BREAKING 🚨 The North Carolina House has passed SB 257 aka the State Budget. It now heads to the Senate for a final vote before heading to Governor Josh Stein’s desk. The Governor then has 10 days to either sign the bill, allow the bill to become law without his signature, or veto it.

“There is no empirical data presented that supports a need for continuing the changing of rules and access to voting.” Rep. Amos Quick (D-D58) details how House Bill 958 aims to sow confusion and doubt amongst Black and marginalized voters across North Carolina #ncpol

Let’s be clear: This is a bad budget for North Carolina ‼️ Yes, there are raises for teachers and state employees Yes, there is funding for disaster recovery and Medicaid But it falls FAR from filling the funding gaps that lawmakers have purposely caused by refusing to pass a budget for 1000 days

BREAKING 🚨 The North Carolina House passes HB 958, a massive anti-voter package that will invite partisan interference and election sabotage into our state and local elections. #ncpol #votingrights

WE HAVE A STATE BUDGET 🐈 Can you guess how many pages it is? And how much time until the North Carolina General Assembly votes on it? How about what’s in it? Are we getting teacher and state pay raises?? #ncpol #taxes

“Why is the younger generation not turning out to vote?” Shavashti, a student from UNC-Chapel Hill, talks about the various obstacles Gen-Z faces as they head to the polls this fall, including cuts to campus voting sites, and what she’s doing to help others make a plan to vote. #ncpol #hb958

"We are obviously are dealing with a 35-page bill and we are trying to work through things currently. We expect this to go to the House floor on Wednesday." Rep. Blackwell (R-D86) speaking on HB 958, a massive anti-voter package aimed at disenfranchising thousands of voters. #ncpol

HAPPENING NOW: The House Elections Law Committee is hearing HB 958, a massive anti-voter package that would harm voters, invite election manipulation, and provide opportunities for partisan interference. WATCH HERE: www.ncleg.gov/LegislativeC...

HAPPENING NOW: The Columbus County Board of Elections is discussing plans to slash early voting across the county for the midterm election. A current proposal would cut sites from 5 to 1, forcing voters to drive over an hour to cast their ballots. WATCH LIVE ➡️ www.instagram.com/geecheeothel...

COLUMBUS COUNTY ‼️ The BOE has proposed slashing early voting sites for the 2026 Midterm Election, going from 5 precincts to just 1. Voters could end up driving over an hour just to vote. This Monday at 5:00pm, they’re hosting a public meeting to discuss plans More at demnc.co/electionsadvocacy 🗳️

Multiple constitutional amendments are moving through the North Carolina General Assembly, with some having already passed. NC voters may make the deciding factor when casting their ballots in November. Do you know what they are? ➡️ #ncpol

🚨BREAKING🚨 The General Assembly officially overrides Governor Stein’s veto of HB87, a measure that gives tax breaks to donors who fund private schools, effectively siphoning millions of federal dollars from public schools. It now becomes law going into effect ahead of the 26-27 school year #ncpol

Do you wonder which voters in your North Carolina county turned out more than others in the March primary? Did Republican men cast more ballots than Democratic women? Bob Hall and Adrienne Kelly, our former and current executive director, did the work so you don't have to. ⬇️

The NCSBE meeting just wrapped and here’s what you need to know 👇🏼 #ncpol 🪪 The voter ID exception process just got riskier. A unanimous vote (meaning both parties) used to protect your ballot from being tossed. Now it only takes a majority vote, which Republicans have in all 100 NC counties. 1/3

BREAKING: Your 15,000 comments on “presumptive noncitizens” submitted to the NCSBE made a difference. A fresh version of the rules just dropped and this is what we got 👇

Read our very own, Desmera Gatewood’s, personal essay ‘When America Bombs Little Girls’ featured in @indyweek.bsky.social indyweek.com/firstperson/...

