2008 Endorsements

Who we elect matters! North Carolinians care about improving air and water quality, preserving forests and farmlands, and enforcing environmental laws. We need to elect candidates for the NC Legislature who share these same values, and who will make the health of our communities and the beauty of our state a top priority.

The Conservation PAC members and Conservation Council staff carefully evaluate every candidate for office based on a variety of criteria, including a candidate's responses to our written questionnaire, interviews, their environmental voting record and demonstrated leadership on environmental issues, and their proven commitment to improving environmental protection in North Carolina.

Below are C-PAC's endorsements for the 2008 Primary Election on May 6, 2008.

For more information, contact Brownie Newman at newman@conservationcouncilnc.org.

2008 ENDORSEMENTS

North Carolina Council of State Races: These early endorsements are made based on both Dan Besse's and Janet Cowell's long time commitment to protecting and improving North Carolina's environment.

• Lt. Governor: Dan Besse (D-Forsyth) Loss
• State Treasurer: Janet Cowell (D-Wake) Win!

North Carolina State Senate Races:

• District 5 -- Don Davis (D - Greene) Run-off
• District 16 -- Josh Stein (D - Wake) Win!
• District 23 -- Sen. Ellie Kinnaird (D - Orange) Win!
• District 28 -- Sen. Katie Dorsett (D - Guilford) Win!
• District 36 -- Sen. Fletcher Hartsell (R - Cabarrus) Win!
• District 42 -- Sen. Austin Allran (R - Catawba) Win!

North Carolina State House Races:

• District 7 -- Rep. Angela Bryant (D - Halifax) Win!
• District 100 -- Rep. Tricia Cotham (D-Mecklenburg) Win!
• District 119 -- Rep. Phil Haire (D - Jackson) Win!

 

Environmental Champions: There are a number of legislators who do not face a Primary Election but who we endorse early based on their excellent environmental voting record. These are all legislators who have consistent voting records of more than 90% and continue to strongly support our issues.

NC House members:

• District 16 -- Rep. Justice (R-Pender)
• District 30 -- Rep. Luebke (D-Durham)
• District 35 -- Rep. Weiss (D-Wake)
• District 38 -- Rep. Ross (D-Wake)
• District 45 -- Rep. Glazier (D-Cumberland)
• District 54 -- Speaker Joe Hackney (D-Orange)
• District 57 -- Rep. Harrison (D-Guilford)
• District 106 -- Rep. Alexander (D-Mecklenburg)
• District 114 -- Rep. Fisher (D-Buncombe)
• District 118 -- Rep. Rapp (D-Madison)

NC Senate members:

• District 1 -- Sen. Basnight (D-Dare)
• District 18 -- Sen. Atwater (D-Chatham)
• District 32 -- Sen. Garrou (D-Forsyth)