Tag: north carolina
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Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in North Carolina approve recreational marijuana use
On Sep. 7, 2023, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), a federally recognized tribe in North Carolina, approved a ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana use by a vote of 70% to 30%. The measure allows for the possession and use of marijuana for adults 21 years of age and older within the Qualla…
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Consumer group launches campaign opposing Duke Energy’s ESG policies
The consumer watchdog organization Consumers Research launched a campaign August 24, opposing the ESG policies in use by North Carolina’s Duke Energy. Ballotpedia tracks support for and opposition to the environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) investing movement. To learn more about arguments for, against, and about ESG, click here. For more information on reform…
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Governor Roy Cooper (D) vetoes two bills from Aug. 21-27
Governor Roy Cooper (D) vetoed two bills from Aug. 21-27. The two bills are below: Cooper vetoed S747, an act to make various changes regarding election laws. The bill encompassed a range of modifications, from administrative requirements and adjusted deadlines to protocols concerning polling observers, mail-in ballots, and same-day registration. In his veto message, Cooper…
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Charlotte, North Carolina, to hold primaries on Sept. 12
The primary election for Charlotte, North Carolina, is on Sept. 12, 2023. Candidates are competing to advance to the general election scheduled for Nov. 7, 2023. The filing deadline to run was on July 21, 2023. Candidates filed for Charlotte City Council and mayor of Charlotte. Incumbent Vi Alexander Lyles (D) and Lucille Puckett (D)…
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Two new candidates declare in North Carolina
Ballotpedia tracked two new state-level candidates in North Carolina between Aug. 21 and Aug. 27. This was one fewer candidate than the prior week. Both of the candidates are Democrats running in 2024, one for state executive office and one for the state legislature. Details on these candidates are below: Gabriel Esparza (D) is running…
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North Carolina governor vetoes elections bill
On Aug. 24, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) vetoed S747, a bill making a number of changes to the state’s election laws. The bill includes provisions expanding the role of election observers, including allowing the chair of each political party in a county to appoint two registered voters of that county as election observers…
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Election legislation roundup: General Assembly of North Carolina
As of Aug. 20, members of the North Carolina General Assembly, which includes the North Carolina House of Representatives and the North Carolina State Senate, have passed nine bills related to election administration since the beginning of the year. Of those nine bills, legislators passed one during the week of Aug. 14-20. Republicans sponsored the…
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Three new candidates declare in North Carolina
Ballotpedia tracked three new state-level candidates in North Carolina between Aug. 14 and Aug. 20. This was one fewer candidate than the prior week. One of those candidates is a Democrat and two are Republicans. All three are running for state executive offices in 2024. Details on these candidates are below: Charles Ingram (D) is…
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Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: North Carolina roundup
North Carolina is holding elections, including for state executive offices, on Nov. 7, 2023, and Nov. 5, 2024. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office. Below is a selection of responses…
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Voters of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, located within North Carolina, will decide on a marijuana legalization measure on Sep. 7
Two measures will appear on the ballot for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) voters on Sep. 7, 2023. One measure would allow mixed beverage permits for qualified establishments on tribal lands, and the other measure would legalize marijuana for adults who are at least 21 years old. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians…