Elections

All 3 of North Carolina’s constitutional amendments, explained


Let’s talk about the three North Carolina constitutional amendments on the ballot this year.

If you’re confused by them, that’s kind of the point for some party hacks. 

Usually, amendments are more about one political party getting out their voting base in the election. In other words, this year’s amendments in NC are meant to be a honeypot for conservative voters. 

Never miss an update from Cardinal & Pine. Get our free, award-winning newsletter here.

But that doesn’t mean they’re unimportant. Never, ever, leave these blank.

Most voting rights and progressive groups—including Common Cause NC, Progress NC, and more—are urging folks to vote against all three amendments. 

We broke down the case against them in a new Billy Ball Explains NC. Share this video far and wide. 

Billy Ball Explains NC is a weekly conversation about North Carolina politics, culture, and news, led by ‪‪Cardinal & Pine Senior Newsletter Editor Billy Ball‪. Make sure to like and subscribe to ‪‪‪@cardinalandpine on YouTube so you never miss an episode!

To get the free, daily newsletter Billy Ball writes for Cardinal & Pine, breaking down NC news, politics, and culture, tap here.