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Rachel received her bachelor of history and political science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She has her her Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law.

Rachel Hunt is an attorney who spent the early part of her legal career working for women and children. Prior to her political career, she engaged in volunteer work to support the public school system.

Rachel Hunt is currently representing Senate District 42. She was elected in 2022. Rachel previously held two terms in in the North Carolina House. She was elected in 2018. 

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Plans to prioritize small business growth and job creation as Lt. Governor by fostering a supportive environment, advocating for broadband access to drive economic equity, and working to eliminate the digital divide across all areas of the state.

Plans to prioritize small business growth and job creation.

Supports efforts to increase the minimum wage.

- Plans to prioritize small business growth and job creation.
- Supports efforts to increase the minimum wage.

Economy

Said, "North Carolina's natural treasures are precious and must be protected... As Lt. Governor, I’ll work across the aisle... to protect our environment and ensure future generations continue to live among the natural beauty in the state we love."

Said, "North Carolina's natural treasures are precious and must be protected."

Said, "... As Lt. Governor, I’ll work across the aisle... to protect our environment and ensure future generations continue to live among the natural beauty in the state we love."

- Said, "North Carolina's natural treasures are precious and must be protected."
- Said, "... As Lt. Governor, I’ll work across the aisle... to protect our environment and ensure future generations continue to live among the natural beauty in the state we love."

Energy & the Environment

Supports Medicaid expansion, affordable healthcare for 600,000+ in NC, aims to enhance access statewide, lower drug costs, and prevent health versus financial dilemmas.

Supports abortion rights; faced Twitter ad restrictions under policies limiting health service promotions, including abortion advocacy, during her lieutenant governor campaign, as reported by the Huffington Post.

Said she will, "stand up for reproductive rights and fight for access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare."

- Supports Medicaid expansion.
- Supports abortion rights.
- Said she will, "stand up for reproductive rights and fight for access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare."

Healthcare

Opposes gerrymandering and voter suppression; supports free, fair, and secure elections; plans to fight legislative barriers to voting as Lt. Governor and ensure accessible voting for all eligible voters.

Plans to make sure  elections remain free, fair, and secure.  

- Plans to make sure  elections remain free, fair, and secure.  

Voting & Elections

Plans to enhance North Carolina's safety by backing red flag laws to curb gun violence, supporting law enforcement efforts, and fostering collaboration for a secure, nurturing environment for all families.

Plans to support red flag laws that curb gun violence.

Will support law enforcement efforts, and fostering collaboration for a secure, nurturing environment for all families.

- Plans to support red flag laws that curb gun violence.
- Will support law enforcement efforts, and fostering collaboration for a secure, nurturing environment for all families.

Public Safety

Education

Said, "As Lt. Governor, I will be wholeheartedly committed to supporting our veterans who have bravely served our nation... I will work tirelessly to help veterans access affordable housing... Our veterans deserve the best opportunities, and I'm dedicated to making that a reality."

- Said, "As Lt. Governor, I will be wholeheartedly committed to supporting our veterans who have bravely served our nation... I will work tirelessly to help veterans access affordable housing... Our veterans deserve the best opportunities, and I'm dedicated to making that a reality."

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Rachel Hunt

As of February 5, 2024, Rachel Hunt’s website did not contain information on this issue and Rachel Hunt did not complete our questionnaire.

Rachel Hunt is an attorney who spent the early part of her legal career working for women and children. She has served as a state Senator in North Carolina and was previously elected to the NC House. Prior to her political career, she also engaged in volunteer work to support the public school system.

Rachel Hunt was first elected to the North Carolina House in 2018, defeating incumbent Bill Brawley, and later moved to the Senate after a November election victory. She has announced her candidacy for lieutenant governor. Specific details on appointments or committees she serves on are not provided in the background information.

The candidate's website says, "As your next Lieutenant Governor, Rachel Hunt’s priorities will be investing in our public schools, expanding access to health care and fighting for small town economies and good paying jobs."

Supports expanding affordable healthcare, raising minimum wage, funding education, and environmental protection; criticizes Lt. Gov. Robinson's impact on North Carolina.

