Braxton Winston
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FMR Charlotte City Council Member & Mayor Pro Tem, Union Member, 2024 Dem Nominee for NC Commissioner of Labor Follow @BraxtonWinston for more frequent updates
Charlotte, NC
Joined June 2017
I'm a worker with policy experience running to be NC's lead advocate for workers. In this election, the choice couldn’t be more clear. Who do you want to be the lead advocate for workers in North Carolina: a worker like you or your boss's attorney?
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Hey @LukeFarleyNC, why did you delete all of your social media posts with @markrobinsonNC? 👀. I'm sure your donation to his campaign in December is being put to good use.
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I am sending my most heartfelt thank you to the folks of NC who voted for me, to the labor unions and organizations that worked tirelessly on my behalf, to the business leaders who supported me, and to the workers who believed in me. While we didn’t come out on top, workers came
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Reminder: I am no longer the Mayor Pro Tem on Charlotte City Council!. For the first time, everyone in NC will see my name on their ballot. I am the Democratic Nominee for North Carolina Commissioner of Labor, and I want to earn your vote. Learn more:
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"We're not asking you to change the world this year. We need to change our own backyard.". @abreezeclayton is right. Young people across the nation are ready to see people who represent them and their values in office.
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Had an amazing day at the Charlotte Rally for @KamalaHarris! @HuntforNC, @NatashaMarcusNC, and I could feel the energy on stage. North Carolina is feeling some sort of way right now, y'all. 54 days.
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My name is Braxton Winston, and I am running to be your next Commissioner of Labor. I believe in a South where workers have heat safety protections and return home from a hard day’s work healthy and alive. I believe in a North Carolina where businesses AND workers thrive. I
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This is my dad, David Winston. In one month he will retire after a 40+ year career of pulling people out of fires with @FDNY. After serving as an officer in the @USMC, he had a full career in the @usairforce where he retired with the rank of Gunnery Sergeant - all of this while
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I’m a card-carrying union member who has been clocking in and out for 20+ years. North Carolinians deserve someone leading the @NCDOL who knows the struggles everyday working families face, not someone who loans their own campaign $100,000.
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I visited 16 counties in August & drove thousands of miles to hear from folks across NC. There's a lot that differentiates each county, but one thing remains the same: communities thrive when their workforces thrive. That's why I’m running to be the lead advocate for NC workers.
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It’s been over a week, and I am still recovering from the efforts of a 20-month-long campaign. While tying up some loose ends within the campaign, I have also returned to my job and picking up the kids from school! I’m also working on what’s next for me. 🧵.
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My opponent has gone on the record and said, "the minimum wage does more harm than good.". I simply believe the opposite.
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I am honored to announce that I am officially the Democratic Nominee for NC Commissioner of Labor. We will not be on the ballot in March since we do not have a primary opponent. So, we'll see ya on the campaign trail & then at the polls on November 5!
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I would warn North Carolinians—be careful with anybody who’s running for office that says 'that’s not my job,' like Mr. Farley.
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I am humbled at the support our campaign was shown last night at our Raleigh reception with Governor @RoyCooperNC. We launched our campaign 514 days ago—so that we could engage with folks in the areas of NC who don't normally see candidates, so that we could educate voters on
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🧵Almost every event I speak at, I ask the attendees, "Who here can tell me in 30 seconds or less what the Council of State is?". After almost 20 months on the campaign trail, we've only had *one* person able to tell us correctly.
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Today, Donald Trump is in Charlotte to push lies around his dangerous Project 2025 plan that would throw working families under the bus. Project 2025, Trump’s 2nd term agenda, would:.🛒 jack up the prices of everyday goods, like groceries and medicine. 🫰 increase taxes on NC.
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This week we received the endorsements of @theobserver, @newsobserver, and @TheHerald_Sun! 🎉. "Winston’s experience as a worker would be transformative to an office that needs change. We endorse Braxton Winston for labor commissioner." Read more:
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I know who I would pick for VP 👀
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I had the wonderful opportunity to chat with Gov. @gretchenwhitmer about the importance of strong & decisive executive leadership at the statewide level. I admire her hustle & the political victories she has led. NC, I know we have what it takes to be like Michigan this November!
