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President and
Vice President are NOT included on the straight party ticket
vote. They MUST be voted separately.
Be sure to vote in all contests –
make sure your vote counts!!
Your ballot has two
sides - be sure you FLIP it over and vote all offices.
County Commissioner
and non-partisan contests (Judges and referendum) are on the back. Follow PA-PAC’s instructions and you won’t miss anything!
We would love to
have you as a member and supporter. Our endorsement decisions are
made at democratically-run meetings of our members. We do not give
money to candidates, but use our resources to inform voters about
our endorsements. If you want to support these candidates, please
contact their campaigns. Their websites are provided where
available.
President & Vice-President
Barack
Obama and Joe Biden -
what more do we
need to say? The alternative is just too disturbing to contemplate.
After eight years, America needs change we can believe in!
http://www.barackobama.com
U. S. Senate
Kay Hagan
has an impressive record of legislative leadership in the North
Carolina State Senate. She will bring a common-sense approach to
taxes and the economy, and will replace tax breaks for Big Oil
companies with new incentives for clean energy entrepreneurs. She
has a shot at removing Senator Dole of Kansas, who has not provided
effective service to North Carolina.
www.kayhagan.com
U. S. Congress
We have again
endorsed incumbent Democratic Representative David Price.
Congressman Price has delivered federal support for community
development efforts in Durham, such as the Durham Community Land
Trust as well as progressive transportation options.
www.davidprice.campaignoffice.com
Governor
Bev Perdue
is committed to taking on the problem of global warming by declaring
NC will reduce greenhouse gases 80% by 2050 and that we must change
the ways we make and use energy in NC. She understands the
challenges and the opportunity for NC to move to a green economy and
that it will take major changes at our electric utilities to make
sure energy efficiency and renewable energy can flourish. Our next
governor will appoint a new majority of the NC Utilities Commission,
and state regulators at every level, and their philosophy reaches
deep into government. A McCrory administration would be a disaster
for consumers and ordinary N. C. citizens.
www.bevperdue.com
Lieutenant-Governor
Walter
Dalton
has been
dedicated to improving public education, and creating and retaining
jobs. He will work to make our state a better place. We are assured
his homophobia is not sincere, and we endorse him.
www.walterdalton.org
Attorney General
We are still
waiting for a viable Attorney General candidate who will speak
against the death penalty. Until then, we endorse Roy Cooper,
who has effectively marshaled the resources of his office to protect
consumers, the environment, and victims of crime.
www.roycooper.com
State Auditor
Beth Wood
has ten years of experience in the Auditor’s office and five years
in the State Treasurer’s office. In the Auditor’s office, she worked
to ensure that federal grants were being used as intended, and
redesigned the Office training program. Ms. Wood is endorsed by
Ralph Campbell, former state Auditor, and by the NC AFL-CIO.
www.bethwoodcampaign.com
Commissioner of Agriculture
Ronnie
Ansley
is dedicated to
agriculture. He will make North Carolina the leader in food, fiber
and fuel production through agriculture, investing in
renewable-sustainable green energy, made from renewable sources, for
fuel production. He will lead the state to become energy independent
to help lower fuel costs and cut our dependence on foreign oil.
www.Ansley4Ag.com
Commissioner of Insurance
Wayne
Goodwin
has served as
the Deputy to the incumbent Commissioner, and will continue to
champion low and fair insurance rates.
www.waynegoodwin.org
Commissioner of Labor
Mary Fant
Donnan
has served as the Director of Policy and Research at the Department
of Labor from 1994 to 2001. Ms. Donnan has been endorsed by the N.C.
AFL-CIO and by former Commissioner of Labor Harry Payne.
www.maryfantdonnan.com
Secretary of State
Elaine
Marshall
is the two-term incumbent, first elected in 2000, will provide
greater accountability and openness in state government and use new
technologies to ensure equal access to public records.
www.elainemarshall.org
Superintendent of Public
Instruction
June St.
Clair Atkinson
receives our support based on her personal knowledge of every aspect
of education from the classroom to the NC State Education Boardroom.
