RALEIGH, N.C. – June 1, 2026 –The Equality NC Political Action Committee (ENC PAC) has finalized its official candidate endorsement slate for the 2026 midterm elections. Following a unanimous vote, the organization is mobilizing its statewide grassroots network to elect leaders who will fiercely protect LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants, and Black and Brown communities across North Carolina.
The comprehensive slate covers everything from federal and statewide judicial seats to critical legislative and municipal races, emphasizing Equality NC’s focus on building progressive power at every single level of local government.
"The stakes for North Carolina have never been higher," said Eliazar Posada-Orozco, Jr., Executive Director of Equality NC. "Right-wing extremists continue to weaponize the law to target our community, attack diversity, and dismantle reproductive freedom. This slate represents the future of our state. These are the leaders who will fight to repeal discriminatory laws like H.B. 808 and make sure our community actually has a seat at the table."
The 2026 lineup features federal champions like Representatives Deborah Ross, Valerie Foushee, and Alma Adams, alongside key judicial defenders like NC Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls. The slate also heavily prioritizes critical defensive holds and pickup opportunities within the North Carolina General Assembly, alongside local grassroots candidates in Wake, Mecklenburg, Orange, Cabarrus, and Buncombe counties.
The list of endorsed candidates includes:
U.S. Congress
- US House 02: Deborah Ross
- US House 04: Valerie Foushee
- US House 10: Ashley Bell
- US House 12: Alma Adams
Statewide & Judicial
- NC Supreme Court: Anita Earls
- NC Court of Appeals 01: John Arrowood
- NC Court of Appeals 02: Toby Hampson
- NC Court of Appeals 03: Christine Walczyk
- District 16 Judge Seat 6: Amanda Maris
- District 16b Judge Seat 2: Myra Griffin
- District 26, Seat 19: Samantha Mobley
North Carolina Senate
- NC Senate 04: Jess Rivera
- NC Senate 13: Lisa Grafstein
- NC Senate 25: Southey Blanton
- NC Senate 37: Raygan Angel
- NC Senate 49: Julie Mayfield
North Carolina House
- NC House 11: Allison Dahle
- NC House 20: Tim Merrick
- NC House 33: Monika Johnson-Hostler
- NC House 34: Tim Longest
- NC House 35: Evonne Hopkins
- NC House 36: Julie von Haefen
- NC House 37: Winn Decker
- NC House 39: James Roberson
- NC House 40: Phil Rubin
- NC House 41: Maria Cervania
- NC House 49: Cynthia Ball
- NC House 50: Renée Price
- NC House 56: Allen Buansi
- NC House 73: Thomas Monks
- NC House 75: Jen Wiles
- NC House 96: Park Inglefield
- NC House 98: Beth Helfrich
- NC House 99: Veleria Levy
- NC House 100: Julia Greenfield
- NC House 103: Laura Budd
- NC House 115: Lindsey Prather
Local Offices
- Wake County Board of Commissioners 03: Cheryl Stallings
- Wake County Board of Commissioners 07: Vickie Adamson
- Wake County Board of Commissioners At-Large: Christine Kushner, Mona Singh
- Raleigh City Council A: Mitchell Silver
- Raleigh City Council B: Megan Patton
- Raleigh City Council C: Corey Branch
- Raleigh City Council D: Jane Harrison
- Raleigh City Council At-Large: Sana Siddiqui, Stormie Forte
- Orange County Board of Commissioners At-Large: Karen Stegman
- Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners 4: Mark Jerrell
- Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners 5: Charles DeLoach
- Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners 6: Susan Rodriguez-McDowell
- Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners: Dan Redding
- Asheville City Mayor: Kim Roney
- Asheville City Council: Antanette Mosley, Jeffrey Burroughs, Maggie Ullman
The Equality NC PAC continues to review candidate applications and may announce an additional slate of endorsements later this summer.
