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North Carolina Attorney General: Meet the Candidates

Democrat Jeff Jackson and Republican Dan Bishop are vying to become North Carolina’s next Attorney General, aiming to succeed Josh Stein in the role.

NORTH CAROLINA, USA — Democrat Jeff Jackson and Republican Dan Bishop are competing for the role of North Carolina attorney general in the 2024 election. 

Jackson is an Afghan war veteran and National Guard attorney who was elected to Congress in 2022, and Bishop is a longtime commercial litigation attorney and former county commissioner who joined Congress in 2019.

Election Day is Nov. 5, when voters will choose between these candidates. 

Jeff Jackson 

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Democrat Jeff Jackson

Jeff Jackson, a U.S. Congressman and former state senator, emphasizes addressing organized crime and corporate malpractices while advocating for expanded mental health and addiction resources. 

 

Jeff Jackson's campaign platform as he runs for North Carolina Attorney General emphasizes several key priorities:

  1. Public Safety and Justice: Jackson advocates for improving public safety through effective law enforcement and judicial processes. He aims to ensure that the justice system is fair and equitable for all citizens, addressing issues of systemic bias and promoting transparency.

  2. Consumer Protection: He is committed to safeguarding consumers from fraud and deceptive practices, particularly in areas like housing, healthcare, and financial services. Jackson intends to strengthen the office's ability to combat scams and protect vulnerable populations.

  3. Environmental Protection: Jackson emphasizes the importance of protecting North Carolina's natural resources. He plans to tackle environmental issues through the enforcement of laws and regulations designed to safeguard air and water quality.

  4. Healthcare Access: Recognizing the challenges many face in accessing healthcare, Jackson aims to ensure that North Carolinians receive the health services they need, advocating for policies that improve access and affordability.

  5. Advocacy for Civil Rights: Jackson is focused on defending the rights of all North Carolinians, including protecting LGBTQ+ rights and ensuring reproductive rights. He intends to be a staunch advocate for civil liberties and social justice.

  6. Fighting Political Corruption: Jackson pledges to hold public officials accountable and work against corruption in government, promising integrity in the Attorney General's office.

Jackson’s platform reflects a progressive agenda aimed at addressing contemporary challenges facing North Carolina while focusing on justice and equality. For more detailed information, you can check his campaign website or recent interviews discussing his platform.

Dan Bishop

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Republican Dan Bishop

Dan Bishop, a U.S. Congressman also prioritizes a conservative approach with a particular focus on countering fentanyl distribution and securing election integrity. 

Dan Bishop’s platform as he campaigns for North Carolina Attorney General emphasizes his conservative approach on several key issues:

  1. Fentanyl Crisis: Bishop highlights border security as central to addressing fentanyl trafficking, asserting that national immigration policy impacts drug flow into states like North Carolina. He contends that tighter border security would limit the availability of fentanyl in local communities, diverging from his opponent’s approach that emphasizes state-level solutions

  2. Reproductive Rights: Bishop’s stance includes support for anti-abortion legislation, such as the "Life at Conception Act," which could restrict access to abortion and possibly impact fertility treatments like IVF. This aligns him with more conservative efforts to curtail abortion access nationally

  3. Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement: Bishop advocates for increased support for law enforcement, often framing public safety as tied to broader national issues like crime and border security.

  4. Voting and Gerrymandering: He has historically supported measures that his opponents argue could restrict voting rights and that critics claim could lead to gerrymandering in favor of conservative outcomes

Bishop’s focus on these topics aligns with his broader, conservative policy views, with an emphasis on border security, traditional social values, and support for law enforcement.

Unlike early voting, voting on election day must be done at your assigned polling place. You can look up your assigned polling place on the Board of Election's website here.

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