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Forsyth County Democratic Party 🫏 North Carolina @forsythdemsnc.bsky.social · 2h

Democrats need four more Senate seats and three more House seats to change that. Three of those races are on Forsyth County ballots. In our newest Know Your Candidates post, you'll learn what senators and representatives do, and what Roy Cooper, Cyril Jefferson and Ashley Bell say they'll once elec

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Forsyth County Democratic Party 🫏 North Carolina @forsythdemsnc.bsky.social · 2h

Members of Congress have the power to push back on tariffs, health care cuts and a president who goes too far. Right now, the president's own party holds the majority in both the House and the Senate, and they aren't pushing back.

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Forsyth County Democratic Party 🫏 North Carolina @forsythdemsnc.bsky.social · 2h

Are you tired of paying more for gas, groceries and, well, everything? @cs.bsky.social Read the full post on Substack: postly.click/mGB #KnowBeforeYouVote #ForsythCounty #WinstonSalem #Vote2026

“Graphic of the U.S. Capitol with the headline ‘Know Your Candidates: Federal Races’ and the subtitle ‘Here’s how you can help restore checks and balances in the federal government.’”

“Three Democratic federal candidates pictured side by side: Roy Cooper for U.S. Senate, Cyril Jefferson for U.S. House District 6, and Ashley Bell for U.S. House District 10.”

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Forsyth County Democratic Party 🫏 North Carolina @forsythdemsnc.bsky.social · 12h

We stand behind our highly qualified candidate for D.A., Amara Hunter. She has decades of public safety service and an understanding of all sides of the judicial system. She's committed to integrity and is ready to ensure justice is served to those who have been waiting for their cases to be heard.

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Forsyth County Democratic Party 🫏 North Carolina @forsythdemsnc.bsky.social · 12h

• dates and hours • all Forsyth County early voting locations One important reminder: during Early Voting, eligible voters can also register and vote on the same day. That option is not available on Election Day. Make your plan now, choose the day and location that work best for you, and...

Why Early Voting Matters:
“Benefits of early voting include shorter lines, greater flexibility for people with work, health, or caregiving responsibilities, and more accessible voting opportunities.”

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Forsyth County Democratic Party 🫏 North Carolina @forsythdemsnc.bsky.social · 12h

You don’t have to wait until Election Day to vote. Early Voting in Forsyth County begins October 15 and gives you more days, more locations, and more flexibility to cast your ballot in person. Swipe through our Early Voting Guide for: • how early voting works • why it can make voting easier...

How Early Voting Works:
“Early voting works much like Election Day: go to an early voting location, check in, and vote securely in person. Your vote is counted like any other ballot.”

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Forsyth County Democratic Party 🫏 North Carolina @forsythdemsnc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

NEW PRESS RELEASE: Better Together. Read the full statement from the Forsyth County Democratic Party following the County Executive Committee meeting on October 1, 2026. Read the full text on Substack at: postly.click/Ujj

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Forsyth County Democratic Party 🫏 North Carolina @forsythdemsnc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

But then there’s Jason Lucero. We reviewed each reported transaction and found an unusually varied list of campaign expenses including everything from laptops and phone service to yard signs, restaurant tabs, and donor meetings.

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Forsyth County Democratic Party 🫏 North Carolina @forsythdemsnc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

You can find out. Candidates who raise or spend more than $1,000 have to file reports showing where the money comes from and where it goes, and anyone can read them. Plenty of school board candidates never reach that threshold.

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Forsyth County Democratic Party 🫏 North Carolina @forsythdemsnc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The school board makes major decisions about how money gets spent on your kids’ education. So how does someone running for school board spend the money donated to their campaign? Researched & written by D.C. Davis, Cardinal Scribe @cs-ws.bsky.social Read on Substack: postly.click/iwq

Graphic for “Know Before You Vote: Lucero’s Ledger” over a photo of a credit card terminal printing a long receipt. Text asks, “Who funded Jason Lucero’s campaign, and how did his campaign spend the money?” and includes Forsyth County Dems and the Substack address.

