North Carolina Black Alliance

11/10/2026

🚨BREAKING NEWS: With the majority of counties reporting ballots cured post election, we can safely confirm that Raymond Smith has secured enough votes to win his race in Congressional District 3.

This historic moment represents a complete defeat of Donald Trump’s plan to redraw the congressional map in North Carolina in favor of republicans.

Smith’s victory now gives democrats an 11-3 advantage over the GOP and sends more Black representatives from NC to DC than at any point in history.
Advance Carolina

11/06/2026

"These individuals, regardless of their race, even though historic, are really going to meet the needs of all individuals and community. And we're going to make sure that they are accountable to that, not just to Republicans or Democrats or Black or white, but also to younger voters, to women." — Marcus Bass, Executive Director

Read full article: https://kdhnews.com/news/politics/nc-will-send-a-record-5-black-lawmakers-to-congress-150-years-after-its-first/facarticle_9679d685-d9e5-55c1-aab3-c61f565cd520.html

11/05/2026

Black voters showed their power despite barriers to the ballot.

Across North Carolina, more than 584,000 Black voters cast early ballots, a 52.3% increase over 2022. From college students marching to the polls to communities organizing across the state, voters demonstrated what sustained civic engagement can accomplish.

As threats to voting rights and fair representation continue, the North Carolina Black Alliance remains committed to protecting access to the ballot, educating voters and ensuring OUR voices are heard.

The election may be over, but OUR work to bring democracy closer to the people continues.

Read our full post-election statement:

Black voters showed their power in the 2026 midterm election despite barriers. North Carolina Black Alliance highlights turnout, voting rights and what's next.

11/05/2026

The party in power in the North Carolina General Assembly redrew congressional districts in order to stay in power by not allowing Black people to vote for their desired candidates. It didn’t work. The people in power lost power. They discounted the fact that Black people know a thing or two about doing extra and outperforming to get what they want.

Been there. Done that. Go’n keep doing it. ✊🏾

11/04/2026

The 2026 Midterms are done, but these young voices are just getting started! 🗳️

From NC State to Fayetteville State and UNC-Chapel Hill, our V-OTEC-O-MING tour brought students together around one message: The decisions made today shape the futures they’ll inherit tomorrow.

Whether it’s the cost of living, education funding or representation at every level of government, these students understand that voting is about more than Election Day. It’s about having a voice in the decisions that affect their everyday lives.

And as one student reminded us, if we want to see change in our 30s and 40s, the work starts now.

The election may be over, but civic engagement doesn’t end at the ballot box. We’re encouraged by a generation that’s ready to make its voice heard and stay engaged.

OUR voices. OUR future. OUR power. ✊🏾

11/04/2026

Black voters cast nearly 600,000 ballots during early voting for the 2026 midterm, about a 50% increase over 2022. That is roughly 21% of all early votes cast statewide. Black voters make up 19% of registered voters in North Carolina.

Deputy Director, Jovita Lee Miller, Ed.D., spoke with 88.5 WFDD about what drove the surge. She credited months of deep canvassing by nonpartisan organizations across the state, along with affordability concerns at the federal and state levels. She also explained why early voting matters. Same-day registration is only available during early voting, so voters can fix registration problems on the spot. As she put it, "you can resolve those issues in real time during early voting."

This is what year-round organizing looks like. Thank you to every voter, volunteer and partner who helped make it happen.

Read the full story:

Black voters in North Carolina turned out in record numbers for early voting. The surge follows months of educational outreach efforts by nonpartisan organizations.

11/03/2026

What happens in North Carolina doesn't stay in North Carolina.

In a Nonprofit Quarterly article, Marcus Bass, North Carolina Black Alliance executive director, and Caitlin Swain, Forward Justice executive director, examine how voting restrictions, redistricting and barriers to student voting access are shaping democracy in North Carolina and why the work to protect voting rights here matters nationwide.

The article also highlights how the North Carolina Black Alliance, Forward Justice and our partners are working together through voter education, election protection, legal advocacy and grassroots organizing to ensure every eligible voter can participate.

As North Carolinians head to the polls today, this is an important reminder that protecting democracy requires sustained work beyond Election Day.

Read the full article:

North Carolina is a testing ground for repressive policies that are rolled out across the country, from voter suppression to gerrymandering.

11/02/2026

This weekend, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett made stops in Charlotte and Greensboro, connecting with students and community members and reminding everyone of the power of their voice and their vote! 🗳️✊🏾
Election Day is Tomorrow! Make a plan to get to the polls and bring a friend.
📍 Polls are open from 6:30 AM – 7:30 PM (or until everyone in line has had the opportunity to vote).

Stay in line! 🤝 Bring a friend! 📞 Have questions? Call 888-OUR-VOTE.
Your voice matters. Your vote matters. Make it count!