Kendrick "Swank" Cunningham
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AΦΑ-BNL, rockstar politician, @TheDemocrats Grassroots Partner, and @WhiteHouse Stakeholder #NCpol #CLTCC
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I am not considering running for office this cycle. However, I will keep inspiring the hood to become more civically engaged and will resume obtaining my Masters in International Affairs. I will also continue my UN work in North Carolina. Here’s to year 9 in politics
#NCpol
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This a reminder to see y’all Same Time, Next Year Falcons! 💙🤍 It was a joy to turn up for old times sake. Appreciate everyone who came to the Post Game LitOut Saturday evening. We rocked out fr! 🙌🏾 Stay tuned for next year’s homecoming date and schedule 🔥
- Your fav alum 🫶🏾
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I'm running for Third Vice Chair of the
@NCDemParty
! Once elected, I will ask our state chair to assign me duties dealing with increasing our influence on college campuses and working family communities. It's vital that our infrastructure in these communities are strong!
#NCpol
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27, Democrat Party Boss, humble power player, blessed by the universe’s love and on the rise 🫶🏾I appreciate all the love and everyone who turned up with me all weekend long for my g day!
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Lately I just been building my career in politics, drinking water, lifting, staying focused on my paper, avoiding drama, living my dreams and moving past hurt. I think I like the results of my dedication to be a better me everyday I wake up 💯
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@thomas_m_wilson
One thing I want to work on for our world is weakening the ability for greedy rich people to escape their crimes by quickly traveling to other countries. Such a shame they can do this, but hey money is a tool. I wish we all used it in the best ways possible.
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You do not need to be an elected official to make impact in black communities. Often times, elected officials are not the ones doing the work. They are just taking the credit for it. That’s why I believe running for office should be the last thing you do, not the first.
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I am excited to formally announce my bid to serve on the City Council as the district three representative. I NEED YOU! Something you can do, right now, that will help us to begin taking these crucial next steps is to go to and tap I am ready!
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It was dope talking to everyone at the County to County forum on the future of the NC Democratic Party. State party leadership elections take place this Saturday! I am running to help run up the vote where it matters most - campuses, urban neighborhoods and rural communities 🔥
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We must do all we can to elect
@CheriBeasleyNC
the next US Senator for North Carolina! Cheri is the only candidate in this primary to win a statewide election twice and the only one in NC with more votes than Biden. Cheri and I are what’s right for
#CLTCC
-D2 ✅
#NCpol
#NCsen
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I feel today is an incredible day for the
@NCDemParty
! It makes me feel that young people are fired up and we are capable of leading our state party back to victory. I’m stoked to help organize with some new exciting dope leaders. Let’s go break some ceilings and flip NC!
#NCpol
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My first full time job in politics was being the HBCU Campus Director during Charles Francis’ Raleigh Mayoral bid. Conen Morgan hired me in that position. Ever since he has been a political mentor for me. It is heartbreaking to hear about his passing. I love you all 🫶🏾
#NCpol
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There are three days left of early voting before Election Day on May 17th. If you live in West Charlotte and are looking for change, head to the Beatties Ford Library and cast your vote for me! Polls are open tomorrow and Friday from 8am to 7:30pm and Saturday from 8am to 4pm 🔥
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Happy
#TransitWorkerAppreciationDay
,
@CATSRideTransit
! Showing our CATS workers with
@Sustain_CLT
that they are loved and appreciated really gave my heart joy this morning. Before wanting to be a world leader, my first dream job was to be a school bus driver 😇
#CLTCC
#NCpol
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US politicians should not be empowering the alt-right, nor fear mongering voters by scape goating specific populations of people. That is why I joined
@orgcorps2020
to help elect Democrats! If you agree, I urge to register to vote at and join me!
#OC2020
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As you have heard me talk about all month, the general election for Charlotte City Council is today! Polls are still open until 7:30pm. You must vote at your assigned precinct. If you are a Democrat or unaffiliated voter who supports our platform, go vote if you haven’t!
