State Senate Approves Bill That Would Expand Opportunity Scholarship Funding
UPDATE: On Friday, September 20, N.C. Governor Roy Cooper vetoed HB10. UPDATE: On Wednesday afternoon, September 11, the North Carolina House approved HB 10 by a vote of 67-43. The bill now proceeds to Governor Roy Cooper for consideration. Earlier this afternoon, the North Carolina Senate approved a bill that will, among other things, provide […]
NC Family Partners with Christians Engaged to Encourage Christians to Pray, Vote, and Engage
Did you know that as many as 25 million Christians in the United States don’t vote in Presidential Elections? We know that Christian values are not just morals for individuals, but guidelines that – broadly applied – help society thrive. We’ve seen the devastation that comes when our country starts operating in ways that go […]
How to Elect Leaders Who Govern (with Brad Littlejohn)
There is a distinct trend right now for some politicians and voters to focus only on issues like LGBTQ and abortion. While these values are incredibly important, a significant part of these elected officials’ jobs also relates to things like economics and infrastructure. As a result, it is also important to evaluate candidates on their […]
New Political Parties and A Christian Approach to Navigating the Election
Welcome to this week’s episode of NC Family’s Weekly Update, where we share the highlights of the past week at the N.C. General Assembly and beyond. In this episode, we cover: An update on the growing ballots for the 2024 election, which will include eight political parties this year; and Guidance on a Christian approach […]
The Ever-Changing Political Landscape and Getting Ready for the 2024 Elections
Welcome to this week’s episode of NC Family’s Weekly Update, where we share the highlights of the past week at the N.C. General Assembly and beyond. In this episode, we cover: A brief update on the significant changes that have shaped the political landscape in the last several weeks; and Information on NC Family’s 2024 […]
Dobbs Was Only the Beginning: The Fight for Life Two Years After the Overturning of Roe v. Wade
Two years ago, the United States Supreme Court handed down the Dobbs decision, which overturned Roe v. Wade and returned the issue of abortion to elected representatives. Since this decision, 21states have enacted further pro-life legislation. While this was a monumental event, it was just the tip of the iceberg in the fight for life. […]
Statewide Primary Election Results – NC General Assembly
In Part 3 of NC Family’s 2024 Primary Election Report, we take a look at races for the State Senate and the State House of Representatives. The North Carolina General Assembly redrew state legislative districts in 2023, so this year’s elections are taking place using new district maps. Some districts changed dramatically, while others did […]
Statewide Primary Election Results – Executive & Judicial Branches
In Part 2 of NC Family’s Primary Election Report, we take a look at statewide races for Governor, Council of State, State Supreme Court and State Court of Appeals. When it comes to statewide races, it is important to understand that North Carolina is a highly competitive political environment. Much of this is driven by […]
Candidate Field Narrows Following N.C.’s Primary Election
The field of candidates for federal and state level offices in North Carolina narrowed significantly following Tuesday’s Primary Election; however, several races are either too-close-to-call or are likely to involve runoff elections. The following is a summary of presidential and congressional races in North Carolina based on unofficial results from the State Board of Elections. […]
A Christian Response to the 2024 Election
If you’ve driven anywhere in the last month, turned on a tv or radio, or gone to the mailbox, then you are probably well aware that the 2024 election season has officially begun. Campaign signs are on every street corner, political ads are airing on tv, debates are being held, and campaign mailers are hitting […]