Rough Start for 2026
But Our Courts Can Make a Difference!
I would like to cancel my 30-day trial subscription to 2026.
Kidding aside, this year is undeniably off to a rough start. In challenging times like these, I look to the Serenity Prayer:
God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, And wisdom to know the difference.
Standing alone, our impact is limited. But together, we can make a difference. One of the most impactful places we can affect change is our courts.
At the federal level, our judges enjoy lifetime appointments. Even the most ardent conservatives are pushing back against the excesses coming from the current administration. And when vacancies need to be filled, the U.S. Senate must approve the administration’s nominees.
In North Carolina, we have a competitive Senate seat on the ballot. Former Governor and long-time Attorney General Roy Cooper is the presumptive Democratic nominee. If you want to have an impact on the future of our federal courts, then support Roy Cooper.
Even if Democrats do not flip the U.S. Senate, a Democratic Senator from North Carolina will have the power to moderate judicial nominees and block the nomination of extremists to the federal courts in North Carolina for years to come. If Democrats do flip the U.S. Senate, they will have enormous influence over the future of all federal courts.
At the state level, we elect our judges in North Carolina. And this year, we have four state-wide judicial races on the ballot. Our absolute top priority must be re-electing N.C. Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls. Please support Justice Earls’ re-election campaign here. Protecting our democracy, its institutions, and the rule of law requires flipping the N.C. Supreme Court back to a Democratic majority.
Flipping our state supreme court is a long game. We needed to keep Justice Riggs in 2024. Next, we need to re-elect Justice Earls in 2026. Finally, we need to flip 2 of the 3 seats that will be up for election in 2028. Especially in the current political climate, this is absolutely achievable. But it requires investment and resources today. Again, please support Justice Earls’ re-election campaign.
We also have several state-wide judicial races on the ballots as well. Please support the 2026 NC Judicial Slate of North Carolina Democratic judicial candidates! No matter the amount, every donation helps protect our courts.
