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We're a nonpartisan, grassroots organization working to build an inclusive, multiracial democracy for all in North Carolina. Join us at https://CommonCauseNC.org

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Thanks to our wonderful Election Protection partners and volunteers working today at polling places in Fayetteville and other cities with local elections to ensure every voter's rights are respected!

Get info on voting in NC at NCVoterGuide.org

07.10.2025 20:11 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today (Tuesday, Oct. 7) is Primary Election Day for Fayetteville!

Fayetteville voters will decide which candidates for Mayor & City Council advance to the General Election.

πŸ”ŽSee the candidates & get info on voting at NCVoterGuide.org/fayetteville

07.10.2025 16:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It's local election season for many towns and cities across North Carolina!

πŸ”Ž Visit NCVoterGuide.org to see if you have a local election this year and get info on voting.

βœ… Help decide the future of YOUR community - VOTE!

07.10.2025 16:29 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Today (Tuesday, Oct. 7) is Primary Election Day for Greensboro!

Greensboro voters will decide which candidates for Mayor & City Council advance to the General Election.

See the candidates & get info on voting at NCVoterGuide.org/greensboro

07.10.2025 14:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The "In Our Court" conference is underway today at Elizabeth City State University with inspiring speakers and a great turnout of North Carolinians who are committed to the fight for justice in our state! Learn more at CCNC.me/InOurCourt #InOurCourt

04.10.2025 15:50 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œAs a civil rights attorney, I can truly say the power is in the people….organizing and mobilizing, and education β€” beyond this room and in our court.” β€”Ashley Mitchell, Forward Justice, from the #InOurCourt Conference at Elizabeth City State University

04.10.2025 14:35 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œI never paid attention to our judges…but after doing the research I learned judges have a ton of [power]. We should be paying a lot more attention to who they are, where they came from and where they raised their money.” β€”Faith Allen, @peoplesparity.bsky.social #InOurCourt

04.10.2025 15:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 3
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β€œWhen people say their vote doesn’t count… remind them they live in North Carolina. And justices here win or lose by hundreds of votes out of millions.” β€”Tyler Daye, @commoncausenc.bsky.social #InOurCourt

04.10.2025 16:05 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The "In Our Court" conference is underway today at Elizabeth City State University with inspiring speakers and a great turnout of North Carolinians who are committed to the fight for justice in our state! Learn more at CCNC.me/InOurCourt #InOurCourt

04.10.2025 15:50 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Some great conversations today at the #InOurCourt event in Elizabeth City. β€œYoung people are not in the mood to wait for change.” Miles Beasley @commoncausenc.bsky.social

04.10.2025 15:20 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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As redistricting fight looms, North Carolina poll shows voters of all parties oppose gerrymandering β€’ NC Newsline A poll found 84% of North Carolina voters say redrawing maps for partisan advantage is β€œnever acceptable” and they should be drawn neutrally.

More than 80% of North Carolina voters oppose partisan gerrymandering, including a clear majority of Democrats and Republicans, as the state becomes the latest target in the nationwide redistricting battles. #ncpol #ncga

02.10.2025 22:37 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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🚨NEW POLL: Across party lines, North Carolina voters OPPOSE gerrymandering under any circumstances.

The findings come as the top Republican in the NC Senate says he may try to gerrymander NC congressional maps even more extremely – a move that would be deeply unpopular with voters: ccnc.me/poll

02.10.2025 16:45 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨NEW POLL: Across party lines, North Carolina voters OPPOSE gerrymandering under any circumstances.

The findings come as the top Republican in the NC Senate says he may try to gerrymander NC congressional maps even more extremely – a move that would be deeply unpopular with voters: ccnc.me/poll

02.10.2025 16:45 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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North Carolina voters say lawmakers retaliated over redistricting reform The plaintiffs claim the state’s General Assembly interfered in local elections by preventing voters from adopting alternative election districts.

