Equality NC has endorsed Grier Martin for NC House of Representatives.
The North Carolina Association of Educators has endorsed Grier Martin for the North Carolina House of Representatives. “The work these candidates are doing to strengthen our communities and ensure that every child receives a quality public education is to be commended,” said Kristin Beller, president of Wake NCAE. “An endorsement by Wake NCAE lets voters know that we value the candidates’ stance and their unwavering commitment to Wake County’s citizens and public schools.”
From the Raleigh News & Observer: “In a stunning display of contempt for democracy, House Speaker Tim Moore, a Cleveland County Republican, called a surprise vote to overturn Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of the state budget just after a session opened at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Democratic lawmakers and the media had been told by Republican leaders that there would be no vote in the morning.” Read the full editorial here.
Grier appeared on NC Capital Tonight with Rep. David Lewis to discuss the court ruling striking down two amendment to the state constitution. Watch the full video here.
The INDY Week newspaper has endorsed Grier Martin for re-election in 2018. Noting that “In the fourteen years since his first election to the state House, Grier Martin has been a consistent progressive voice, fighting for better school funding, environmental protections, and improved infrastructure” the INDY concludes “Martin has proven himself an effective lawmaker, and he deserves another term.”
Grier Martin has been endorsed by the NC League of Conservation Voters and the Sierrra Club. His environmental voting record in 2017-18 was also recently scored a perfect 100% by the NC League of Conservation Voters.
Conservation Voters Back Grier
The North Carolina League of Conservation Voters endorsed Grier Martin for the NC House of Representatives. For the full list of NCLCV endorsements click here. NCLV also gave Grier a prefect score of 100% for his voting record in the House on environmental issues.