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Forsyth County Democratic Party 🫏 North Carolina @forsythdemsnc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

A company card has rules, and someone typically checks every receipt. Campaigns report their spending too, with a short label on each payment to explain the expense. Anyone can see them. A close look at Harrigan’s campaign finance reports shows some surprising spending this year.

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Forsyth County Democratic Party 🫏 North Carolina @forsythdemsnc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

What would you put on the company card if someone else was paying and there was no spending limit? Part 2 of our look at Rep. Pat Harrigan’s campaign spending. Researched & written by D.C. Davis, Cardinal Scribe @cs-ws.bsky.social postly.click/TjK

Graphic promoting a Forsyth County Democrats article titled “Know Before You Vote: A Deep Dive Into the Finances of a Multimillionaire, Part Two.” The subtitle reads, “Planes, PACs, and Private Clubs: Inside Pat Harrigan’s Campaign Money.” The background is a darkened airplane cockpit edited to resemble a campaign finance dashboard, with gauges showing PACs, individual donors, leadership PACs, joint fundraising, cash on hand, and selected expenditures.

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Forsyth County Democratic Party 🫏 North Carolina @forsythdemsnc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

If you live in North Carolina’s 10th Congressional District, the answer is Pat Harrigan. Were you aware? Before you cast your vote for who will represent you and your concerns in Washington, D.C., take a look at what we found when we reviewed Rep. Pat Harrigan’s public financial disclosure and

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Forsyth County Democratic Party 🫏 North Carolina @forsythdemsnc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

What do multiple firearms-related businesses, holding companies, high-value real estate, a private aircraft, stocks, cryptocurrency, and gold have in common with your current U.S. House Representative? By D.C. Davis, Cardinal Scribe @cs-ws.bsky.social Read on Substack: postly.click/JQz

Forsyth County Dems graphic showing stacked gold bars with the title, “Know Before You Vote: A Deep Dive Into the Finances of a Multimillionaire, Part One.”

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Forsyth County Democratic Party 🫏 North Carolina @forsythdemsnc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

"Know Before You Vote: McDowell’s Money Moves" takes a close look at who funds his campaign, how the money moves, and where it goes. Written & researched by D.C. Davis, Cardinal Scribe @cs-ws.bsky.social Read on Substack: postly.click/ILP

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Forsyth County Democratic Party 🫏 North Carolina @forsythdemsnc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Rep. Addison McDowell. Who's giving? Where does the money go? What happens when funds move from one political committee to another? And what has the campaign been spending money on? We followed the FEC filings so you don’t have to. "Know Before You Vote: McDowell’s Money Moves"

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Forsyth County Democratic Party 🫏 North Carolina @forsythdemsnc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Three committees with a lot of money moving between them creating a paper trail most voters will never see. In our latest article, we dug into the federal campaign finance records of... Researched & Written by D.C. Davis, Cardinal Scribe @cs-ws.bsky.social Read more: postly.click/ILP

Dark blue graphic with bundles of $100 bills and white text: “Know Before You Vote: McDowell’s Money Moves. A closer look at who funds his campaign, how the money moves, and where it goes.” Forsyth County Dems and forsythdemsnc.substack.com appear at the bottom.

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Forsyth County Democratic Party 🫏 North Carolina @forsythdemsnc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

We took a look at who funded it, who is connected to whom, and where some of those same names have appeared before. The story gets more interesting the closer you look. Researched & written by D.C. Davis, Cardinal Scribe Read the full article on Substack: postly.click/-yX

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Forsyth County Democratic Party 🫏 North Carolina @forsythdemsnc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

How much do you know about the people paying for the political messages you’ll see over the next few weeks? A new political action committee called Keep Forsyth County Safe has entered the 2026 election. Written by D.C. Davis, Cardinal Scribe @cs-ws.bsky.social Read on Substack: postly.click/-yX

Substack share card for the Forsyth County Dems post "Know Before You Vote: A New PAC Called 'Keep Forsyth County Safe'" with the subtitle "How the wealthy are trying to buy our elections." Behind the text, a darkened photo of a campaign mailer under a magnifying glass.