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Today I filed to run for NC Commissioner of Labor. I'm all in. It's time for a worker to lead the NC Department of Labor. If you agree, please contribute to my campaign at
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"After 24 years of Republican control, a Democrat with a union card promises change, while his GOP opponent defends the status quo.". It's high time a worker is the lead advocate at the @NCDOL.
NC Labor Commissioner candidates offer distinctly different takes on the past and future via @NCNewsline @gchild6645 #ncpol #ncga #nc #LaborDay2024.
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We are within ONE PERCENT of flipping this seat that has been held by Republicans for 23 years. Please, take a friend to vote with you today and contribute $10 to help us reach the voters we need to win at
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Help me I still dont have 6 votes from other Council Members to defund chemical agents used by @cmpd for crowd control in 2021 PLEASE Go to now & email the council to help them understand this is the right thing to do The vote is THIS MONDAY, 6/8 Thank you
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I am grateful to have Congressman @JeffJacksonNC’s endorsement. He and I both believe in running transparent campaigns and increasing communication between the government and constituents. As a father of daughters, I am grateful for his tireless efforts to pass laws to protect
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We are compiling a living 🧵of Hurricane Helene resources and relief efforts for our western neighbors. We will continue to add to it as news and community needs change—feel free to send us resources and we will add it here. Here is how we can all help ⬇️.
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Our full debate is now available to watch online. Check it out and learn how @BraxtonWinston will be the #1 advocate for the workers in our state while preparing the workforce of tomorrow.
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I visited with communities in 29 counties last month. Everywhere I went, workers said they're ready for change—ready for a Commissioner who will advocate for them. Help me flip this seat that has been held by Republicans for the last 23 years. Go vote today.
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NC's working moms deserve better. NC is ranked the 2nd best state to run a business, but did you know it's ranked dead last in places to work because of our lack of protections for people like breastfeeding mothers? Braxton will be your advocate at the NC Department of Labor.
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Last month, @ppppolls released a poll and we were -1. According to their newest polling we are +2! What does this mean?. ⏲️ NC workers are ready for a new kind of Labor Commissioner to clock in. 📣 Our messaging is working. 🫶 Our supporters are talking to their circle about our
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Statewide races like mine are won or lost over just a few votes. You have the power to elect a real advocate for workers who will protect you from dying in the heat, wage left, lack of breastfeeding protections at work, and more. You can still register to vote, but only if you
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We are counting on you to vote and create the change you want to see in your communities. Grab a friend, your roomie, or your favorite coworker and go vote!
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Don't let your nightmare become North Carolina's reality. Vote early today.
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Happy Labor Day! When workers have fair contracts, communities are more equitable, the middle class is stronger, and more people are afforded the American promise of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
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THIS. This is why I am running for Commissioner of Labor. All workers deserve dignity at work. All workers should go to work in a safe environment. The workers on this farm received neither of these rights.
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It was an honor to stand with my siblings in labor at @UAW Local 3520 in Statesville. Thank you to all of the workers who are using their voices for a fair contract as Daimler continues to make record profits, and to @ShawnFainUAW for showing the power of workers in NC. #1u
@ShawnFainUAW "The tide is turning, and Southern workers are taking back control of our destinies. The low-wage, high-profit model of exploiting Southern labor is coming to an end, and it's about damn time.”.
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Want proof that my opponent is too extreme? He’s been endorsed by the Cape Fear Proud Boys. While I’m running to protect workers, Farley is pushing the dangerous agenda Mark Robinson has promised to enact. This is who Luke Farley is but this is not what North Carolina stands for.