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I had a great night with colleagues and friends listening to my fraternity brother
@MoGreenforNC
explain to us why he is running for NC Superintendent.
#LetsGoWithMo
because we need someone who is going to stand up and take bold actions to protect public education in NC!
#NCpol
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It is finally official! I am running for
#CLTCC
District 2 against
@SenatorMGraham
. We must make
#HousingForAll
law and
#ReduceViolentCrime
here in Charlotte. I am the best poised candidate in this race to do so with justice. Election Day is on March 8, 2022.
#NCpol
#NCsen
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I am saddened to hear about the
#MetroCDMX
overpass collapse in
#MexicoCity
. I can only imagine the fear that was present. There is a great need for congressional legislators to pass the
#AmericanJobsAct
, so we can take preventative action in enhancing America’s infrastructure!
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Even though I celebrated the
#BipartisanInfrastructureLaw
with the current administration once it was passed, I celebrated it in person with CLT infrastructure stakeholders today. It will help our city complete transit projects and righting the wrongs of the 1900s
#NCpol
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I really believe a car should not be essential for Charlotte residents to travel around our city. I joined
@Sustain_CLT
for a walk today on the Irwin Creek Greenway to talk with advocates about why we need no more delays for complete greenways on West Blvd
#NCpol
#NCsen
#CLTCC
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Had a super awesome day today with
@WestSide_CLT
! They had their very first open house on their very first permanently affordable home - the “Tuck House.” I am eager to continue supporting their future projects all over West Charlotte and helping to stabilize land cost!
#NCpol
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Homecoming was great! It was so good to see so many of you and get down the Aug Way for old times sake. I’m so happy that many of us are still taking on the world and making it a better place as trailblazers. We must keep Saint Augustine’s University thriving!
#HBCUsMatter
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Before the day ends out, I want to wish the
@LGBTQMeckDem
community a thrilling start to
#Pride2022
! Thanks for riding with me on my political journey. I look forward to our continued collaboration in making Charlotte a more inclusive city for all 💪🏾🔥
#NCpol
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@NCDemocrats
helped to elect Democrats in many traditional Republican strongholds across our state. This proves that our message is resonating with voters, but that’s not all - here are a few other historic victories to celebrate 🎉
#NCpol
#NCsen
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One monkey don’t stop no show -
#MAGARepublicans
😪! President Biden can’t do everything now. We thinking small when we gotta think big 🤬! We needa elect as many Democrats possible to Congress in November fr 🤬!
#NCpol
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I know there has been a lot of talk about elections, but our last one this year and the most important is coming up November 8. During this election for CLT, we will vote for Congress, state house, state senate and CMS school board. I will continue to make sure we stay informed.
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I firmly believe young people have a space in the
@NCDemParty
to lead and strategize for our future. I've spent my whole career working to do so. As third vice chair, young and college Democrats can depend on me to help us become bigger and badder than ever before!
#NCpol
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Since 2020, I have worked with
@DNC
and
@NCDemParty
executives to turn out historic numbers of young people at the ballot box. I have the experience needed to provide proper board oversight over our campus organizing operation to ensure it’s success as Third Vice Chair.
#NCpol
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It was a huge pleasure to convene at the Unity Dinner with my great friends
@roycoopernc
,
@cheribeasleync
and other Democrats across the state! I am excited for us to send as many Dems to Congress for progression on our party’s agenda. Yes, we can! Yes, we will! 🫶🏾
#NCpol
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🚨
#EndorsementAlert
🚨 There are no words to describe how blessed I feel to have the endorsement of
@RunForSomething
in the
#CLTCC
-D2 race! My perspective from lived experience will best guide city staff in making big impact for communities throughout the district.