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Forsyth County Democratic Party 🫏 North Carolina @forsythdemsnc.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Governor Roy Cooper is coming to Winston-Salem this Sunday to launch a canvass! We’ll hear from Gov. Cooper, then head out to knock on doors and talk to voters to make sure we win in November! RSVP here: bit.ly/fcdp-092026. #cooper2026 #forsythdems #canvass #makestuffcostless

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Forsyth County Democratic Party 🫏 North Carolina @forsythdemsnc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

and for a council seat where one member told a resident he did not want to hear another word out of her. Here's what to know before you vote.

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Forsyth County Democratic Party 🫏 North Carolina @forsythdemsnc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

That was the margin after provisional ballots were counted, in a race where a more than two hundred people turned out. Four candidates are running for two seats this November, in a town still split over a data center...

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Forsyth County Democratic Party 🫏 North Carolina @forsythdemsnc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

How many votes does it take to win a seat on the Rural Hall Town Council? Last time, three. Read on Substack: postly.click/qNHh Researched & written by D.C. Davis, Cardinal Scribe (@cs.bsky.com) #ruralhalltowncouncil #vote2026 #ruralhallnc #ruralhall

Green graphic featuring wooden figures gathered around a compass. White text reads, “Know Before You Vote: Rural Hall Town Council. Who are the candidates & how do they plan to help us?” At the bottom: “Forsyth County Dems” and “forsythdemsnc.substack.com.”

Portrait of Charles Cession wearing a light gray suit, white shirt, and patterned blue tie. He has short gray hair and a gray mustache and goatee, and is standing in a covered outdoor walkway with the background softly blurred.

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Forsyth County Democratic Party 🫏 North Carolina @forsythdemsnc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

another challenger who has publicly said he would take a different approach to leading the town. Today’s Know Before You Vote takes a closer look at all three: their backgrounds, their records and public statements, how two candidates got on the ballot as unaffiliated, and what their campaign-fin

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Forsyth County Democratic Party 🫏 North Carolina @forsythdemsnc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Read on Substack: postly.click/y2V But when you’re choosing a mayor, there’s more to go on than word of mouth. Three people are asking Rural Hall voters for the job this November: the current mayor, a former town council member who came within 14 votes of beating him in 2023, and...

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Forsyth County Democratic Party 🫏 North Carolina @forsythdemsnc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Have you ever hired a plumber because a neighbor said he did good work? In a town the size of Rural Hall, reputation carries weight. You notice who shows up, how people handle themselves, and what your neighbors have experienced firsthand. Research & written by D.C. Davis, Cardinal Scribe Read o

Promotional graphic for a Forsyth County Democrats article. A photo of the green “Welcome to Rural Hall” sign and flowers appears in the background. White text reads, “Know Before You Vote: Rural Hall Mayor” and “Who are the candidates & how do they plan to help us?” The bottom includes “Forsyth County Dems” and “forsythdemsnc.substack.com.”

Portrait of Terry Bennett wearing glasses, a dark suit jacket, light dress shirt, and patterned tie. He has short gray hair and a trimmed gray beard and is photographed against a muted gray-blue background.

Portrait of Susan Hawks Gordon with short silver-gray hair, wearing a leopard-print top and standing against a light background.

Portrait of Sebastian Jimenez-Barreras wearing a black button-up shirt and a gold cross necklace, standing outdoors against a softly blurred green background.

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Forsyth County Democratic Party 🫏 North Carolina @forsythdemsnc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Pay attention to what the candidates stand for, what their allies are saying, and what kind of government you want Congress to provide. Then vote. Vote like our democracy depends on it, because it literally does.

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Forsyth County Democratic Party 🫏 North Carolina @forsythdemsnc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

This November, North Carolinians will choose our next U.S. senator in the race between Democrat Roy Cooper and Republican Michael Whatley. What happens in that election will also help determine the balance of power in the Senate.

