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politics1d ago
Incumbent Democrat resigns, leaving a vacancy in one of the Triangle's most competitive NC Senate districts
- Everitt resigns from the North Carolina Senate, creating a vacancy in a key swing district in Wake and Granville counties.
- Everitt will join the North Carolina Voter Protection Alliance as its executive director, focusing on voting rights and democracy.
- Democrats must nominate a replacement to finish Everitt's term and appear on the November ballot against Republican Chris Stock.
- The district includes Granville County and northern Wake County, prompting a local party process to select a replacement.
- The resignation marks a pattern with another Democratic senator previously leaving to pursue policy advocacy.
- Everitt had a long history in state politics, including time in the House before joining the Senate.
- The district race will feature Republican Chris Stock, a former aide to Sen. Brent Jackson.
- Everitt cited defending democracy as the reason for his resignation amid Republican voting-rights concerns.
- The resignation affects the control dynamic in the state Senate as Democrats seek to counter veto-proof majorities.
- Local Democratic leaders must choose a replacement to finish the term and join the November ballot lineup.
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