#NCpol
#NCsen
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@CBSThisMorning
Aw man. This breaks my heart. I wish for the best to come out of this story 😢🖤
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I recently previewed my Spring 2024 release, “Summer Nights,” with regional tastemakers, music listeners and industry players at the 2023 Carolina Music Video Awards. I appreciate all of the love and help going into this project. What y’all think 🔥 or 🗑️? Back to practice ✌🏾
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@BBCNewsAsia
This is very sad to hear. My thoughts are with all those impacted. Sending healing energy to Taiwan.
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If I came to your campus and asked you to vote on November 8, so
@TheDemocrats
can have control of the White House and Congress, would you listen? Cause I am coming to one near you in North Carolina 😏
#NCpol
#NCsen
#YouthInGov
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I appreciate Democrats in the 12th Congressional District for electing me to serve as Third Vice Chair at our convention this past weekend! It is imperative that we work in alignment with
@RepAdams
to get her re-elected to the U.S. house and maintain our party majority there.
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BREAKING: Starting July 15, working families in
#Charlotte
will receive monthly payments between $250-$300 per child. So, parents be expecting direct deposits and checks in the mail to help offset the costs of summer and the school year!
#AmericanRescuePlan
#ChildTaxCedit
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If you ask me, none of us including government has a say in what a woman should or should not do when it comes to how she feels about her future in regards to a child birth. This choice for a women is neither religious nor political, it is sacred to her. It’s her right.
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Earlier today, I stopped by the
#CLT
City Workers Rally for Family Supporting Wages and had a dance with Commissioner
@PatCothamMeck
🔥 75% of workers in Charlotte cannot afford to live here 🤯 I fully support our city’s businesses transitioning to a $15 minimum wage
#CLTCC
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My team has showed me the public's disappointment to the the BPC Ballot. We are not swayed. As we seen last night, this election can be decided by 20 something odd voters. Incumbents want us to believe that only 4
#CLTCC
seats are up for grabs, but no all of them are.
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I need your help ensuring my team has the necessary resources to win this election! I am running to make
#HousingForAll
law in Charlotte. If you believe we can achieve history, like me, pitch in however much you can today at . Any amount welcomed!
#NCpol
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Over the last few days, I have had many conversations about the tragic death of
#ShanquellaRobinson
. It is truly heartbreaking and requires a whole-of-government approach. Its why I forwarded our requests to my partners in the
@WhiteHouse
OPSO Department. May justice be served.
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Midterm elections will come with negative consequences for our party if we don’t get out the vote to young people on college campuses and working family communities - just like we did in 2020. Increasing voter turnout at
@JCSUniversity
is vital for our wins!
#NCpol
🪤
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A1: Medicaid was the insurance program I was enrolled in as a child because my mother needed assistance in paying for our medical expenses. I was able to have doctor and dental visits when needed without worrying I could afford medical services.
#CloseTheGapNC
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I‘ve been asked by community leaders and residents to step up and advocate for residents in Senate District 41 because I voted in 2023, I am consistent in fighting for what is right by us and I have deep successful experience advocating for resources in our communities
#NCpol
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The past few weeks, my team has worked with Gate City Coalition to ensure the longevity of their community violence intervention program which has contributed to ZERO homicides in Hickory Trails and Overland Heights in Greensboro 🔥 Ask me how to help out and advocate!
#NCpol
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There can’t be social equality until there’s identity solidarity. While social class has been used to prevent global solidarity of humanity, oppressive leaders have began to use social identity to further separate humanity. We’re always better together, Happy Pride Month!
#NCpol
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There’s no such thing as overnight success that lasts. People like me and those I represent have to work hard and fight for what we get. I am glad I grew up in a resilient community like West Charlotte. I’ll never stop fighting for us and grinding to get us the power we need 🫶🏾
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Had a dope night with ID9 writing letters to
@SenThomTillis
and
@SenatorBurr
in support of the
#ForThePeopleAct
(SB 1) 🔥 I support
#SB1
because it will create inclusive access at the ballot box, which will create a more inclusive city, state and nation 💯
#NCpol
#NCsen
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Last night, I was nominated and elected to serve the Historic Camp Greene Neighborhood Association as Vice President. A life long resident of this community, I am honored to serve my longtime and new neighbors in this capacity 🎉
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A fair amount of residents in district 2 live in food deserts. I am super amped up about the work
@NCSCFarmTrust
is doing in the Freedom Drive/Rozzelles Ferry Corridors of Opportunity. This morning I toured their new facility that will help bring more fresh fruit and food!
