Common Cause North Carolina
Recent News About Common Cause North Carolina
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Legal community urges Jefferson Griffin to end lawsuit challenging NC Supreme Court election
A group of over 200 legal professionals from North Carolina, including former justices, judges, and attorneys, has called on Jefferson Griffin to end his lawsuit challenging the results of the 2024 election for a seat on the North Carolina Supreme...
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North Carolinians rally against GOP candidate Jefferson Griffin's vote challenge
Thousands of North Carolinians participated in rallies over the President's Day weekend to protest against Jefferson Griffin, a GOP state Supreme Court candidate.
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North Carolina introduces Fair Maps Act aiming for unbiased redistricting
State lawmakers in North Carolina have introduced the Fair Maps Act, a legislative proposal aimed at ending gerrymandering by establishing an independent citizens redistricting commission.
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New tool helps NC voters check ballot challenges amid election controversy
In North Carolina, a new online tool has been introduced to assist voters in determining if their ballots are being challenged by Jefferson Griffin, a candidate who lost his bid for the NC Supreme Court.
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Voting rights groups urge Jefferson Griffin to respect NC Supreme Court election results
A coalition of voting rights groups has initiated a public service campaign urging Jefferson Griffin to cease his efforts to discard the ballots of 60,000 North Carolinians.
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North Carolina legislature faces backlash over proposed election system changes
In a recent session, the Republican-led North Carolina legislature introduced significant changes to the state's election system through Senate Bill 382.
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North Carolina counties face deadline to finalize general election results
Today marks the deadline for all county boards of elections in North Carolina to finalize results from the recent general election.
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Former NC governors urge respect for state's voting process
Two former governors of North Carolina, Jim Martin and Mike Easley, have come together in a bipartisan video message to emphasize the importance of respecting the state's election process.
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Common Cause NC commits $25K to hurricane recovery efforts
Following the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina, Common Cause North Carolina has pledged support for recovery efforts.
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Court ruling delays absentee voting in North Carolina
The North Carolina Supreme Court has decided to remove Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Common Cause releases democracy scorecard highlighting mixed results for North Carolina
Common Cause, a nonpartisan watchdog organization, has released its 2024 "Democracy Scorecard," which evaluates members of Congress on their support for voting rights, Supreme Court ethics, and related reforms.
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Common Cause NC pledges $20,000 grant to boost voter engagement at two colleges
As this year’s general election approaches, the nonpartisan organization Common Cause North Carolina is pledging grants totaling $20,000 to Catawba College and Livingstone College. The funds are intended to support initiatives at the two Salisbury-based schools aimed at increasing voter turnout among students and the surrounding community this fall.
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North Carolina legislators propose constitutional amendment for public record access
A group of North Carolina legislators has introduced a proposal for a state constitutional amendment aimed at ensuring public access to records and meetings.
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Common Cause NC: Empowering HBCU students for 18 years
For nearly two decades, Common Cause North Carolina has been dedicated to empowering students at the state's Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) through its HBCU Student Action Alliance. This commitment continues today with the work of Common Cause Democracy Fellows, who are actively bolstering civic engagement across all 10 HBCU campuses in North Carolina. They ensure that students' voices are heard both at the ballot box and within government corridors.
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Five Things to Know About North Carolina’s 2024 Legislative Session
North Carolina lawmakers have returned to Raleigh, and this year’s legislative session is now underway. The session, expected to be shorter than last year's, will see various important discussions and decisions taking place.Unlike the previous long session, this year's session is anticipated to be shorter, with no set end date in sight. Lawmakers are aiming to complete their work this summer to focus on the upcoming fall elections, where all 170 seats in the legislature are up for grabs.One significant focus of this year's session will be adjusting the state budget and...
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North Carolina's removal of absentee ballot safeguard impacts hundreds of voters
More than 750 absentee ballots in North Carolina were discarded during the March 2024 primary election due to the removal of a grace period that previously accounted for mail delays.