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Michael R. (mike) Morgan
DEMOCRAT
Michael R. (mike) Morgan is running for North Carolina Governor, Democratic Primary.
Political background
Michael R. Morgan has served in the North Carolina judiciary for over three decades, including an eight-year term as a Superior Court judge starting in 2004 and re-election in 2012. He was elected as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina in November 2016. Prior to his tenure as a Superior Court judge, he was appointed as a Wake County District Court Judge by former Governor James B. Hunt, Jr., and elected to the position in 1996 and 2000. He has announced his candidacy for Governor of North Carolina in 2023.
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Professional background
Mike Morgan has served in the North Carolina judiciary for over three decades, including as a Wake County District Court Judge, a Superior Court Judge, and an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina. He was first appointed as a judge by former Governor James B. Hunt, Jr. and has been elected to various judgeships, culminating in his election as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court in 2016. Prior to his judicial roles, he worked in North Carolina State Government, with a total of 44 years of service in state government.
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Personal background
Michael R. 'Mike' Morgan is a native of North Carolina and a graduate of Duke University and North Carolina Central University School of Law. He is married to his wife, Audrey, and has a daughter named Marissa.
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Economy
- 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..."
Energy & the Environment
- 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.
Healthcare
- 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"
Voting & Elections
- Believes the Republican-led General Assembly's actions and the Supreme Court's weakening of the Voting Rights Act represent voter suppression.
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Public Safety
- Supports "common sense gun laws, safe communities, and safe reentry for those who have paid their debt to society."
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Education
- Believes every child deserves quality education regardless of location.
- Advocates for public schools to teach "accurate" state history.
- Wants to increase teachers wages.
Foreign Policy
As of January 31, 2024, Michael R. (mike) Morgan’s website did not contain information on this issue.