#CLTCC
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One of
@NCDemParty
's biggest accomplishments last cycle was protecting
@RoyCooperNC
's veto power. This has helped to hinder NCGA Republicans attempt to eliminate pistol purchase permits.
#SB41
serves no purpose for our state - except to cause more gun violence.
#NCpol
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To answer the questions: Yes, I work remotely for a company in DC. No, I’m not leaving for DC. Yes, my team and I are still working to defeat Malcolm Graham. No, he doesn’t intimidate me. Yes, while I’m working to help others defeat the USGOP across the nation 😉
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Being back in town feels great! Tonight I attended the
@WestSide_CLT
’s annual meeting to celebrate their achievements in creating permanent home affordability. A longtime supporter of their work, I will continue to find ways to sustain their work when elected.
#NCpol
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My favorite season in politics is the Holidays! The time we debrief, relax and remind ourselves why we do this. It was pleasure attending
@WestSide_CLT
’s Annual Meeting. Housing policy is the reason I am in politics today. Their impact in my native community makes my heart full!
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I have had an exciting day talking to Charlotte-Meck college students about the importance of voting and inspiring them to exercise their voting rights with their peers. Super excited about what is to come from this work!
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It is very upsetting to learn the details about the UNCC shooting. Echoing student statements, people should not fear walking on their college campus. The 2nd amendment allows us to take up arms against an oppressive government, but not on innocent people for senseless reasons.
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If the world ends right now I don’t want to close my eyes without feeling like I lived 🫶🏾
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Huge shoutout to Herb and Felicia Gray for hosting their 11th annual holiday party. It is a Charlotte staple that I love to be a part of and will continue to be a part of for years to come. It was lovely seeing everyone and turning up. See y’all in the new year! 🫶🏾
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Watching President Obama's Speech at Saint Augustine's University
#UndefeatedConvo
#MyBrothersKeeper
@MBK_Alliance
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The
#JosephHaynes
incident is a tragic event that should not have happened. I am tired of talking about hindering police brutality. We need to begin electing representatives who will crack down on police who kill innocent, unarmed citizens! My heart goes out to his family.
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Yesterday, I had the pleasure of assisting members of the African American Caucus of the NC Democratic Party in understanding how to agenda set criminal justice reform. It is time our party put criminal justice reform at the top of our state agenda for policy items to pass
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Just left
@DubCLions
’ open house for their IB program. West Charlotte High School has a lot to offer the district 2 community and the IB program they offer is one of my favorite amenities. I want to see more of our youth take the daring risk to be an IB scholar at Dub C!
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When I hear about how men restrict women’s access to reproductive care, I get sick to my stomach. For 49 years,
#RoeVWade
guaranteed women the right to get the care they need. That’s why I fight with leaders like
@CheriBeasleyNC
for the
#WomensHealthProtectionAct
!
#NCpol
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238 days ago, I formally launched my campaign for Charlotte City Council District 3! I am still actively running. I want to make sure that you all stay in touch with my team! Join the other thousands of Charlotteans who are, now, at !
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Thanks
@PrideMagazineNC
for recognizing me as a “Notable Name to Know” among BIPOC leaders in CLT! My leadership philosophy is that “true leaders do what they say they would do regardless of the outcome.” This will hold true over the course of the next few months 💚
#NCpol
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I had the pleasure of rallying and matching with students from
@JCSUniversity
. I am so proud of Charlotte's HBCU joining hundreds of other HBCU students from around the nation in casting their vote today. Please remember that this is only step one!
