2026 Primary Mailer Spanish
VOTA POR PEOPLE’S ALLIANCE
Voces Progresistas por un Mejor Durham
El Día de la Elección Primaria es el martes 3 de marzo. Votación anticipada del 12 al 28 de febrero
Roy Cooper para el Senado de EE. UU.
Nida Allam para la Cámara de Representantes de EE. UU.
Christine Walczyk para la Corte de Apelaciones de Carolina del Norte
La trayectoria de Christine Walczyk como respetada jueza del condado de Wake, su liderazgo en tribunales de familia y civiles, y su compromiso con una justicia justa y basada en principios la hacen ideal para un puesto en la Corte de Apelaciones de Carolina del Norte.
Sophia Chitlik para el Senado de Carolina del Norte Distrito 22
El liderazgo de Sophia Chitlik y su enfoque legislativo en la salud materna, la educación, el acceso al cuidado infantil y la vivienda demuestran su compromiso de apoyar a las familias y comunidades de Carolina del Norte.
Myra Griffin para Jueza del Tribunal Superior
La experiencia de Myra Griffin en derecho penal y civil en el Departamento de Justicia de Carolina del Norte y la Comisión Industrial la ha preparado para servir con buen criterio. Como jueza del Tribunal Superior, liderará con imparcialidad, compasión e integridad.
Satana Deberry para Fiscal de Distrito
Satana Deberry lucha por la equidad y una justicia centrada en la comunidad. Su compromiso con reducir las disparidades, apoyar a las víctimas y generar confianza crea un Durham más seguro y más justo.
Christy A. Hamilton Malott para Jueza del Tribunal de Distrito
Natalie Bent Kitaif para la Junta Escolar Distrito 1
Nadeen Bir para la Junta Escolar Distrito 2
Gabby Rivero para la Junta Escolar Distrito 3
Xavier Cason para la Junta Escolar Distrito 4
Desde nuestra fundación en 1975, Durham People’s Alliance ha crecido hasta convertirse en uno de los grupos más eficaces del estado trabajando en temas progresistas. La PA tiene una larga historia de defensa de la justicia social, la equidad fiscal, la equidad racial y la protección ambiental en Durham y Carolina del Norte. Todos nuestros respaldos del PAC se realizan en reuniones organizadas democráticamente con la asistencia de cientos de miembros. Obtén más información y únete en peoplesalliancepac.org.
Consulta nuestros respaldos de las primarias:
Senado de EE. UU. | Roy Cooper
Cámara de Representantes de EE. UU. | Nida Allam
Corte de Apelaciones de Carolina del Norte Puesto 3 | Christine Marie Walczyk
Senado de Carolina del Norte Distrito 22 | Sophia Chitlik
Jueza del Tribunal Superior 16B Puesto 2 | Myra Griffin
Jueza del Tribunal de Distrito 16B Puesto 2 | Sin respaldo
Jueza del Tribunal de Distrito 16B Puesto 5 | Christy A. Hamilton Malott
Fiscal de Distrito | Satana Deberry
Secretaria/o del Tribunal Superior | Aminah Thompson
Sheriff del Condado de Durham | Clarence F. Birkhead
Junta de Educación del Condado de Durham Distrito 1 | Natalie Bent Kitaif
Junta de Educación del Condado de Durham Distrito 2 | Nadeen Bir
Junta de Educación del Condado de Durham Distrito 3 | Gabby Rivero
Junta de Educación del Condado de Durham Distrito 4 | Xavier Cason
¡Y busca a estos candidatos en la elección general de noviembre!
Corte Suprema de Carolina del Norte Puesto 1 | Anita Earls
Corte de Apelaciones de Carolina del Norte Puesto 1 | John Arrowood
Corte de Apelaciones de Carolina del Norte Puesto 2 | Toby Hampson
Senado de Carolina del Norte Distrito 20 | Natalie Murdock
Cámara de Representantes de Carolina del Norte Distrito 2 | Ray Jeffers
Cámara de Representantes de Carolina del Norte Distrito 29 | Vernetta Alston
Cámara de Representantes de Carolina del Norte Distrito 30 | Marcia Morey
Cámara de Representantes de Carolina del Norte Distrito 22 | Zack Hawkins
Jueza del Tribunal Superior 16B Puesto 3 | Josephine Kerr Davis
Juez del Tribunal de Distrito 16B Puesto 1 | David Hall
Juez del Tribunal de Distrito 16B Puesto 3 | Kevin Jones
Jueza del Tribunal de Distrito 16B Puesto 4 | Dorothy Hairston Mitchell
Jueza del Tribunal de Distrito 16B Puesto 6 | Amanda Maris
February 09, 2026
Press Release- 2026 PA PAC Endorsement Meeting
PA PAC Press Release - Endorsements for March Primary and November General Elections 2026
PA PAC Endorsement Meeting Held Virtually - Over 580 members meet to decide - Nida Allam endorsed for U.S. House of Representatives, Sophia Chitlik endorsed for NC Senate District 22, Christine Walczyk endorsed for NC Court of Appeals Seat 03, Myra Griffin endorsed for Superior Court Judge District 16B 02, No Endorsement for District Court District Judge 16B Seat 02, Christy Hamilton Malott for NC District Court Judge District 16B Seat 05, Satana Deberry for Durham County District Attorney, Aminah Thompson for Durham County Clerk of Superior Court, Clarence Birkhead for Durham County Sheriff, Natalie Bent Kitaif for Durham County Board of Education District 1, Nadeen Bir for Durham County Board of Education District 2, Gabrielle Rivero for Durham County Board of Education District 3, and Xavier Cason for Durham County Board of Education District 4.