Common Cause sued a North Carolina county board of elections in federal court Wednesday, claiming the state’s legislature passed discriminatory measures to impose new electoral districts. #nccourts #ncpol

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02.10.2025 00:21 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 18    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨BREAKING NEWS: Watauga voters and Common Cause North Carolina file lawsuit against legislature's illegal manipulation of county voting maps: ccnc.me/Watauga

01.10.2025 21:47 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Watauga voters and Common Cause file lawsuit against NC legislature’s illegal manipulation of county voting maps

Once again, everyday North Carolinians are leading some of the nation’s most important fights for voting rights. Watauga County has a plan to win with @commoncause.org

01.10.2025 22:20 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨BREAKING NEWS: Watauga voters and Common Cause North Carolina file lawsuit against legislature's illegal manipulation of county voting maps: ccnc.me/Watauga

01.10.2025 21:47 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
2025 Fayetteville Primary Election – Mayoral Candidates Forum
YouTube video by Common Cause NC 2025 Fayetteville Primary Election – Mayoral Candidates Forum

Watch: Video from this week's Fayetteville Primary Election Mayoral Forum - www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQaT...

#Fayetteville #Election2025 #vote

27.09.2025 16:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The In Our Court Conference is coming to Elizabeth City on October 4! During this free, half-day conference, you’ll hear engaging panel discussions, take part in interactive sessions, and be inspired by people who know what's at stake for fair courts in North Carolina.

▢️ RSVP: ccnc.me/InOurCourt

18.09.2025 15:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Charlotte’s 2025 Primary Election is underway for Mayor & City Council!
⏰Early voting ends Saturday, Sep. 6
πŸ—³οΈPRIMARY ELECTION DAY IS TUESDAY, SEP. 9
πŸ”ŽMeet the candidates & get info on voting at NCVoterGuide.org/charlotte

04.09.2025 14:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Charlotte’s 2025 Primary Election is underway for Mayor & City Council!
⏰Early voting ends Saturday, Sep. 6
πŸ—³οΈPRIMARY ELECTION DAY IS TUESDAY, SEP. 9
πŸ”ŽMeet the candidates & get info on voting at NCVoterGuide.org/charlotte

04.09.2025 14:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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HBCU pride! We're excited for this new semester as our amazing Common Cause NC Democracy Fellows with @ccnc-hbcuaction.bsky.social help students use the power of their voices and the power of their votes! Learn more at ccnc.me/HBCU

02.09.2025 19:20 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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HBCU pride! We're excited for this new semester as our amazing Common Cause NC Democracy Fellows with @ccnc-hbcuaction.bsky.social help students use the power of their voices and the power of their votes! Learn more at ccnc.me/HBCU

02.09.2025 19:20 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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GOP-backed elections rule could violate state law The GOP-majority state elections board adopted guidelines that would treat otherwise eligible voters differently due to certain registration issues.

The GOP-majority state elections board adopted guidelines that would treat otherwise eligible voters differently due to certain registration issues.

www.wunc.org/politics/202...

28.08.2025 20:03 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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Thanks to everyone who joined us at our town hall in Cabarrus County! Sen. Tillis didn't accept the invitation, but we heard powerful testimony from community members about crucial issues that matter most to them, including education, healthcare, housing, voting rights, & more: youtu.be/Ma8-01sYBmM

22.08.2025 18:50 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thanks to everyone who joined us at our town hall in Cabarrus County! Sen. Tillis didn't accept the invitation, but we heard powerful testimony from community members about crucial issues that matter most to them, including education, healthcare, housing, voting rights, & more: youtu.be/Ma8-01sYBmM

22.08.2025 18:50 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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TONIGHT! Senator Tillis Invited Town Hall in Cabarrus County on Thursday, Aug. 21 at 6PM. ▢️ See details & RSVP: ccnc.me/Cabarrus

Join us as community members & nonpartisan civic groups host a town hall inviting Senator Tillis to hear directly from North Carolinians on crucial issues.

21.08.2025 14:07 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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"We've got to make our voices heard." On Saturday, North Carolinians in Boone took part in nationwide, grassroots protests as people spoke up for our freedoms and spoke out against the Trump administration's anti-democracy agenda.

▢️ Join the cause of protecting democracy at CommonCauseNC.org

19.08.2025 14:59 β€” πŸ‘ 34    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Share your voice: Senator Tillis Invited Town Hall in Cabarrus County on Thursday, Aug. 21 at 6PM. See details & RSVP: ccnc.me/Cabarrus

Join us as community members & nonpartisan civic groups host a town hall inviting Senator Tillis to hear directly from North Carolinians on crucial issues.

19.08.2025 12:21 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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"We've got to make our voices heard." On Saturday, North Carolinians in Boone took part in nationwide, grassroots protests as people spoke up for our freedoms and spoke out against the Trump administration's anti-democracy agenda.

▢️ Join the cause of protecting democracy at CommonCauseNC.org

19.08.2025 14:59 β€” πŸ‘ 34    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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