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Truth Initiative, Josh Stein

Supports raising the minimum wage and cutting taxes for working families.

Plans to support small businesses by “reducing red tape, investing in innovative strategies for economic development, and increasing resources for technical assistance and mentorship programs.”

Plans to increase homeownership opportunities and expand affordable rental housing.

- Supports raising the minimum wage and cutting taxes for working families.
- Plans to support small businesses by “reducing red tape, investing in innovative strategies for economic development, and increasing resources for technical assistance and mentorship programs.”
- Plans to increase homeownership opportunities and expand affordable rental housing.

Economy

Plans to encourage carbon neutrality by 2050 in North Carolina.

Plans to invest in “resilient” infrastructure to prepare for climate change and natural disaster events.

Supports transitioning to “a clean energy economy” and believes it “creates good-paying jobs and keeps… communities healthy and safe.”

- Plans to encourage carbon neutrality by 2050 in North Carolina.
- Plans to invest in “resilient” infrastructure to prepare for climate change and natural disaster events.
- Supports transitioning to “a clean energy economy” and believes it “creates good-paying jobs and keeps… communities healthy and safe.”

Energy & the Environment

Supports access to abortion, in vitro fertilization (IVF), and contraceptives and is endorsed by Planned Parenthood.

Believes protecting access to rural healthcare is critical.

Supports increased access to telemedicine.

Supports Medicaid expansion and the Affordable Care Act.

Advocates for hospital price transparency.

Advocates for “addressing the youth mental health crisis” and criticizes social media companies because these companies “do not see young people as children to be protected but as dollar signs to be exploited."

As Attorney General, sued e-cigarette manufacturer Juul for the teen vaping epidemic, and won $40 million for helping correct nicotine addiction.

- Supports access to abortion, in vitro fertilization (IVF), and contraceptives and is endorsed by Planned Parenthood.
- Believes protecting access to rural healthcare is critical.
- Supports increased access to telemedicine.
- Supports Medicaid expansion and the Affordable Care Act.
- Advocates for hospital price transparency.
- Advocates for “addressing the youth mental health crisis” and criticizes social media companies because these companies “do not see young people as children to be protected but as dollar signs to be exploited."
- As Attorney General, sued e-cigarette manufacturer Juul for the teen vaping epidemic, and won $40 million for helping correct nicotine addiction.

Healthcare

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Supports “an independent redistricting commission.”

Plans to increase the required “cooling off” time between when elected officials leave office and can become lobbyists.

- The candidate's website says, "Dangerous lies and conspiracy theories about the 2020 election, including false claims perpetuated by far-right extremists like Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson, threaten our democracy and…"
- The candidate's website says, "“Students have a critical voice in determining what kind of future we have in North Carolina and who wins.”"
- The candidate's website says, "The Simkins PAC has been a powerful voice for change in Greensboro for decades,” said Attorney General and candidate for governor Josh Stein. “Their advocacy for voter registration... has pushed the city forward. I am honored by their endorsement..."
- Supports “an independent redistricting commission.”
- Plans to increase the required “cooling off” time between when elected officials leave office and can become lobbyists.

Voting & Elections

Supports “strategies to recruit and retain more public-spirited officers.”

Believes fentanyl is a major issue and leads a Fentanyl Task Force that collaborates with local, state, and federal law enforcement.

- Supports gun control.
- Supports “strategies to recruit and retain more public-spirited officers.”
- Believes fentanyl is a major issue and leads a Fentanyl Task Force that collaborates with local, state, and federal law enforcement.

Public Safety

Plans to increase funding for public education.

Supports teacher pay raises and “universal, healthy school meals for all public school students.”

Supports investing in early childhood educators, quality child care centers, and for more early childhood education slots.

Supports increasing access to technical education and apprenticeships.

Supports “no-cost community college for students pursuing coursework in [the] state’s growing, high-demand industries.”

Endorsed by the North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE).

- Plans to increase funding for public education.
- Supports teacher pay raises and “universal, healthy school meals for all public school students.”
- Supports investing in early childhood educators, quality child care centers, and for more early childhood education slots.
- Supports increasing access to technical education and apprenticeships.
- Supports “no-cost community college for students pursuing coursework in [the] state’s growing, high-demand industries.”
- Endorsed by the North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE).

Education

Said, “North Carolina is the most veteran-friendly state… and as Governor, I’ll keep it that way. That means ensuring veterans can get good jobs, receive job training, find affordable housing, get the health care they need, and start a small business after their military service.”

- Said, “North Carolina is the most veteran-friendly state… and as Governor, I’ll keep it that way. That means ensuring veterans can get good jobs, receive job training, find affordable housing, get the health care they need, and start a small business after their military service.”

