Op-ed in NC Policy Watch by Melissa Price Kromm In the past few months, North Carolinians have seen our General Assembly make national news several times. At least a couple of those times were due to the continuing and shameless partisan assaults on the independence of our courts.

During a House Judiciary Committee hearing on House Bill 335, North Carolina Voters for Clean Elections voiced opposition to another political coup bill.  The News & Observer took notice.   “It’s just another court-tampering bill,” Melissa Price Kromm, director of Voters for Clean Elections, told the committee. “Why do judges even have to be associated with political parties?… Continue reading Standing up to Court-Tampering

Indy piece highlights committee testimony by NCVCE’s Director on the dangers of judicial redistricting legislation.

“You want a government that serves the people not the donors and special interest. You want a government that keeps its promises,” said President Trump last week at a rally in Melbourne, Florida. The opening at the FEC sets up a test for him. Will his nominee side with big donors or everyday Americans? More here.… Continue reading Will President Trump side with big donors or everyday American people?

The response from our 2016 candidate survey is amazing!  Please look up your candidate here.  2016 is proving to be another historic record year for political fundraising.  The U.S. Supreme Court decision in Citizens United is intensifying the campaign money chase.   Poll after poll shows that voters think special interest donors have way too much influence over public policy.  Citizens want real reform… Continue reading 2016 Candidate Surveys

At the heart of democracy is a simple but powerful idea: One person, one vote. But in North Carolina and across the country, challenges to voting rights, growing special interest influence and politically-influenced redistricting have thrown up barriers to participation and diminished the voice of ordinary voters. Charlotte. On Wednesday, October 5th, a coalition of groups… Continue reading Why Democracy Matters: Charlotte and Raleigh tour stops

If you are a candidate statewide office or legislature, we invite you to answer our 2016 Candidate Questionaire regarding campaign finance policy positions. Please email Melissa Price Kromm at melissa@ncvce.org to receive a direct link to our candidate survey. 

Our friends at Common Cause North Carolina launched a potentially landmark lawsuit in federal court today directly challenging the foundation of partisan gerrymandering in North Carolina. From Common Cause North Carolina:  Filed in the Middle District Court in Greensboro, the challenge in Common Cause v. Rucho could be a watershed moment in the fight against gerrymandering.… Continue reading Common Cause NC challenges Partisan Gerrymandering