North Carolina Democratic Delegation Statement Supporting NC Supreme Court Decision to Delay 2022 Primary Election

WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, U.S. Representatives G. K. Butterfield (NC-01), Alma Adams (NC-12), David E. Price (NC-04), Deborah Ross (NC-02), and Kathy Manning (NC-06), the Democratic members of North Carolina's congressional delegation, issued a joint statement supporting the Supreme Court of the State of North Carolina's decision to delay the 2022 Primary Election to May 17 and stay candidate filing to a later date:

"North Carolinians deserve fair maps and fair elections, so we strongly support the decision of the state Supreme Court to delay the 2022 Primary Election. The right to vote is the most fundamental right in a democracy, but this sacred right requires fair, free and just elections. Today's decision is another step on the path to justice."