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Forsyth County Democratic Party 🫏 North Carolina @forsythdemsnc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Homes, businesses, roads, bridges, and entire communities were devastated, and recovery is still underway two years later. I’m turning my anger into action: paying attention, sharing verified information, and voting.

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Forsyth County Democratic Party 🫏 North Carolina @forsythdemsnc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

That full context matters. So does the fact that the statement connected desperately needed disaster recovery money with the outcome of a U.S. Senate election. Helene was the deadliest and costliest hurricane in North Carolina history. More than 100 North Carolinians died.

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Forsyth County Democratic Party 🫏 North Carolina @forsythdemsnc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

While talking about additional FEMA funding North Carolina is still waiting on after Hurricane Helene, President Trump said, “Now, if Michael loses, I’m not sending it.” He immediately added that he was kidding and that North Carolina would get the money.

graphic with a dark background. On the left is a screenshot of a man speaking at a presidential podium while wearing a red “USA” hat, overlaid with a large diagonal red-and-white stamp reading “STOP BULLYING.” On the right, large white text reads: “WATCH THIS: TRUMP TELLS NORTH CAROLINA HE’LL WITHHOLD FEMA MONEY UNLESS HIS CANDIDATE WINS IN NOV.” A red angry-face emoji appears in the upper-right corner, with yellow accents and a small outline of North Carolina.

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Forsyth County Democratic Party 🫏 North Carolina @forsythdemsnc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Top row, left to right: Toby Bost, Forsyth Soil & Water Conservation District logo, and Betsy Johnson.

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Forsyth County Democratic Party 🫏 North Carolina @forsythdemsnc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

This is a nonpartisan contest, and this year you can vote for two candidates. The five-member Soil and Water Conservation District Board helps local landowners protect and manage soil and water resources. Voters elect three of the board’s members, and two of those elected seats are on the ballot...

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Forsyth County Democratic Party 🫏 North Carolina @forsythdemsnc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Have you ever reached a race on your ballot and had no idea what the job was? This might be that race: Forsyth County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor. Researched & written by D.C. Davis, Cardinal Scribe @cs-ws.bsky.social Read on Substack: postly.click/LOT6

Forsyth County Dems article graphic over a wooded landscape with a creek and green grass. White text reads, “Know Before You Vote: Water & Soil Conservation Board” and “Who are the candidates & how do they plan to help us?” The Forsyth County Dems name and Substack address appear near the bottom.

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Forsyth County Democratic Party 🫏 North Carolina @forsythdemsnc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

We honor the nearly 3,000 people killed in the attacks, as well as the first responders, survivors, and others who later died from illnesses linked to toxic exposure at the attack sites. We also remember the service members and civilians whose lives were lost in the wars that followed.

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Forsyth County Democratic Party 🫏 North Carolina @forsythdemsnc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Today, the Forsyth County Democratic Party joins people across the country in remembering those we lost on September 11, 2001. Who are you remembering? We invite you to share their name in the comments.

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Forsyth County Democratic Party 🫏 North Carolina @forsythdemsnc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

If you want a say in the values and priorities of BOE members, then it's really important for you to cast a vote for three candidates. These seats can be won with less than 100 votes if it's anything like the primaries. Read it before you are standing in the booth with five names you don't know.

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Forsyth County Democratic Party 🫏 North Carolina @forsythdemsnc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Today's post lays out who all five candidates are, what each one says they would fix first, and what the public record shows about one of them. There will be three at-large candidates added to the board of education in November, no matter what.

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Forsyth County Democratic Party 🫏 North Carolina @forsythdemsnc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

And another one of them barely made it out of the primary Today's post lays out who all five candidates are, what each one says they would fix first, and what the public record shows about one of them.

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Forsyth County Democratic Party 🫏 North Carolina @forsythdemsnc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Did you know three of the nine seats on the WS/FCS board are elected by the entire county, not by district? Five candidates are running, although one of them is currently under indictment by the State of North Carolina on two counts of Obtaining Property Under False Pretenses.