Happy Birthday, Dolores Huerta. 🤍⁠ ⁠ Today, Dolores turns 96. Born in New Mexico in 1930, she co-founded the United Farm Workers and spent her life fighting for anyone the system tried to leave behind. The movement is yours, Dolores. The words are yours. Feliz cumpleaños 🕯️

Join us for a free virtual Legislative Advocacy Training next week! We'll break down how to engage with lawmakers, share strategies for turning your values into action, and build the collective power North Carolinians need heading into the April 21st session. Sign up at demnc.co/training 🔗

Despite clear evidence of harm to young voters, a federal judge declined to block North Carolina’s Senate Bill 747, which makes it easier for lawful ballots cast during early voting to be thrown out through no fault of the voter. Read our full statement at demnc.co/sb747

APPARENTLY the NC State Board of Elections has money to mail 241,000(!) letters but not to print voter registration forms for community groups doing the actual work? 😵‍💫 According to them, "The physical forms were never intended to be in endless supply." carolinapublicpress.org/74926/voter-...

North Carolina! Congress is pushing a bill called the #SAVEact. They say it’s “about stopping voter fraud” and would require “documented proof of citizenship”. What this bill actually does is make it harder for millions of eligible Americans to register. Here's what you need to know. 🧵🪡

The NCSBE is discussing how recounts are handled at the county and statewide level, including machine-tabulated and hand-eye recounts Since the NC Senate 26th district spans across 2 counties, if an additional recount is requested, it would be overseen by the NCSBE Meeting is now adjourned #ncpol

NCSBE IS BACK: Jay DeLancy has proposed a rule change related to the photo ID exception form, which allows voters to still cast a ballot if they dont have an ID on hand. HIS ASK: To mandate a license or SSN # be provided. If that number doesn't validate, then the ballot would be rejected. #ncpol

If the proposed rules are approved, they'd go into effect June 1st. A meeting will now be rescheduled for April. Chair Carmon states, "Over 15k commenters made comment, which is well over the alleged persons this rule would be addressing. Please keep that in mind when discussing approval." #ncpol

On March 9, there were 500 comments were submitted to the NCSBE, with over 100 written emails, and dozens of hand delivered comments, By March 16, an additional 15k comments were submitted via the online portal. Under general statute, the NCSBE must fully consider all the comments received #ncpol

HAPPENING NOW: The @ncstateboardofelections is meeting to discuss the proposed rules on "presumptive noncitizens", virtually allowing election officials to profile voter rolls and remove voters using an unreliable fed database called SAVE. You can watch live below ⬇️ ncgov.webex.com/ncgov/j.php?...

The SAVE Act IS a poll tax... but it's ALSO a voter surveillance program. It criminalizes our election workers AND this administration literally said it would make Republicans "never lose a race for 50 years." Stop calling it security. Call it what it is. ➡️ demnc.co/saveact

Your ballot's cast, you go home and well..⁠ ⁠ What comes next?⁠ #ncpol ⁠ Brian Kennedy, our Senior Policy Analyst and Professor Michael Bitzer, Director of the North Carolina Center for Politics, pull back the curtain on everything that happens post-election. ⁠ Full story 📚️ democracync.substack.com⁠

Today is the day of canvass where all 100 NC counties review final votes, potential challenges, and certify the results. We’re out in Rockingham county to monitor the final vote count in one of the closest primary races in the state, Phil Berger v Sam Page. This is why #everyvotecounts 🗳️ #ncpol

The NCSBE is finalizing rules that could purge thousands of eligible voters from the rolls. The proposed rule relies on a system called SAVE, an unreliable federal database, to flag and remove registered voters suspected of not being citizens. Help stop this process 🚨 demnc.co/voterrolls #ncpol

Democracy NC is hiring a Policy Director to drive our work on voting rights, election policy, and voter protection. This role is for a strong strategist who knows how to lead with clarity, urgency, and purpose. Priority application deadline is March 15 🗓️ ⁠ Apply today ➡️ demnc.co/jobs #ncpol

Time to get ready for November. Who wants to go to county boards of elections meetings together? Join us ➡️ demnc.co/electionsadvocacy

When we say “every vote counts,” we mean it 👏🏿⁠ ⁠ In the 2025 municipal elections, 7 races ended in a tie and 15 were decided by just one vote.⁠ And now, we have another nail biter in NC’s 26th State Senate district. ⁠ Full story on #substack 📚democracync.substack.com ⁠ ⁠ #ncpol #counteveryvote

In the face of escalating threats to voting rights across the U.S., North Carolina voters showed up in historic numbers for the 2026 Midterm Primary Election. Read our full statement at demnc.co/statement ✨📝 #ncpol #vote

To each and every North Carolinian that voted: Thank you. 💜 We feel so grateful to be in this fight alongside you.