- Plans to prioritize small business growth and job creation as Lt. Governor by fostering a supportive environment, advocating for broadband access to drive economic equity, and working to eliminate the digital divide across all areas of the state.
- The candidate's website says, "As your next Lieutenant Governor, Rachel Hunt’s priorities will be investing in our public schools, expanding access to health care and fighting for small town economies and good paying jobs."
- Supports expanding affordable healthcare, raising minimum wage, funding education, and environmental protection; criticizes Lt. Gov. Robinson's impact on North Carolina.

- Said, "North Carolina's natural treasures are precious and must be protected... As Lt. Governor, I’ll work across the aisle... to protect our environment and ensure future generations continue to live among the natural beauty in the state we love."

Said, "As a mom who has faced childbirth complications... I understand the challenges North Carolina women, children, and families are facing. The ongoing maternal healthcare crisis impacts all women and disproportionately impacts Black Women... It’s well past time for North Carolina’s Women, Children, and Families to have an advocate in the Lt. Governor’s office, and I’ll be that advocate."

Said, "Everyone should have the right to make decisions about their healthcare in consultation with their doctor... Unfortunately, when it comes to women’s bodies, MAGA politicians in Raleigh care more about control than improving the quality of life for mothers and children... I support and trust women to make their own decisions. Further, I support making maternal life-saving measures safe and legal... I will continue to stand up for reproductive rights and fight for access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare."

The candidate's website says, "This past week at the NC General Assembly saw the final enactment of a deeply controversial ban on abortion care as well as the state Senate’s version of a new two-year state budget."

The candidate's website says, "Hunt then said that it wasn't the 12-week ban law that concerned her most but any future law that could seek to ban abortion entirely... overturning Roe v. Wade didn't just change legal precedent but changed the circumstances of 'how three generations of women have lived their lives.'"

The candidate's website says, "A Meta spokesperson told Ars that Meta allows ads that promote abortion services... Ads promoting reproductive health services or products (like abortion pills) can only be targeted to users 18 and older... but ads sharing information about abortion access without mentioning services or products are not subject to restrictions."

The candidate's website says, "Hunt's ad, which is still available on Twitter, confirmed that her political campaign was launched in response to fears over increasingly anti-abortion legislation passed in the state. That includes a state ban on abortion after 12 weeks, which takes effect July 1. ..."

The candidate's website says, "On Twitter, Hunt made it clear that abortion advocacy countering anti-abortion views that she described as extreme would remain central to her campaign messaging."

The candidate's website says, "North Carolina's new abortion bans go into effect on July 1," Hunt said in the ad. "This campaign will be loud and unapologetic in opposition to extremism."

Believes Roe v. Wade granted rural women more autonomy, extending childhood, offering freedom to choose life paths, and personalizing the concept of liberty in their significant life decisions.

Said, "The video, created by North Carolina state Sen. Rachel Hunt (D) for her campaign for lieutenant governor, centers on abortion rights in North Carolina... Hunt says in the video that she’s running for lieutenant governor to combat anti-choice Republicans who recently passed a 12-week abortion ban in the state."

The candidate's website says, "When Roe v. Wade came to rural America, women woke up to a different world... The important decisions didn’t get easier, but they were hers. A move to the city for college, for a career, for life ― those dreams didn’t have to end with an unplanned pregnancy.”"

Said, "I’m running for lieutenant governor because the Republican plan isn’t this year’s 12-week abortion ban ― it’s next year’s total abortion ban... We’re talking about 50 years of precedent. Not just legal precedent, but how three generations of women have lived their lives."

The candidate's website says, "“This campaign is about representing the issues most important to North Carolinians ― including ensuring that all women have the right to make decisions about their own bodies,” she told HuffPost."

The candidate's website says, "Twitter blocked a Democrat’s campaign video from being promoted on its platform because it expressed support for abortion rights, according to email conversations obtained by HuffPost."

The candidate's website says, "North Carolina state senator Rachel Hunt (D) told the Huffington Post that Twitter blocked the promotion of a video ad in which she advocated for abortion rights as part of her bid to become the state's lieutenant governor."