She stands for respecting children and their families, trusting
teachers, and insisting on accountability from educational and
political leaders.
www.juneatkinson.com
State Treasurer
We strongly endorse
Janet Cowell based on her combination of training, experience
in the financial industry, and service to the NC Senate and the
Raleigh City Council. She has taken principled, progressive stands
and championed a number of innovative programs to make government
more efficient.
www.cowellfortreasurer.com
N. C. Senate (Districts 18 and 20)
In the 18th
District, PA-PAC has again endorsed Democratic incumbent and former
Durham resident Bob Atwater.
We also endorse newly appointed Senator Floyd McKissick
Jr., in the 20th District. Senator McKissick has
shown an ability to represent Durham in a very
effective manner, and we need him doing this job for a full term.
N. C. House (Districts 29, 30, 31)
We have also
endorsed incumbents Democrats Larry Hall (29), Paul Luebke (30),
and H.M. “Mickey” Michaux (31) for the State House. These
progressives deserve re-election.
We make no
endorsement in District 55.
District Attorney, District 14
We support
Tracey Cline, who is running unopposed.
www.traceycline.com
Board of County Commissioners
PA-PAC strongly endorses incumbents Becky Heron, Michael
Page, and Ellen Reckhow – along with newcomers Brenda
Howerton. The incumbents bring their hard work, years of
service, and proven progressive stands on the issues coming before
county government. Brenda has a long record of service to the Durham community.
Howerton
is a business consultant and coach with an impressive client list
and is currently serving her second term as an elected Soil and
Water District Supervisor. She has been involved in numerous
progressive organizations including Durham CAN, the Human Relations
Commission, the Million Mom March, and the NAACP.
www.brendahowerton.com
For more than a quarter century, Heron has been a
champion for the environment, effective land use planning and
transportation, and strong human services, while also serving as a
thoughtful watchdog of tax dollars.
www.beckyheron.org
Page,
the Commissioners’ vice chairman and a former School Board chairman,
is the senior pastor at Antioch Baptist Church. In his first term,
Page has distinguished himself as an advocate for Durham’s
low-wealth citizens and for effective social service programs.
www.pagefordurham.net
With 20 years as a Commissioner and six years as chairman,
Reckhow has shown strong, knowledgeable, progressive leadership
in such critical areas as planning, transportation, education, and
healthcare.
www.ellenreckhow.org
Register of Deeds
We support
incumbent Willie Covington, who is running unopposed.
Non-partisan Contests
Remember to turn
your ballot over and vote in these critical non-partisan state
Judicial Races
www.ncdemocraticjudges.org
NC Supreme Court Justice (1)
We support Judge
Suzanne Reynolds to occupy the Edmunds seat.
www.suzannereynolds.org
NC Court of Appeals Judge (6)
There are six separate contests for Court of Appeals Judge. You
will be able to vote for one candidate in each.
We support:
Martin Seat - Judge
John C. Martin
Wynn Seat - Judge
James A. Wynn
www.judgewynn.com
Tyson Seat - Judge
Kristin Ruth
www.judgeruth.com
McCullough Seat -
Cheri Beasley
www.judgecheri.com
Stephens Seat -
Linda Stephens
www.judgelinda.org
Arrowood Seat -
John S. Arrowood
www.judgearrowood.com
District Court Judge - District 14
We endorse the
unopposed incumbent Judge William A. (Drew) Marsh
Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor
PA-PAC endorses Durham native and attorney Kathryn Spann, who has served on
the Farmland Preservation Board, is a resident of rural northern Durham County,
and cares deeply about land conservation. She has the will and
experience to assist local landowners in their soil conservation
efforts.
www.kathrynspann.org
Prepared Meals Tax Referendum
Vote FOR. PA-PAC supports
the adoption of this referendum. This 1 percent tax on restaurant
meals and other prepared foods will help generate needed revenue to
develop and maintain Durham's cultural and recreational attractions
- including museums, arts facilities, parks, trails, and other
public open space; as well as community clean up and job training.
Approximately 40% of this revenue is expected to come from visitors,
including those who work in Durham but do not live here. This is not
the most progressive means of raising revenue, but given our
options, it should be supported by the voters. We need to make sure
that the city and county governments will abide by their pledges to
obligate the revenue in a responsible manner. Please vote 'FOR' this
measure. (It is the last item on the ballot.)
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