GOP Seeks Rule Change To Help NC Gov Nominee

June 10, 2024 Christianists, Republicans

Public Information reports:

One of the country’s most hotly contested gubernatorial contests is taking place in North Carolina, where Lt. Governor Mark Robinson (R) — known for his extremist views on LGBTQ rights, abortion, and other issues — is facing off against Attorney General Josh Stein (D). About five months from Election Day, polls show that the race is essentially tied.

But Stein’s campaign has a decisive lead in fundraising. The most recent campaign finance reports show that Stein has raised over $19 million, with $12.7 million cash on hand. Robinson, however, has raised less than $11 million and has $4.5 million in cash.

Republicans in the North Carolina legislature have responded by introducing legislation that would dramatically alter the state’s campaign finance rules in the middle of an election. Under existing North Carolina campaign finance law, corporations and labor unions cannot contribute directly or indirectly to state campaigns or committees.

NC Newsline reports: 



According to veteran campaign finance watchdog Bob Hall, the former longtime executive director of the group Democracy North Carolina, the changes are complex, but their impact will likely be significant.

Hall told NC Newsline that the proposed changes would provide wealthy individuals with new ways to give tens (or even hundreds) of thousands of dollars to support a North Carolina candidate without their name being identified with the donation.

The change would allow them to contribute to a national “527 committee” like the Republican Governors Association, which could then donate the money in its name to a party committee or “affiliated party committee” controlled by a state candidate without disclosing its true source.

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