The candidate's website says, "Sen. Rachel Hunt on the abortion ban and a troubling path Republicans are paving for public schools"

The candidate's website says, "Meta's spokesperson said that when it comes to abortion advocacy, those ads fall under its policy for social issue, election, or political ads... That means the ad must adhere to all laws governing political advertising..."

The candidate's website says, "Twitter isn't the only platform to restrict this kind of advertising... But some interpret the Twitter employee's email to Hunt to mean that Twitter's policy on abortion advocacy could soon change... including recent pushes to stop abortion bans, a review of Facebook's Ad Library shows."

The candidate's website says, "A move to the city for college, for a career, for life―those dreams didn’t have to end with an unplanned pregnancy,” Hunt said in the ad."

The candidate's website says, "Twitter's employee told Hunt's campaign that "for now," she "still won’t be able to message" around abortion advocacy. Hunt told the Huffington Post that she disagreed with Twitter's current policy."

The candidate's website says, "June 15, 2023 - Twitter Halts Promotion Of Campaign Video Due To ‘Abortion Advocacy’ (yahoo.com)"

The candidate's website says, "Hunt said she’s deeply concerned that Twitter believes content regarding abortion rights should be prohibited."

The candidate's website says, "MAY 22, 2023 - Sen. Rachel Hunt on the abortion ban and a troubling path Republicans are paving for public schools | NC Newsline"

The candidate's website says, "It's possible that any change to Twitter's ad policy related to promotion of abortion advocacy could be motivated by recent reports... Twitter may not be able to afford to turn down eager advertisers seeking to boost campaign messaging online."

The candidate's website says, "Twitter restricted Democrat’s abortion-rights ad—but platform may backpedal"

The candidate's website says, "Twitter Halts Promotion Of Campaign Video Due To ‘Abortion Advocacy’"

The candidate's website says, "It seems likely that Twitter's policy restricting advertisers from promoting "abortion advocacy" campaigns could soon be changing."

The candidate's website says, "Twitter restricted Democrat’s abortion-rights ad—but platform may backpedal — Rachel Hunt for NC Lieutenant Governor"

The candidate's website says, "When the Hunt campaign reached out to Twitter to inquire about the holdup, an employee said the video was blocked from promotion because of “the mention of abortion advocacy.”"

