Matt Leatherman

Matt Leatherman

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Matt Leatherman was a candidate for State Treasurer in the 2020 Democratic primary. Raised in Rowan County, Matt now lives with his family in Wake County and is actively involved in issues of health and education.

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Commentary Voters at an east Charlotte precinct say they're looking for change. (Image by Pat Moran)
Commentary Ideas Aren’t Enough to Win in NC. Candidates Need to Inspire, Too.

A former candidate for NC Treasurer on why Republicans have done a better job getting voters to follow through in NC elections.

Matt Leatherman Matt Leatherman February 12, 2021 2:00 pm EST
Commentary A man salutes during the national anthem as a crowd waits for President Donald Trump to speak at a rally at the Hickory Regional Airport on November 1, 2020 in Hickory, North Carolina. (Photo by Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images)
Commentary If Democrats Want to Win NC, Stop Preaching to the Choir

A former candidate for State Treasurer on why NC Democrats have to move angry Trump voters if they want to win elections.

Matt Leatherman Matt Leatherman January 4, 2021 12:38 pm EST
Commentary North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, joined by his wife Kristin, reacts after being declared winner over Republican Dan Forest in the governor's race in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020. State election officials certified the governor's race and most in the state Tuesday, Nov. 24. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Commentary Roy Cooper Is No Unicorn. Here’s How Other NC Democrats Can Win Like Him.

Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper outperformed most NC Democrats in the 2020 election. There is a lesson in this for the party.

Matt Leatherman Matt Leatherman December 9, 2020 8:00 am EST

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