Remember: Election night is NOT results night 🌙 Every voice deserves to be heard. This means each vote deserves to be counted. Democracy is worth waiting for, y'all. Learn more about how we ensure every vote in NC is counted at demnc.co/canvass

Know someone who hasn’t voted yet? Offer them a ride to the polls, or remind them there's still time! NC polls are open until 7:30 PM, and voting with a friend makes a difference.

HALIFAX COUNTY VOTERS 🗣️ Is Littleton United Methodist Church your assigned Election Day polling site? Voting will be extended until 8:30pm. Spread the word!

There are multilingual hotlines ready to support you in English, Asian languages, Arabic + Spanish 📲 #vote ⁠ ➡️ English: 888-OUR-VOTE (888-687-8683)⁠ ➡️ Asian Languages/English: 888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683)⁠ ➡️ Arabic/English: 844-YALLA-US (844-925-5287)⁠ ➡️ Spanish/English: 888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682)⁠

NORTH CAROLINA: Polls are OPEN until 7:30 PM! If you're in line by then, stay in line. Historically, midterms see lower turnout, which means your vote carries even more weight. Now is the time to make your voice heard and vote 🗳️ Find your poll site📍 demnc.co/edsite NC Voter Guide 🔎 demnc.co/guide

Good morning, Primary Election Day is here! #NorthCarolina voters decide who makes it to their ballots come November. Polls are open 6:30am–7:30pm. #NC #Midterms2026 Find your polling location📍⤵️ demnc.co/yourpoll

ITS THE LAST DAY TO VOTE EARLY NC AND THE POLLS ARE OPEN FROM 8AM-3PM. ⁠🚨 ⁠ Remember: Just one vote decided who won contests in more than 30 North Carolina cities in 2021. Your vote could make the difference in determining who represents your community.⁠ ⁠ Got Questions? Call or text 888-OUR-VOTE 💥⁠

Planning to vote with your college ID? Avoid surprises by making sure your school is on the pre-approved list. Not all student IDs are accepted for voting in North Carolina. Find out if your ID works and see all accepted options 🪪 demnc.co/voterid

Today is the last weekday to vote early for the 2026 Primary. If Election Day doesn't work for you, now’s the time to head to the polls. Find your site and go ➡️ demnc.co/voteearly

Us faithfuls gotta stick together 👀 Don’t let the traitors win. Make a plan to vote at ncvoter.org #TheTraitorsUS #Traitors #Vote

North Carolina! Early voting ends this Saturday, February 28. Find your nearest early voting location at demnc.co/voteearly

"Kennedy emphasized that the state board’s decision on the four early voting sites stemmed from North Carolina’s history of suppressing Black student voters.. What’s happening in North Carolina isn’t just a stark reality; it’s a warning for the entire country, and it isn’t occurring in isolation."

"In lieu of a poll tax, the NCGA gave us voter ID and then worked to defund DMVs, making it more and more difficult for voters to meet the requirements." - our Senior Policy Analyst, Brian Kennedy. Read the full post on Substack and give us a follow ⤵️ open.substack.com/pub/democrac... #ncpol

Early voting ends in 8 days! Primaries decide who makes it to the November ballot. Who wins in the fall starts with who shows up in the spring. Make a plan to vote and find an early voting polling location ➡️ demnc.co/voteearly

Just your daily reminder! Your state senator represents your district in the NC General Assembly. They vote on state budgets, education funding, healthcare policy, and the laws that govern your daily life. Our voter guide breaks it all down ➡️ demnc.co/guide 📖