A few weeks ago, a Republican political group sent out a flyer in an attempt to warn Huntersville voters before the Nov. 7 election about “dangerous Democrat activists” trying to “take over town hall.”
The Huntersville election doesn’t put party affiliation on the ballot, but the group, Citizens for North Carolina, has injected national hot-button issues into a local race via a mailer sent to voters.
It makes claims about candidates’ stance on abortion, diversity and inclusion, and gender-affirming care for minors. One candidate refuted the claims, while others said they contained some truth.
“Don’t be fooled by some of the candidates for local government,” the mailer from the Citizens for North Carolina PAC says.
“They’re not just Democrats, they’re liberal activists trying to take over town hall. They’re focused on making social statements and virtue signaling rather than managing our town. Their out-of-touch agenda would raise our taxes, make us less safe and increase government control over our lives.”
The mailer includes claims about Huntersville mayoral candidate Christy Clark and town board candidates Alisia Bergsman, Amanda Dumas and Jennifer Hunt. It also features endorsements for four town board candidates, telling residents to vote for John O’Neill, Justin Moore, Anna Rubin and Frank Gammon.
“Our Republican candidates have the right priorities for Huntersville. They’re focused on basic government services and making Huntersville the best place to live: Fund our...
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