Also passing through the consent agenda - Roy Cooper for U.S. Senate, Anita Earls for NC Supreme Court, John Arrowood for NC Court of Appeals Seat 01, Tobias Hampson for NC Court of Appeals Seat 02, Natalie Murdock for NC Senate District 20, Ray Jeffers for NC House District 002, Vernetta Alston for NC House District 029, Marcia Morey for NC House District 030, Zack Hawkins for NC House District 031, Josephine Kerr Davis for NC Superior Court Judge District 16B Seat 03, Dave Hall for District Court Judge District 16 Seat 01, Kevin Jones for District Court Judge District 16 Seat 03, Dorothy Hairston Mitchell District Court Judge District 16B Seat 04, and Amanda Maris for District Court Judge District 16B Seat 06.
Read more
January 14, 2026
Anita Earls - PA PAC Statement
Today, the People’s Alliance stands in fierce and loving solidarity with our friend, champion, and neighbor, North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls, following her announcement regarding her breast cancer diagnosis.
For decades, Justice Earls has been a tireless warrior for the people of North Carolina. From her days as a civil rights attorney fighting for fair maps and voting rights to her historic tenure on our state’s highest court, Justice Earls has personified the courage and resilience that define our community. Now, as she begins this personal battle, we want her to know that she does not walk this path alone
Justice Earls has spent her career defending the health and well-being of others. She has advocated for a justice system that sees and protects everyone. Today, we call on our community to extend that same spirit of protection and care to her.
To Justice Earls: We are with you. We are sending you strength, peace, and the collective energy of the thousands of North Carolinians who have been moved by your dedication to equal justice under the law.
January 06, 2026
Candidate Questionnaires 2026
Linked here, you will find materials candidates submitted to the People's Alliance PAC in support of their efforts to seek the organization's endorsement. Offices are listed in the order they will appear on the ballot in the primary election in March 2026, and candidates are listed in the order they appear on the sample ballot issued by the Board of Elections.
Note: Some candidates did not submit materials by the deadline. We will add them as they come in, if they do.
(I) denotes incumbents.
| U.S. SENATE | ||
|---|---|---|
| Robert Colon | Questionnaire | Resume |
| Roy Cooper | Questionnaire | Resume |
| Justin E. Dues | Questionnaire | Resume |
| Daryl Farrow | Questionnaire | Resume |
| Orrick Quick | Questionnaire | Resume |
| Marcus W. Williams | Questionnaire | Resume |
| U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 4 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Nida Allam | Questionnaire | Resume |
| Valerie P. Foushee (I) | Questionnaire | Resume |
| Mary Patterson | Questionnaire | Resume |
| NC SUPREME COURT ASSOCIATE JUSTICE SEAT 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Anita Earls (I) | Questionnaire | Resume |
| NC COURT OF APPEALS JUDGE SEAT 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| John S. Arrowood (I) | Questionnaire | Resume |
| NC COURT OF APPEALS JUDGE SEAT 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tobias (Toby) Hampson (I) | Questionnaire | Resume |
| NC COURT OF APPEALS JUDGE SEAT 3 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Christine Marie Walczyk | Questionnaire | Resume |
| James Weldon Whalen | Questionnaire | Resume |
| NC STATE SENATE DISTRICT 20 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Natalie S. Murdock (I) | Questionnaire | Resume |
| NC STATE SENATE DISTRICT 22 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sophia Chitlik (I) | Questionnaire | Resume |
| DeDreana Freeman | Questionnaire | Resume |
| NC HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ray Jeffers (I) | Questionnaire | Resume |
| NC HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 29 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Vernetta Alston (I) | Questionnaire | Resume |
| NC HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 30 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Marcia Morey (I) | Questionnaire | Resume |
| NC HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 31 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Zack Hawkins (I) | Questionnaire | Resume |
| NC SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE DISTRICT 16B SEAT 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ameshia Cooper Chester | Questionnaire | Resume |
| Myra Griffin | Questionnaire | Resume |
| NC SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE DISTRICT 16B SEAT 3 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Josephine Kerr Davis (I) | Questionnaire | Resume |