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As usual, I had a great night building the relationships necessary to transform Charlotte. Tonight I hung out with
@HRC
-NC for happy hour at Nuvole Rooftop 22. I look forward to helping advance gender identity equality as our Charlotte’s first non-binary elected official!
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Had an action packed night working with Seversville, Wesley Heights, Parkview, Enderly Park and Camp Greene/Ashley Park on new economic development projects for West Charlotte residents. A key policy point of my platform is to begin cultivating a culture economy for CLT
#CLTCC
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Today we celebrate unprecedented firsts. I am so thrilled about the campaign you ran as the first black female nominee to the Senate in our NC’s history,
@cheribeasleync
! I look forward to continuing to laugh, joke and smile as we get to keep the good fight alive
#NCpol
#NCsen
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Hey
@ballotpedia
! This is our tweet notifying you all that the survey for my public profile on your site has been completed!
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I know we want to enjoy summer - maskless, but look COVID-19 is back on the rise. It’s spreading among our unvaccinated population. 50% or about 500k residents in the Char-Meck region are not vaccinated. Let’s not lose another life to this deadly virus. GET YOUR SHOT!
#NCpol
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I really appreciate residents in Five Points inviting me out to attend the grand opening of your public plaza. It has been a long five years for this project to manifest, but it is finally here! An open space with free Wi-Fi, this will help to liven up the Trade.
#CLTCC
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Yesterday was busy from sun up to sun down. From helping distribute vaccines to being a CLT socialite
@FrankiesFunPark
, I was able to do one of my favorite things - hang out with friends who are in the same good fight as me! I don’t got to say much, so if you know, you know 💯
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The best VP in America’s history 😩🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾
NOW: Vice President Kamala Harris has arrived here at Eastway Middle School. She was greeted by students and talked to them about the importance of being a leader.
@wsoctv
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I’m going on vacation, but will be back soon! We have to get
@CheriBeasleyNC
elected to the US Senate and we are so close to having an active
@MeckYoungDems
chapter again. Thanks for everything y’all! Let’s keep up the good work! 💚
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I feel more empowered to be part of the
@NCDemParty
! Having worked with each member of our newly elected exec board in some capacity, I know that we are headed in the right direction towards electing a Democrat to Senate in 2022 and for POTUS in 2024! FIRED UP AND REAT TO GO🔥
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Wow! After over 3,500 walk cards, 2,000 voters contacted directly and countless neighborhood gatherings later, Election Day is finally tomorrow. It is time for fresh blood in district two and I am that choice! To find where to vote tomorrow, visit
#CLTCC
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Decided to dibble into the hype of
@CharlotteFC
tonight at
@oldemeckbrew
. I must say I really like the culture! I’m antsy to experience more and cannot wait for the season start to learn the game of soccer more 🔥
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We need refreshing state party leadership for the NC Democratic Party. As we move forward, we need to seriously advance our state party’s mission in more rural communities and heal our state’s urban-rural divide.
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Had a entertainment filled night with the
@LGBTQMeckDems
! Once elected, I will be our state’s and city’s first non-binary public official. I promise that you will never have to chase me down just for me to show up. I will continue to make sure we are included in new
#CLT
!
#CLTCC
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I had a fun time hanging out with
@judgecureton
and all of the Democrats who helped to ensure we elected him as the Superior Court Judge of District 26A. I look forward to continuing to work with you and helping to elect more Democrats in South Charlotte!
#NCpol
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We do not need gatekeepers as elected officials. When I am elected to be the City Councilor for District 3, I will not see myself as someone above my neighbors, but equal to them. I will listen and work with them to make sure government works for all of us
#GoodNeighborDay
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I really appreciate all of the kind comments I have received as a first time candidate in Charlotte. There are so many more relationships we have to build over the summer, fall and winter. We are just getting started up. I look forward to seeing what we achieve in round 2!
#CLTCC
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