Money is 'distorting and corrupting' NC's elections

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Campaign spending in North Carolina politics is rapidly increasing, with some races projected to cost hundreds of millions of dollars.

A legal exception allows unlimited contributions to political parties, which can then channel funds to specific candidates.

The 2010 Citizens United Supreme Court decision allows for unlimited independent political spending by outside groups.

These independent expenditure groups often operate without disclosing their donors, giving them significant influence over elections.

In fewer than 60 days the filing period opens for candidates to run in the March 3 primary elections. The window opens Dec. 1 and closes Dec. 19. Before we become involved in specific races, candidates and issues, let’s consider how we can improve North Carolina’