Election Reform

North Carolina's electoral system faces mounting pressure for reform. A growing body of evidence, drawn from public opinion polling and data analysis, underscores a widespread loss of confidence in election fairness, declining voter engagement, entrenched partisanship, and structural barriers that exclude unaffiliated and third-party voters. With unaffiliated voters now the largest voting bloc in the state, but still lacking full representation, and over 25% of voters expressing little or no confidence in North Carolina’s voting processes, urgent action is needed to restore trust, expand representation, and ensure electoral integrity.

K-12 Education

K-12 education in North Carolina has become a critical issue due to multiple factors. Debates over funding, with concerns about underfunded public schools and competing priorities for school choice initiatives like charter schools and vouchers, have raised concerns about exacerbating inequality across the state. Teacher pay and shortages have led to protests, as salaries remain uncompetitive with neighboring states. Disparities in educational outcomes, highlighted by the long-running Leandro case, continue to reflect struggles to provide equitable education, especially in rural and underserved urban areas. Additionally, curriculum content around social issues has sparked political debates, with concerns about ideological agendas in schools. The COVID-19 pandemic further strained the system, intensifying learning loss and polarizing discussions about student health and mental well-being.