- Said, "As a mom who has faced childbirth complications... I understand the challenges North Carolina women, children, and families are facing. The ongoing maternal healthcare crisis impacts all women and disproportionately impacts Black Women... It’s well past time for North Carolina’s Women, Children, and Families to have an advocate in the Lt. Governor’s office, and I’ll be that advocate."
- Said, "Everyone should have the right to make decisions about their healthcare in consultation with their doctor... Unfortunately, when it comes to women’s bodies, MAGA politicians in Raleigh care more about control than improving the quality of life for mothers and children... I support and trust women to make their own decisions. Further, I support making maternal life-saving measures safe and legal... I will continue to stand up for reproductive rights and fight for access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare."
- Supports Medicaid expansion, affordable healthcare for 600,000+ in NC, aims to enhance access statewide, lower drug costs, and prevent health versus financial dilemmas.
- The candidate's website says, "This past week at the NC General Assembly saw the final enactment of a deeply controversial ban on abortion care as well as the state Senate’s version of a new two-year state budget."
- The candidate's website says, "Hunt then said that it wasn't the 12-week ban law that concerned her most but any future law that could seek to ban abortion entirely... overturning Roe v. Wade didn't just change legal precedent but changed the circumstances of 'how three generations of women have lived their lives.'"
- Supports abortion rights; faced Twitter ad restrictions under policies limiting health service promotions, including abortion advocacy, during her lieutenant governor campaign, as reported by the Huffington Post.
- The candidate's website says, "A Meta spokesperson told Ars that Meta allows ads that promote abortion services... Ads promoting reproductive health services or products (like abortion pills) can only be targeted to users 18 and older... but ads sharing information about abortion access without mentioning services or products are not subject to restrictions."
- The candidate's website says, "Hunt's ad, which is still available on Twitter, confirmed that her political campaign was launched in response to fears over increasingly anti-abortion legislation passed in the state. That includes a state ban on abortion after 12 weeks, which takes effect July 1. ..."
- The candidate's website says, "On Twitter, Hunt made it clear that abortion advocacy countering anti-abortion views that she described as extreme would remain central to her campaign messaging."
- The candidate's website says, "North Carolina's new abortion bans go into effect on July 1," Hunt said in the ad. "This campaign will be loud and unapologetic in opposition to extremism."
- Believes Roe v. Wade granted rural women more autonomy, extending childhood, offering freedom to choose life paths, and personalizing the concept of liberty in their significant life decisions.
- Said, "The video, created by North Carolina state Sen. Rachel Hunt (D) for her campaign for lieutenant governor, centers on abortion rights in North Carolina... Hunt says in the video that she’s running for lieutenant governor to combat anti-choice Republicans who recently passed a 12-week abortion ban in the state."
- The candidate's website says, "When Roe v. Wade came to rural America, women woke up to a different world... The important decisions didn’t get easier, but they were hers. A move to the city for college, for a career, for life ― those dreams didn’t have to end with an unplanned pregnancy.”"
- Said, "I’m running for lieutenant governor because the Republican plan isn’t this year’s 12-week abortion ban ― it’s next year’s total abortion ban... We’re talking about 50 years of precedent. Not just legal precedent, but how three generations of women have lived their lives."
- The candidate's website says, "“This campaign is about representing the issues most important to North Carolinians ― including ensuring that all women have the right to make decisions about their own bodies,” she told HuffPost."
- The candidate's website says, "Twitter blocked a Democrat’s campaign video from being promoted on its platform because it expressed support for abortion rights, according to email conversations obtained by HuffPost."
- The candidate's website says, "North Carolina state senator Rachel Hunt (D) told the Huffington Post that Twitter blocked the promotion of a video ad in which she advocated for abortion rights as part of her bid to become the state's lieutenant governor."
- The candidate's website says, "Sen. Rachel Hunt on the abortion ban and a troubling path Republicans are paving for public schools"
- The candidate's website says, "Meta's spokesperson said that when it comes to abortion advocacy, those ads fall under its policy for social issue, election, or political ads... That means the ad must adhere to all laws governing political advertising..."
- The candidate's website says, "Twitter isn't the only platform to restrict this kind of advertising... But some interpret the Twitter employee's email to Hunt to mean that Twitter's policy on abortion advocacy could soon change... including recent pushes to stop abortion bans, a review of Facebook's Ad Library shows."
- The candidate's website says, "A move to the city for college, for a career, for life―those dreams didn’t have to end with an unplanned pregnancy,” Hunt said in the ad."
- The candidate's website says, "Twitter's employee told Hunt's campaign that "for now," she "still won’t be able to message" around abortion advocacy. Hunt told the Huffington Post that she disagreed with Twitter's current policy."
- The candidate's website says, "June 15, 2023 - Twitter Halts Promotion Of Campaign Video Due To ‘Abortion Advocacy’ (yahoo.com)"
- The candidate's website says, "Hunt said she’s deeply concerned that Twitter believes content regarding abortion rights should be prohibited."
- The candidate's website says, "MAY 22, 2023 - Sen. Rachel Hunt on the abortion ban and a troubling path Republicans are paving for public schools | NC Newsline"
- The candidate's website says, "It's possible that any change to Twitter's ad policy related to promotion of abortion advocacy could be motivated by recent reports... Twitter may not be able to afford to turn down eager advertisers seeking to boost campaign messaging online."
- The candidate's website says, "Twitter restricted Democrat’s abortion-rights ad—but platform may backpedal"
- The candidate's website says, "Twitter Halts Promotion Of Campaign Video Due To ‘Abortion Advocacy’"
- The candidate's website says, "It seems likely that Twitter's policy restricting advertisers from promoting "abortion advocacy" campaigns could soon be changing."
- The candidate's website says, "Twitter restricted Democrat’s abortion-rights ad—but platform may backpedal — Rachel Hunt for NC Lieutenant Governor"
- The candidate's website says, "When the Hunt campaign reached out to Twitter to inquire about the holdup, an employee said the video was blocked from promotion because of “the mention of abortion advocacy.”"

The candidate's website says, "Earlier this year, Twitter 'relaxed' its ban on cause-based political advertising... The Federal Communications Commission prohibits the 'censorship of candidate-sponsored ads' on radio and TV..."

