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Battleground North Carolina: The INDY's 2016 Election Endorsements

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In less than three weeks, this infuriating, nauseatingly depressing election season will finally come to a close. Andunbelievable though it may soundthere's still a chance that it might have something approaching a happy ending. But that, dear reader, depends on you.

This year, North Carolina is yet again a battleground state. It's possible that the White House will be decided within our borders. So, too, might control of the U.S. Senate. And our gubernatorial race is among the most closely watched in the nation. Beneath those marquee contests lie scores of other pitched battlesthe Council of State, the General Assembly, judicial races, county elections, and bond referendums.

The INDY's endorsements are designed to help you navigate through an interminably long ballot. As per usual, we sent out detailed questionnaires to all the candidates in these races. Many responded; some did not. Those responses are available for your perusal on our website.

We make no bones about the fact that we are a progressive newspaper, committed to civil rights and social and economic justice. We believe HB 2 should be repealed, the minimum wage should be increased, the social safety net should be strengthened, schools should be better funded, the wealthy should pay more in taxes, and an unstable racist blowhard shouldn't have his finger anywhere near the nuclear button. Consequently, we tend to endorse progressive candidatesin this state, more often than not Democratsthough we are supporting a handful of Republicans this year.

Elections are wonand the course of history is setby those who show up. So, please, go vote. This year more than most, our future depends on it.

Our Endorsements

The INDY's Voting Guide Clinton for President Ross for U.S. Senate Cooper for Governor Mike Morgan for N.C. Supreme Court U.S. House of Representatives Council of State N.C. General Assembly N.C. Court of Appeals Superior Court and District Court Judges Chatham County Board of Commissioners Durham County Soil and Water Supervisor and Four Bond Referendums Orange County Schools and Affordable Housing Bonds Wake County Offices and the Sales Tax Referendum