🏛️ Structure of North Carolina State Government
Executive Branch
Led by the Governor (currently Roy Cooper).
Other elected officials: Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Auditor, and Commissioners for Labor, Insurance, and Agriculture.
Legislative Branch
North Carolina General Assembly: Bicameral system with the House of Representatives (120 members) and the Senate (50 members).
North Carolina House of Representatives Website
North Carolina State Senate Website
Judicial Branch
Led by the North Carolina Supreme Court, with the Court of Appeals, Superior Courts, and District Courts.
🗳️ Elections and Voter Information
North Carolina State Board of Elections: Oversees voter registration, election integrity, and candidate filings.
Register to Vote
North Carolina Voter Guide: Comprehensive guides for state and local elections.
Voter Guide Portal
📊 Key Political Issues in North Carolina
Public Education Funding and Teacher Pay
Healthcare Access and Medicaid Expansion
Environmental Conservation and Coastal Resilience
Infrastructure Development and Transportation Projects
Affordable Housing and Urban Growth
Criminal Justice Reform and Public Safety
🤝 Civic Engagement & Grassroots Activism
League of Women Voters of North Carolina: Promotes informed and active participation in democracy.
LWV North Carolina Website
North Carolina Conservation Network: Advocates for environmental preservation and sustainability.
Democracy North Carolina: Focused on voter rights and civic engagement.
📰 Stay Informed
The News & Observer: Covers statewide politics and government.
North Carolina Health News: Nonprofit newsroom focused on healthcare and policy.
Carolina Public Press: Offers in-depth reporting on state and local issues.
📚 Educational Resources
North Carolina State Archives: Provides access to government and historical records.
NC State Archives Website
BallotPedia North Carolina: Neutral, fact-checked information on elections and policy.
Ballotpedia North Carolina
📱 Useful Tools and Apps
Countable: Follow legislation and contact your representatives.
CivicEngage: Portal for community-level civic information.