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Let’s be transparent about our donors
It’s important that voters have the information they need about candidates seeking elected office. This includes our records and where we stand on important issues, and especially who has donated to our campaign. Unfortunately, the first official financial disclosure deadline was May 10, which doesn’t line up well with this year’s election calendar. Now it…
Read MoreRoe v. Wade is under attack in North Carolina
In the wake of the leaked draft decision purporting to overturn Roe v. Wade, it is, first, important to remember that this is only a draft decision and that abortion remains legal in this country. Second, this draft decision is not a huge surprise. It follows a clear and consistent Republican effort to end the right…
Read MoreI will not be bullied. I stand in solidarity with LGBTQ North Carolinians
Dear Friends, On Monday night at the close of our last legislative session for this year, I made a statement in solidarity with LGBTQ North Carolinians in response to Lt. Governor Mark Robinson’s recent, hateful statements about that community. He presides over the Senate, and I could not remain silent under his gavel any longer.…
Read MoreJulie Outlines Climate Agenda & NC Green New Deal
Julie Mayfield, candidate for North Carolina Senate District 49, outlines a Green New Deal for North Carolina — her bold agenda to meet the challenge of climate change — in a new campaign ad. The ad is available on her website, mayfieldforncsenate.com, and is running on social media. Mayfield, who is the co-director of conservation…
Read MoreTerry Van Duyn Endorses Julie Mayfield
North Carolina State Senator Terry Van Duyn has endorsed Julie Mayfield for the 49th Senate District in a new video released by the Mayfield campaign. In a release to the media, Senator Van Duyn states: “As a former board member of Lillian’s List, I know it is crucially important that women run and win and…
Read MoreI’ll Stand Up to Protect Our Elections From Raleigh’s Meddling
This week City Council will take an important vote on an issue that embodies one of my Senate campaign priorities — putting a stop to Raleigh’s overreach into the working of local governments. Last year, over the objections of 75% of city voters, the General Assembly imposed voting districts on Asheville city council elections and…
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