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Did you know many daycares in NC require parents to provide diapers? If parents can’t afford diapers, they can’t send their kid to daycare -- or go to work. Invite a friend and RSVP for our upcoming “Wrappy Hour” with @DiaperBankNC while we sip some wine and package diapers to
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Full-time workers should live above the poverty line. They should have the ability to have affordable housing and access to health care and affordable childcare. That's the type of Commissioner of Labor I'm going to be.
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It’s fair season! Did you know the @NCDOL is responsible for inspecting every ride at every fair across the state?. Unfortunately, 1 in 4 of those inspection positions goes unfilled, making it difficult to make sure every ride gets inspected on time, every time. One of my top
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I was humbled to receive the endorsement of the @TheIronworkers Mid-Atlantic States District Council, @IBEW553, @iuoe_union Local 465, @UAPipeTrades Local 421, and the @SECarpenters Regional Council at a press conference in front of the @NCDOL building. Together, we have the
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I spent an afternoon with @DiaperBankNC, learning more about their programs and packaging diapers to be distributed to NC families in need. Parents can't access childcare if they can't afford diapers, and working parents can't go to work if they don't have diapers and childcare.
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🚨Hope y'all are ready to pack the house🚨. RSVP: #IOPLDebates
📢 Join us in Oct. 2024 at Johnston Auditorium, @jccEDU, for the NC Commissioner of Labor debate! 🛠️ Hear @LukeFarleyNC & @BraxtonWinston discuss key labor issues. Doors open at 6 PM, debate at 7 PM. 🎟️ Free tickets: #IOPLDebates
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I am very honored to receive the @UAW endorsement and am proud to stand with them as they improve the quality of life for our workforce. Through their collective bargaining, workers in the auto, aircraft, & agricultural implement manufacturing industries have benefited by
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Go vote, NC!. The polls are open from 6:30AM - 7:30PM, and if you're voting by mail, don't forget your ballot must be returned today. Whether you're voting in person or returning your absentee ballot, it's important to exercise your right to vote. 🗳️ Find your polling place at
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It was my honor to address the 1,000+ @NCDemParty State Convention delegates and SEC meeting attendees -- and serve coffee and biscuits early morning to make sure everyone had fuel to do the important work of democracy! ☕️
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Canvassing your community & reminding your fellow Democrats to vote is one of the most powerful things you can do this year. Find a canvass near you: If you’re in Johnston county, join me at the 2pm canvass!
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This weekend I spent some time with @PittCountyDems. It was wonderful to share some Eastern North Carolina BBQ at Green Roof Farm and kick off the semester with an @ECUDems rally! Pitt County and these Pirates are doing the work, y'all!
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Grateful to have the endorsement of @equalitync -- the oldest statewide organization in the US dedicated to securing rights & protections for the LGBTQ community. As NC's next Commissioner of Labor, I'll work to create a safer, more equitable workplace for all North Carolinians.
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I am a proud 3rd generation union member & understand the value of a collectively bargained contract. I am proud to earn the endorsement of @NCStateAFLCIO & to continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with them on behalf of all workers. #unionmade
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Happy Election Day, Charlotte!. Find your voting location at:
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In our race, the choice is clear. My opponent makes a living representing companies cited for wrongdoing by the Department of Labor. Now he wants to lead it. Get in line to vote by 7:30pm and elect a real advocate for workers, not a fox guarding the henhouse.
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ICYMI: Check out @BraxtonWinston's op-ed in the @theobserver ⬇️. North Carolina should be the #1 state for both businesses AND workers. These two ideas are not mutually exclusive. In fact, they are interconnected.
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Extreme heat makes work more dangerous, but precautions like these from @RaleighGov can help protect workers. NC does not have heat safety standards for industries to follow, but we should and we can. Protecting workers will help us become the #1 state to work in and do
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Everyday is a good day to tell a worker thank you. But, Labor Day is a a great day to have a beer or a hotdog with a worker, go to a parade with a worker, or just hang out and spend some quality time with a worker. Thank you to all of the workers who have built and are building
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Republicans are realizing what Democrats have known for years—Mark Robinson is too extreme for NC. That's why people, like my opponent and even the Republican student group at UNC, are scrambling to delete all ties to Mark Robinson. Read more ⬇️
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Had a great time visiting with the Guilford County Democrats this week! @thegcdp is laying the foundation to have a really successful election year, and I was excited to have been invited to join.
