/tags/election-2024-candidate-profiles Election 2024 Candidate Profiles en-US Copyright Wed, 30 Oct 2024 18:41:59 GMT /news/2024-10-30/cary-parks-recreation-bond The town of Cary is asking its residents to vote on a $560 million parks and recreation bond measure during this election cycle. Many believe the rapidly growing area needs more recreational facilities, while others balk at the proposed 26% property tax increase. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 18:41:59 GMT /news/2024-10-30/cary-parks-recreation-bond Eli Chen /politics/2024-10-25/north-carolina-1st-congressional-district-election-2024-davis-buckhout First-term Democratic Congressman Don Davis is defending his seat in a district that state lawmakers redrew to give Republicans a slightly better shot at winning. He is being challenged by a political newcomer, Laurie Buckhout. Fri, 25 Oct 2024 15:01:48 GMT /politics/2024-10-25/north-carolina-1st-congressional-district-election-2024-davis-buckhout Colin Campbell /politics/2024-10-22/2024-north-carolina-labor-commissioner-election-candidates-winston-farley Winston says the Department of Labor has been too “employer-centric” under GOP leadership to the detriment of workers. Farley says the department needs to strike a balance between safety needs and regulatory burdens to prevent jobs from being moved outside North Carolina. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 15:56:54 GMT /politics/2024-10-22/2024-north-carolina-labor-commissioner-election-candidates-winston-farley Colin Campbell /politics/2024-10-16/2024-north-carolina-secretary-state-election-candidates-marshall-brown Elaine Marshall has been the Secretary of State for North Carolina since 1997, serving under five different governors. Challenging the longtime incumbent Democrat for a seat of the Council of State is Chad Brown, a Republican, a former small-town mayor, and a former baseball player. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:28:15 GMT /politics/2024-10-16/2024-north-carolina-secretary-state-election-candidates-marshall-brown Mitchell Northam /politics/2024-10-14/north-carolina-insurance-commissioner-2024-election-marcus-causey Mike Causey is seeking a third term but faces a challenge from Natasha Marcus. Both candidates agree that in the wake of the flooding in western North Carolina, more homeowners need to have access to flood insurance – and often the mapping and data used to make coverage decisions are outdated or inaccurate. Mon, 14 Oct 2024 14:42:52 GMT /politics/2024-10-14/north-carolina-insurance-commissioner-2024-election-marcus-causey Colin Campbell, Mitchell Northam /politics/2024-10-10/2024-north-carolina-agriculture-commissioner-election-candidates-troxler-taber Longtime incumbent Steve Troxler is again seeking reelection to an office he’s held for two decades. Democrat Sarah Taber is challenging him. Agriculture is North Carolina’s largest industry, and while the Agriculture Commissioner doesn’t generate frequent headlines, the job is crucial to the state’s economy. Thu, 10 Oct 2024 14:35:51 GMT /politics/2024-10-10/2024-north-carolina-agriculture-commissioner-election-candidates-troxler-taber Mitchell Northam /politics/2024-10-09/mark-robinson-2024-north-carolina-governor-election-candidates-josh-stein With Roy Cooper term-limited, North Carolina will get a new governor in 2024. After easy victories in the primaries, Democrat Josh Stein and Republican Mark Robinson are the major party candidates seeking to become the state’s 76th Governor. Wed, 09 Oct 2024 12:35:42 GMT /politics/2024-10-09/mark-robinson-2024-north-carolina-governor-election-candidates-josh-stein Dave DeWitt /politics/2024-10-07/2024-north-carolina-ballot-citizens-only-voting-amendment It is already illegal for noncitizens to vote in federal or state elections. The current entry in the North Carolina constitution says that voting is limited to “every person born in the United States and every other person who has been naturalized, 18 years of age.” Mon, 07 Oct 2024 13:04:38 GMT /politics/2024-10-07/2024-north-carolina-ballot-citizens-only-voting-amendment Dave DeWitt /politics/2024-10-04/north-carolina-attorney-general-candidates-2024-election-bishop-jackson North Carolina’s attorney general is a key – and powerful – position in the state. In addition to being the state’s top lawyer, it’s also been a launch pad to the governor’s office. Two congressmen, Republican Dan Bishop and Democrat Jeff Jackson, are vying for the seat. Fri, 04 Oct 2024 11:57:34 GMT /politics/2024-10-04/north-carolina-attorney-general-candidates-2024-election-bishop-jackson Colin Campbell, Mitchell Northam /politics/2024-10-03/north-carolina-state-auditor-candidates-2024-election-holmes-boliek With long-time state auditor Beth Wood resigning after misusing state vehicles and crashing one of them, her appointed replacement is vying for a full term in a race full of issues ranging from the DMV to DEI. Incumbent Democrat Jessica Holmes faces Republican Dave Boliek. Thu, 03 Oct 2024 16:12:34 GMT /politics/2024-10-03/north-carolina-state-auditor-candidates-2024-election-holmes-boliek Colin Campbell