| NC DISTRICT COURT JUDGE DISTRICT 16 SEAT 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dave Hall (I) | Questionnaire | Resume |
| NC DISTRICT COURT JUDGE DISTRICT 16 SEAT 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Keith Bishop | Questionnaire | Resume |
| Doretta L. Walker (I) | Questionnaire | Resume |
| NC DISTRICT COURT JUDGE DISTRICT 16 SEAT 3 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kevin E. Jones (I) | Questionnaire | Resume |
| NC DISTRICT COURT JUDGE DISTRICT 16 SEAT 4 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Hairston Mitchell (I) | Questionnaire | Resume |
| NC DISTRICT COURT JUDGE DISTRICT 16 SEAT 5 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Clayton Jones (I) | Questionnaire | Resume |
| Christy A. Hamilton Malott | Questionnaire | Resume |
| NC DISTRICT COURT JUDGE DISTRICT 16 SEAT 6 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Amanda L. Marris (I) | Questionnaire | Resume |
| DISTRICT ATTORNEY DISTRICT 16 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Satana Deberry (I) | Questionnaire | Resume |
| Jonathan Wilson | Questionnaire | Resume |
| DURHAM COUNTY CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT | ||
|---|---|---|
| A. Beverly Ellis-Maclin | Questionnaire | Resume |
| Aminah Thompson (I) | Questionnaire | Resume |
| DURHAM COUNTY SHERIFF | ||
|---|---|---|
| Clarence F. Birkhead (I) | Questionnaire | Resume |
| Johnny D. Hawkins | Questionnaire | Resume |
| DURHAM COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION DISTRICT 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dilcy Burton | Questionnaire | Resume |
| Natalie Bent Kitaif | Questionnaire | Resume |
| Davit Melikian | Questionnaire | Resume |
| DURHAM COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION DISTRICT 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Nadeen Bir | Questionnaire | Resume |
| Bettina Umstead (I) | Questionnaire | Resume |
| Rachel Waltz | Questionnaire | Resume |
| DURHAM COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION DISTRICT 3 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Peter Crawford | Questionnaire | Resume |
| Gabby Rivero | Questionnaire | Resume |
| Lauren Sartain | Questionnaire | Resume |
| DURHAM COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION DISTRICT 4 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xavier Cason | Questionnaire | Resume |
| Jerome Leathers | Questionnaire | Resume |
| Kristy Moore | Questionnaire | Resume |
January 05, 2026
2026 Candidate Mixer
Join People’s Alliance PAC for our 2026 candidate mixer!
The mixer will take place on Tuesday, January 6 from 6-8 p.m. at Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave., Durham, NC 27701.
Meet the candidates running for office up and down the ballot in the 2026 elections.
The candidate mixer is free and open to the public. You do not need to be a member of People's Alliance to attend this event.
Click here for a complete list of candidates who filed with the Durham County Board of Elections.
Lists of candidates who filed with the NC State Board of Elections are available here.
Light fare will be provided, and there will be a cash bar.
Agenda:
6:00 pm – Doors open for meeting, eating, & mingling
6:45 pm – Welcome & recognition of elected officials
7:00 pm – Candidate speeches
7:45 pm – Closing remarks
Sincerely,
People's Alliance PAC
PS. You must be a 2026 member to attend the PA PAC endorsement meeting on Tuesday, January 13. Learn more about the endorsement meeting.
December 29, 2025
2026 Election Cycle
Welcome to People's Alliance PAC. With the help of our membership, we help elect progressive candidates in Durham, North Carolina. The upcoming 2026 election cycle is a big one in our city, state, and nation. With a March 3rd primary, we need your help to hit the ground running in 2026! Current members: mark your calender for the 2026 endorsement meeting, happening January 13th! Prospective members: check out membership here.
Please review the following procedures for our virtual endorsement meeting:
- All votes will take place using Zoom polls. There will be no voting by message.
- All attendees will be required to log in from their own device to vote.
- The results of Zoom polls will be displayed for all attendees to view.
- Members will be required to have registered for the Zoom meeting no later than five days (120 hours) before the meeting begins.
- Members who do not register for Zoom by this time will not be allowed to attend. This policy will be strictly enforced.
In order to ensure members can vote, we will run a "dummy poll" at the beginning of the meeting. We will endeavor to provide support for members experiencing challenges.
We strongly encourage all members to join from laptops rather than phones, as the Zoom desktop app makes voting easier than the mobile version.
November 11, 2025