La jueza Anita Earls defendió su derecho constitucional a la libertad de expresión ante una investigación judicial en 2023.
The race to flip North Carolina House District 59 is one to watch, as the district, which covers part of Guilford County, has become more competitive in recent years. The race for the HD 59 seat pits Democratic candidate Dr. Elma Hairston against Republican incumbent Alan Branson.
North Carolina’s House District 5 encompasses Camden, Gates, Hertford, and Pasquotank counties in the Northeastern corner of the state. Republican Bill Ward is seeking reelection for his third term. His opponent, Democrat Sam Davis III, is a Pasquotank County Commissioner with a long history of public service.
Newton, a Wilson attorney serving his fifth Senate term, is seeking another term in office, while Rivera, a Marine Corps veteran and Wilson business owner, is campaigning on a platform centered on public education, rural health care, working families, and government accountability.