North Carolina campaign accounts

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    In North Carolina, state-level candidates and PACs have spent $275,000 from their campaign accounts on services from the United States Postal Service in the 2022 election cycle so far. USPS received 0.48 percent of all $57.3 million in reported expenditures.  According to North Carolina State Board of Elections reports, here are the top candidates and…

  • The top fundraisers in the North Carolina State Senate

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    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.…

  • The top fundraisers in the North Carolina House

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    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.…

  • Timothy Moore raised more than any other Republican House candidate in North Carolina

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    North Carolina Republican candidates and officeholders have raised $21.3 million during the 2022 election cycle. Among state House candidates and officeholders, Timothy Moore has raised more than any other Republican. Moore represents House District 111 and is running for re-election in 2022. Moore raised $1.7 million and spent $643,170 between Jan. 1, 2021, and Jun.…

  • Rachel Hunt raised more than any other Democratic House Rep. in North Carolina

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    North Carolina Democratic candidates and officeholders have raised $12.8 million during the 2022 election cycle. Among state House candidates and officeholders, Rachel Hunt has raised more than any other Democrat. Hunt is the representative for House District 103 and is running for election to the North Carolina State Senate to represent District 42 in 2022.…

  • North Carolina senate president raises $2,036,086 this election cycle

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    According to campaign finance reports filed with the North Carolina State Board of Elections, North Carolina Lt. Governor Mark Robinson has raised $2,036,086 and spent $799,763 between Jan. 1, 2021, and Feb. 28, 2022. Robinson currently serves as the president of the state senate. Robinson is a member of the Republican Party and assumed office…

  • North Carolina attorney general raises $2.3 million this election cycle

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    According to the most recent campaign finance reports filed with the North Carolina State Board of Elections, North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein has raised $2.3 million and spent $546,806 between Jan. 1, 2021, and Apr. 30, 2022. Stein has raised more money than any other state-level candidate in the 2022 election cycle. Stein is…

  • North Carolina Republican candidates have raised $4.5 million more than Democrats

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    In North Carolina, candidates who have filed state campaign finance reports have raised $43.2 million between Jan. 1, 2021, and Apr. 30, 2022. State-level Democratic candidates have raised $12.8 million and Republican candidates have raised $17.3 million.  Top 10 Democratic candidates, by donations (1/1/2021 – 4/30/2022) In the 2022 election cycle, 252 state-level Democrats have…

  • North Carolina legislature proposes LGBTQ curriculum ban in grades K-3

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    A North Carolina Senate proposed bill was amended on May 24, 2022, to prohibit public schools from teaching LGBTQ curriculum in kindergarten through third grade.  The bill, titled the Parents’ Bill of Rights, requires K-12 public schools and local school boards to adopt procedures that notify parents of a change in their child’s mental or…