Foreign Policy and Immigration

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The candidate's website states "I encourage entrepreneurship, small businesses, paid internships, paid apprentice programs, supporting local business, and giving young adults a reason to live and raise families in North Carolina." 

- The candidate's website states "I encourage entrepreneurship, small businesses, paid internships, paid apprentice programs, supporting local business, and giving young adults a reason to live and raise families in North Carolina." 

Believes "partnerships between the state, county, local governments and constituents are key" in improving air and water quality.

Believes "developers should build around mature trees and preserve our hardwoods."

- Believes "partnerships between the state, county, local governments and constituents are key" in improving air and water quality.
- Wants "less hybrid and GMO products."
- Believes "developers should build around mature trees and preserve our hardwoods."

As of January 31, 2024, Chrelle Booker’s website did not contain information on this issue.

The candidate's website says "Every human deserves the opportunity to live in a decent home, some form of shelter to shield them from the elements, and to feel safe."

- The candidate's website says "Every human deserves the opportunity to live in a decent home, some form of shelter to shield them from the elements, and to feel safe."

Encourages teaching children about technology and integrating it into classroom education.

- Encourages teaching children about technology and integrating it into classroom education.

Chrelle Booker

Said he "will work to attract new businesses to the state while supporting our local small businesses."

- Supports raising the minimum wage.
- Said he "will work to attract new businesses to the state while supporting our local small businesses."

Said "will work to reduce our carbon footprint and promote renewable energy sources."

Said he is "committed to protecting our natural resources, including our air and water."

- Said "will work to reduce our carbon footprint and promote renewable energy sources."
- Said he is "committed to protecting our natural resources, including our air and water."

Said "healthcare is a right, not a privilege."

Supports the recent expansion of Medicaid in North Carolina.

Wants to ensure veterans get quality healthcare.

- Said "healthcare is a right, not a privilege."
- Supports the recent expansion of Medicaid in North Carolina.
- Wants to ensure veterans get quality healthcare.

As of January 31, 2024, Gary Foxx’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Said he "will work to strengthen our law enforcement agencies and ensure that they have the resources they need to protect our citizens."

Supports "community law enforcement and partnership initiatives."

- Says school safety is a top priority.
- Said he "will work to strengthen our law enforcement agencies and ensure that they have the resources they need to protect our citizens."
- Supports "common-sense gun reform".
- Supports "community law enforcement and partnership initiatives."

Said "Every child in North Carolina deserves to receive a high-quality education."

Promises to  increase funding for public schools, reduce class sizes, and ensure that students have access to the latest technology and resources."

- Said "Every child in North Carolina deserves to receive a high-quality education."
- Promises to  increase funding for public schools, reduce class sizes, and ensure that students have access to the latest technology and resources."

Gary Foxx

As of January 31, 2024, Marcus W. Williams’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Marcus W. Williams

Supports a modern economy that promotes inclusivity, fair wages, entrepreneurship, and equal pay across all demographics, ensuring opportunities for all to succeed through hard work.

Supports a modern economy that promotes inclusivity, a "living wage", and equal pay across all demographics.

Opposes using gambling to boost state revenue; advocates for sustainable investment in rural North Carolina through enriching businesses and job creation, criticizing the legislature's approach.

Opposes using gambling to boost state revenue; advocates for sustainable investment in rural North Carolina through enriching businesses and job creation.

The candidate's website says, "“We need to look at policies that will focus on workforce development and infrastructure investments that can and will bring good paying jobs, economic progress, and growth opportunities to rural North Carolina,” concluded Mr. Morgan."

Said “We need to look at policies that will focus on workforce development and infrastructure investments that...will bring good paying jobs, [and]...opportunities to rural North Carolina."

Said, "I challenge my opponents... to state their positions on expanded casino gambling in our state... who favors gaming as just another way to underwrite the cost of state government..."

- Supports a modern economy that promotes inclusivity, a "living wage", and equal pay across all demographics.
- Opposes using gambling to boost state revenue; advocates for sustainable investment in rural North Carolina through enriching businesses and job creation.
- Said “We need to look at policies that will focus on workforce development and infrastructure investments that...will bring good paying jobs, [and]...opportunities to rural North Carolina."
- Said, "I challenge my opponents... to state their positions on expanded casino gambling in our state... who favors gaming as just another way to underwrite the cost of state government..."

The candidate's website says, "RALEIGH, N.C. – Mike Morgan, a Democratic candidate for Governor, today announced his disapproval of the expansion of the RDU Quarry located in Wake County near the Umstead State Park."

