NORTH CAROLINA -- Anita Earls has been elected to serve on North Carolina's Supreme Court.

  • She defeated Barbara Jackson and Chris Anglin.
  • She has been one of the leading voices in the fight against gerrymandering and other social justice issues. 
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Earls released the following statement after results were announced.

Thank you to each one of you who believed in me and worked with me these past 12 months, especially my family, my staff, and every single volunteer on our campaign. I would also like to thank Justice Barbara Jackson and Chris Anglin for engaging in a healthy debate with me about our state’s democracy.

It is the honor and privilege of my lifetime to serve as the 100th Associate Justice on the Supreme Court of North Carolina. I promise to do my duty to uphold the Constitution of the United States and the State of North Carolina. I promise to apply the law equally to everyone, no matter their race or how much money they have in their pocket.

An impartial judiciary that operates without fear or favor is the cornerstone of a healthy and thriving democracy. I look forward to being a part of that work.

The North Carolina Supreme Court race had been the topic of conversation for many voters. That is because an incumbent Republican, Barbara Jackson was being challenged by a well-known Democrat in the political circles, and a fellow Republican Chris Anglin recently made the switch to be part of the GOP.

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