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Happy first day of early voting and first day of the state fair!. The Department of Labor is responsible for inspecting all of the roller coasters, ferris wheels, and amusement devices operating at the state fair (and every fair that takes place across our great state). I’ll be
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As NC's next Commissioner of Labor, I'll support our working families and businesses by:.🏗️ ensuring all workers go to work in a safe environment and return home healthy. 💸 advocating for all people to be paid fairly under NC labor laws. 🦺 prioritizing that our workforce is
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Why does @BraxtonWinston stand out as the strongest candidate for NC Commissioner of Labor?. His dedication to workers' rights, commitment to fair wages, support from the business community, and innovative solutions set him apart. It's time to have a worker with fresh
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Honored to have the endorsement of Congresswoman @DeborahRossNC. Congresswoman Ross has spent her career improving the quality of life of her constituents by fighting for fairness, equality, and progress. I look forward to working with her as your next Commissioner of Labor and
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My campaign is grateful to have the endorsement of the Honorable Harvey Gantt, the first African-American Mayor of Charlotte, the first African-American student admitted to Clemson University, and a civil rights activist during his high school years. Mayor Gantt has always been
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Had a beautiful week of events speaking at the Wake Democratic Forum, Buncombe Democratic Men's Club, and the Pins and Politics Event at Pins Mechanical Co! People all over the state are getting excited about our campaign for Labor.
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This is not the last you will be hearing from our campaign. We are thankful for your support, and will keep working to make North Carolina the #1 state for business and workers. You can follow @BraxtonWinston's personal account for more frequent updates.
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Thanks for having me @DemsAlamance. The energy in the room makes me confident that we are on the right path to organize and activate voters to be successful on November 5. Let’s go!
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"It’s a wonder that someone who cares so little about workers’ rights and safety would want to be the person who is supposed to be representing workers and have their best interests at heart.". We couldn't agree more.
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📣NC Voters📣. As we approach the 1st weekend of early voting, we know that for some of you it'll be your 1st time voting since NC implemented the Voter ID law. Don't forget to grab an approved form of ID on your way to the polls! Find your polling place➡️
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I am running to make NC the #1 state for both business AND workers. Those two things are not mutually exclusive. Polls are closed for the day, but many counties across NC have Sunday early voting! Check if yours does here:
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When the Orange County Dems (and @theodorenollert) invite you out to Chapel Hill, you show up! Had a blast at the Labor and Law Q&A with @JessicaforNC at UNC Law School and then a candidate meet and greet organized by @dwocnc with many of NC's statewide candidates.
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Thankful for these folks out in Guilford, Cumberland, Orange, Guilford, Polk, Warren, Dare, Chatham, Cabarrus, Martin, and Beaufort Counties who welcomed me into their communities last month. They are putting in the work and making sure their communities have a voting plan.
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17 Counties.31 Days.1000s of Miles.Countless Handshakes.1 Common Goal. Let's send this worker to the @NCDOL.
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I’d like to congratulate Mayor-Elect Leo Williams! As a former teacher & school administrator & current small business owner, @LeoForDurham has what it takes to create the future Durham deserves. I was proud to get this photo last week when he supported our campaign in Bull City.
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🗣️5 MONTHS 'TIL ELECTION DAY🗣️. 403 days ago we launched our campaign for NC Commissioner of Labor. The support of you, North Carolina, has been unwavering & strong. For 24 years, NC's workers haven't had an advocate at the NCDOL. Here's what you can do to help get the job done🧵
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Thanks to all who have been following our campaign. We've had lots of new people follow us lately so please, allow me to reintroduce myself: My name is Braxton Winston, and I am a Democratic Candidate for NC Commissioner of Labor. 🎥 You may know me as the cameraman on the floor
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At the Spot Festival in Pender county today trying the local spot fish for the first time! I approve.