Opposes the expansion of the RDU Quarry located in Wake County near the Umstead State Park.

The candidate's website says, "“Upon becoming Governor, I will instruct my staff and the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality to reassess the expansion of the RDU Quarry,” stated Mr. Morgan."

Says “Upon becoming Governor, I will instruct my staff and the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality to reassess the expansion of the RDU Quarry."

Supports North Carolina's leadership in combating climate change through conservation, green energy, and sustainable practices that protect the economy and lower greenhouse gas emissions without raising energy costs.

Supports North Carolina's leadership in combating climate change through conservation and green energy.

The candidate's website says, "“This situation is about saving our public lands. It’s about making sure that public land remains protected and free from commercial noise pollution that intrudes on the sights and sounds of our nature preserves,” said Mr. Morgan."

Opposes the expansion of the RDU Quarry located in Wake County near the Umstead State Park, saying “It’s about making sure that public land remains protected and free from commercial noise pollution that intrudes on the sights and sounds of our nature preserves."

The candidate's website says, "Protect NC’s food supply, jobs, and physical safety of our people by reducing dependence on volatile energy sources. Learn More"

Wants to reduce NC's dependence on "volatile energy sources" like oil.

- Supports North Carolina's leadership in combating climate change through conservation and green energy.
- Opposes the expansion of the RDU Quarry located in Wake County near the Umstead State Park, saying “It’s about making sure that public land remains protected and free from commercial noise pollution that intrudes on the sights and sounds of our nature preserves."
- Wants to reduce NC's dependence on "volatile energy sources" like oil.

Believes in universal, affordable healthcare as a right, including private reproductive choices, aims to eliminate racial disparities, and advocates for lower prescription costs in North Carolina.

Believes in universal, affordable healthcare as a right and advocates for lower prescription costs in North Carolina.

The candidate's website says, "Women require equal access to the economy and the workplace... They must have access to affordable healthcare, abortion services, and quality childcare..."

The candidate's website says, "Gender-affirming health care is a determination that parents, their children, and medical professionals should make…NOT politicians."

The candidate's website says, "Advance LGBTQ+ rights, for non-discrimination, support gender-affirming healthcare choices, laws and policies that protect everyone’s dignity. Learn More"

Wants to advance LGBTQ+ rights and supports "gender-affirming healthcare choices, laws and policies"

- Believes in universal, affordable healthcare as a right and advocates for lower prescription costs in North Carolina.
- The candidate's website says, "Women require equal access to the economy and the workplace... They must have access to affordable healthcare, abortion services, and quality childcare..."
- The candidate's website says, "Gender-affirming health care is a determination that parents, their children, and medical professionals should make…NOT politicians."
- Wants to advance LGBTQ+ rights and supports "gender-affirming healthcare choices, laws and policies"

Believes the Republican-led General Assembly's actions and the Supreme Court's weakening of the Voting Rights Act represent voter suppression, emphasizing the need for measures to safeguard democratic principles and fair representation.

Believes the Republican-led General Assembly's actions and the Supreme Court's weakening of the Voting Rights Act represent voter suppression.

- Believes the Republican-led General Assembly's actions and the Supreme Court's weakening of the Voting Rights Act represent voter suppression.

The candidate's website says, "Advocate for common sense gun laws, safe communities, and safe reentry for those who have paid their debt to society. Learn More"

Supports "common sense gun laws, safe communities, and safe reentry for those who have paid their debt to society."

- Supports "common sense gun laws, safe communities, and safe reentry for those who have paid their debt to society."

Believes every child deserves quality education regardless of location, with well-qualified, fairly paid teachers, and advocates for public schools to teach accurate state history.

Believes every child deserves quality education regardless of location.

Advocates for public schools to teach "accurate" state history.

- Believes every child deserves quality education regardless of location.
- Advocates for public schools to teach "accurate" state history.
- Wants to increase teachers wages.

As of January 31, 2024, Michael R. (mike) Morgan’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Michael R. (mike) Morgan

- The Governor is the chief executive of the state and is tasked with faithfully carrying out the laws of the state. 
- The Governor can advocate for their legislative agenda. They also can veto legislation passed by the state legislature. However, a supermajority in the state legislature can vote to adopt a bill despite the Governor's veto. 
- The Governor appoints more than 350 statewide boards and commissions. The Governor appoints department heads, who make up the Cabinet. 
- The Governor is elected for a four-year term, with a limit of two consecutive terms. The governor must be at least 30 years old, a citizen of the U.S. for five years, and a resident of North Carolina for two years immediately preceding the election. 

The chief executive of the state, who plays a significant role in the laws made every year