Graphic for “Know Before You Vote: Board of Education (At Large)” over a faded Forsyth County school board district map. Text asks, “Who are the candidates & how do they plan to help us?” and identifies Forsyth County Dems.

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Forsyth County Democratic Party 🫏 North Carolina @forsythdemsnc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

We looked at what the candidates say qualifies them for the job, what they say they’ll prioritize, and, where campaign finance reports are available, who’s helping fund their campaigns. Here’s a closer look before you vote.

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Forsyth County Democratic Party 🫏 North Carolina @forsythdemsnc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Some candidates are former educators. Others bring backgrounds in business, finance, management, or the military. One is an incumbent.

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Forsyth County Democratic Party 🫏 North Carolina @forsythdemsnc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

How much do you really know about the eight people asking for your vote for School Board District 2? This November, District 2 voters will choose four candidates to make important decisions affecting thousands of WS/FCS students, teachers, and families. Researched & written by D.C. Davis, Cardi

Graphic reading “Know Before You Vote: Board of Education (District 2)” with the question “Who are the candidates & how do they plan to help us?” over a darkened photo of an apple on stacked books. Forsyth County Dems and the Substack address appear at the bottom.

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Forsyth County Democratic Party 🫏 North Carolina @forsythdemsnc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

In this post, we took a look at what each candidate says they would bring to the board, what they list as their priorities, and what their campaign finance reports show.

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Forsyth County Democratic Party 🫏 North Carolina @forsythdemsnc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

It's time to think long and hard about the people who decide how our schools are staffed, what priorities get funded, and what changes the district takes on next. 3 candidates are running for School Board in District 1, but there are only 2 seats available.

Trevonia Brown-Gaither, a Black woman with shoulder-length gray hair and glasses, smiles at the camera while wearing a white blouse, pearl earrings, and a pearl necklace.

Alex Bohannon, a Black man with short hair and a full beard, smiles at the camera while wearing a dark navy suit, white shirt, and burgundy-and-gold striped tie in front of a brick wall.

Mike Klinetobe, a white man with brown hair and a mustache, smiles at the camera in front of a window overlooking a colorful sunset.

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Forsyth County Democratic Party 🫏 North Carolina @forsythdemsnc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

You see the yellow buses every morning, but have you heard what the three District 1 school board candidates say WS/FCS needs most right now? Researched & written by D.C. Davis @cs-ws.bsky.social Read on Substack: postly.click/tCb #KnowBeforeYouVote #WSFCS #ForsythCounty #WinstonSalem #Vote2026

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Forsyth County Democratic Party 🫏 North Carolina @forsythdemsnc.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Following the money meant checking every name against the records, and a few of them sent us back for another look. We think you'll find it was worth the wait. Researched & written by D.C. Davis, Cardinal Scribe Read on Substack: postly.click/Z0j

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Forsyth County Democratic Party 🫏 North Carolina @forsythdemsnc.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

And would you find it surprising if a candidate for District Attorney accepted PAC donations? In Part 2 of "Know Before You Vote: District Attorney," we followed the money, and we were surprised at the amount of money one candidate has amassed this year. This one took us longer than usual...

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Forsyth County Democratic Party 🫏 North Carolina @forsythdemsnc.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Did you know that North Carolina requires candidates to provide detailed information about donors who give more than $50 towards their political campaign? Researched & written by D.C. Davis, Cardinal Scribe @cs-ws.bsky.social Read on Substack: postly.click/Z0j

Share card for Know Before You Vote: District Attorney, Part 2, from Forsyth County Dems. A hundred dollar bill on an orange background with the line, We followed the money, and SURPRISE!

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Forsyth County Democratic Party 🫏 North Carolina @forsythdemsnc.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Incumbent Jim O'Neill has been DA since 2009. He ran for Attorney General in 2020 and lost. He ran for Lt. Governor in 2024 and lost. Both times he kept his day job. Today's article comes in two parts. Part 1 introduces the candidates, their qualifications, and their funding.

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