This year, HRC’s Vote Equality campaign is undertaking an unprecedented nationwide effort to mobilize pro-equality voters in key races across the nation. In North Carolina, HRC teamed up with Equality North Carolina (NC) to mobilize voters across the Tar Heel State.
When the North Carolina General Assembly shamefully adjourned without taking action to fully repeal the discriminatory HB2 in July, HRC and Equality NC pledged to elect legislators who would take action against this anti-LGBTQ law. Over the next 75 days, HRC and Equality NC will work together to mobilize pro-equality voters.
In Raleigh, more than 20 local activists and community members gathered just blocks from the General Assembly building and Governor Pat McCrory’s office. Fired up from the legislative battle against HB2, the local community in the Triangle region is ready to mobilize pro-equality voters ahead of the election. For example, two high school students came to learn what they can do to help to repeal HB2. Another two volunteers drove over an hour from the Mebane area to help turnout local pro-equality voters.
For volunteers attending the workshop in Charlotte, the stakes are high in this election. HB2 has directly cost the city of Charlotte millions of dollars. Most recently, the NBA moved the 2017 All Star Game out of Charlotte because of HB2. Residents of Charlotte have had enough and are ready to mobilize for the November election in support of pro-equality candidates.
Polling in North Carolina found that voters have consistently rejected HB2. An August Public Policy Polling survey found that a 58 percent majority think HB2 is hurting the state’s economy. Only 30 percent support HB2 while 43 percent oppose it.
Last week, HRC and Equality NC issued a joint endorsement of Roy Cooper, the Democrat running to replace Governor Pat McCrory.
At HRC we know that elections matter. We’ve come too far to go back now and the stakes could not be higher for the LGBTQ community this election. That’s why we have aggressive plans to mobilize our members and supporters this fall and there is an important role for you in our effort. Click here to learn more about upcoming workshops in cities across the country.
Post submitted by HRC Regional Field Organizer Hope Jackson
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