In North Carolina, voters cast ballots every four years to decide the future of their state. One of the rare states that selects its executive government at the same time as the presidential election, North Carolina’s elections are important for setting the stage for the direction of the state for years to come. Today, we’re …
Political Profile
North Carolina Government:
Governor: Roy Cooper (D)
Lieutenant Governor: Mark Robinson (R)
Attorney General: Josh Stein (D)
Secretary of State: Elaine Marshall (D)
Commissioner of Agriculture: Steve Troxler (R)
Commissioner of Insurance: Mike Causey (R)
Commissioner of Labor: Josh Dobson (R)
Superintendent of Public Instruction: Catherine Truitt (R)
State Treasurer: Dale Folwell (R)
State Auditor: Beth Wood (D)
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- Upcoming Elections
- Campaign Finance Filing Deadlines
- Legislative Sessions
- State House of Representatives
- State Senate
- Term Limits
Campaign Finance Snapshot
Top Candidates
| Candidate | Total Donations |
|---|---|
| Roy Cooper | $40,863,399.51 |
| Josh Stein | $12,429,878.22 |
| Dan Forest | $11,743,221.22 |
| Phil E Berger | $4,889,656.45 |
| Timothy K Moore | $4,301,263.90 |
| Tess Judge | $3,511,986.75 |
| Terri LeGrand | $3,465,146.61 |
| Rachel Hunt | $2,580,474.49 |
| JD Wooten | $2,478,620.60 |
| Harper Peterson | $2,402,236.03 |
Top PACs
| PAC | Total Donations |
|---|---|
| NC Democratic Party - State | $38,366,892.43 |
| NC Democratic Leadership Committee "Ncdlc" | $21,922,782.00 |
| North Carolina Republican Party | $18,069,416.49 |
| Citizens for a Better North Carolina | $15,925,450.00 |
| North Carolina Senate Majority Fund | $12,058,387.08 |
| Wilkes Republican Party | $10,271,365.50 |
| Beyond Carbon Victory Fund (Closed (Pending)) | $8,793,580.33 |
| Marsy's Law for North Carolina LLC | $8,642,093.23 |
| Citizens for a Better NC Senate | $7,992,832.70 |
| A Better NC | $5,190,000.00 |
Top Donors
| Donor | Contributions |
|---|---|
| Good Government Coalition | $15,225,000.00 |
| Aggregated Individual Contribution | $13,431,085.32 |
| Misty Smithey | $10,222,018.00 |
| Democratic Action | $9,920,000.00 |
| Michael R Bloomberg | $9,303,580.33 |
| Marsy's Law for All Foundation | $8,059,500.00 |
| North Carolina Democratic Party House Caucus | $6,062,875.57 |
| Tisha and Greg E Lindberg | $5,155,561.66 |
| Make North Carolina First | $3,315,000.00 |
| State Engagement Fund | $3,280,000.00 |
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