The candidate's website says, "Unfortunately, despite the scope, importance and controversial nature of these bills, the opportunities for real input from senators and representatives – especially Democratic legislators — has been almost nonexistent... To their credit, however, that hasn’t stopped many of these lawmakers from speaking up and articulating a very different vision for the state wherever and whenever possible."

Said, "I find it deeply concerning that Twitter considers the topic of protecting our fundamental freedoms as prohibited content... Regardless, I will continue to focus on sharing my message with voters in every community in every part of the state."

- Opposes gerrymandering and voter suppression; supports free, fair, and secure elections; plans to fight legislative barriers to voting as Lt. Governor and ensure accessible voting for all eligible voters.
- The candidate's website says, "Earlier this year, Twitter 'relaxed' its ban on cause-based political advertising... The Federal Communications Commission prohibits the 'censorship of candidate-sponsored ads' on radio and TV..."
- The candidate's website says, "Unfortunately, despite the scope, importance and controversial nature of these bills, the opportunities for real input from senators and representatives – especially Democratic legislators — has been almost nonexistent... To their credit, however, that hasn’t stopped many of these lawmakers from speaking up and articulating a very different vision for the state wherever and whenever possible."
- Said, "I find it deeply concerning that Twitter considers the topic of protecting our fundamental freedoms as prohibited content... Regardless, I will continue to focus on sharing my message with voters in every community in every part of the state."

The candidate's website says, "Stein focused his remarks on public education, the opioid crisis... while challenging Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson’s vision for the state."

- Plans to enhance North Carolina's safety by backing red flag laws to curb gun violence, supporting law enforcement efforts, and fostering collaboration for a secure, nurturing environment for all families.
- The candidate's website says, "Stein focused his remarks on public education, the opioid crisis... while challenging Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson’s vision for the state."

Supports public education in North Carolina, influenced by family educators; opposes Republican efforts to divert funds to private schools; advocates for teacher pay and early childhood programs; committed to defending public schools as a State Senator and potential Lt. Governor.

The candidate's website says, "Robinson, who is expected to run for governor in 2024, has been denounced for his comments about sex education in schools that critics say disparaged LGBTQ people. They also cite his support for a complete ban on abortion."

The candidate's website says, "Rachel Hunt’s priorities are investing in our public schools, expanding access to health care, and helping our local businesses thrive."

- Supports public education in North Carolina, influenced by family educators; opposes Republican efforts to divert funds to private schools; advocates for teacher pay and early childhood programs; committed to defending public schools as a State Senator and potential Lt. Governor.
- The candidate's website says, "Robinson, who is expected to run for governor in 2024, has been denounced for his comments about sex education in schools that critics say disparaged LGBTQ people. They also cite his support for a complete ban on abortion."
- The candidate's website says, "Rachel Hunt’s priorities are investing in our public schools, expanding access to health care, and helping our local businesses thrive."

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- The Lieutenant Governor is the President of the North Carolina Senate, they preside over daily sessions. They can vote as a tiebreaker in the Senate if they are equally divided.
- The Lieutenant Governor serves as Vice-Chair to the North Carolina Capital Planning Commission, which compiles and maintains building records 
- The Lieutenant Governor serves on a number of important boards and commissions, including Domestic Violence Commission, Military Affairs Commission, Energy Policy Council, North Carolina Board of Education, North Carolina Capital Planning Commission, and the Board of Community Colleges.
- When the Governor cannot perform their duties, Lieutenant Governor-elect becomes Governor. Such instances may occur from the Governor's removal, resignation, or death.
- The Lieutenant Governor is elected for a four-year term, and can serve a maximum of two consecutive terms. 

The second-in-command to the Governor, who serves on numerous important boards

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Said, "As Lt. Governor, I will be wholeheartedly committed to supporting our veterans... I will work tirelessly to help veterans access affordable housing... Our veterans deserve the best opportunities, and I'm dedicated to making that a reality."

- Said, "As Lt. Governor, I will be wholeheartedly committed to supporting our veterans... I will work tirelessly to help veterans access affordable housing... Our veterans deserve the best opportunities, and I'm dedicated to making that a reality."