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I have known and worked with Congresswoman Alma Adams for over a decade, and I am honored to have her endorsement. Rep. Adams' work on behalf of HBCUs, Black maternal health, and NC's agricultural sector promises to improve the conditions for all North Carolinians. I am grateful
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Hey there 👋 welcome to the #ncpol collab you didn't know you needed!. This #NationalFarmworkerAwarenessWeek @SarahTaber_bww & I are teaming up to discuss the important work our farmworkers do to keep food on our tables and highlight the dangers farmworkers face on the job.
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Thank you for your leadership, @NC_Governor Cooper. It's imperative that NC's workforce knows how to prevent & detect heat-related illnesses. Here are some tips that can save a life:.🥤stay hydrated.👕wear appropriate clothing.🦥pace yourself.⏰take breaks.🧢avoid direct sun
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Work doesn't work without affordable and accesible childcare.
From @EducationNC: . "Insufficient child care is costing North Carolina about $5.65 billion each year".
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NC voters, if you're in line to vote by 7:30PM, stay in line. You are guaranteed the right to vote and deserve to make your voice heard. Find your polling place at
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North Carolinians -- this November you have the chance to elect a working person and card-carrying union member as your next Commissioner of Labor. I will be YOUR advocate, not someone who lives in the pockets of companies being investigated by the NCDOL for egregious workplace
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I am grateful for the support of @NationalNurses. Nurses are the backbone keeping North Carolinians healthy. But too often, their own safety and well-being is not prioritized. They deserve safe staffing ratios and workplace violence prevention. I support NNU's efforts in
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Only 245 days until the General Election, and we have been building a campaign that works on behalf of all North Carolinians. @BraxtonWinston is a worker, father, card-carrying union member, and wants to earn your vote. Get involved with our campaign at
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.@KamalaHarris chose @Tim_Walz as her VP because he is a champion for America’s working families and a staunch defender of our freedoms. I have no doubt that together, they will build a future where everyone has a chance to not just get by, but to get ahead. @DemConvention.
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I’m thrilled to have the endorsement of Raleigh Mayor Pro Tem, @melton4raleigh! An advocate for affordable housing and public transportation, he constantly puts the people of Raleigh first. I look forward to working with him on important issues for many years to come. 🚲🏘️
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💥Yesterday, I spent some time building worker power with the @NCDemParty Labor Caucus. While the NCGOP walks hand in hand with national interest groups who erode the rights of NC workers, we are organizing workers to advocate for a living wage, create healthy & safe working
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The past 8 years of public service have been a whirlwind. The outcome of our election provided me with time—the 1st few moments in a long time where I could look inward. This is allowing me to determine how I can continue to actively make our communities better by engaging in our.
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Huge shoutout to Mecklenburg County Commissioner Mark Jerrell @hipolitix for attending a LoSo Dems event on my behalf while I was on the opposite side of NC!. It takes a village to campaign the state with the 2nd most rural roads in the US, but man do we have a good one.
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Having the endorsement of the North Carolina Association of Educators is an honor. As the son of a public school teacher, I know that educators are vital to the future of our workforce. I look forward to working with @ncae to create a more just and inclusive society.
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Here’s a roundup from some wonderful events I attended this month:.💎 Spoke with @DiamondForNC at the #NCGA.🍕 Connected with @RutherfordDems over pizza.💙 Attended the @DemWomenofNC Convention in Durham.🍏 Joined @MoGreenforNC at the Latine Summit in Winston-Salem.✊🏾 Spoke to
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Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to our state's teachers and early childhood educators. North Carolina is lucky to have you. 💙
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There are some things I am working on, and I can’t wait to share them with you!. But 1st, elections certainly have consequences. A lot has transpired at the @NCDOL that affects the conditions of businesses and workers. Long story short, NC has a new Commissioner of Labor and,.
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