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In a race that continues at a neck and neck pace, however, it’s a not-so-Little Blue Pocket of Native American voters, rather than a visit from Trump, that could be the deciding factor. Four Directions, an activist organization devoted to Native American voting rights, voter empowerment, voter protection, and voter engagement, has a plan to swing this election, and it’s a no brainer—empower Native Americans in North Carolina.
But first, how did we get here? As you may recall, the Ninth District seat is currently vacant after supporters of Mark Harris, the original Republican candidate, boldly committed election fraud, resulting in the state election board not certifying the results of the 2018 election. A special election was unanimously ordered; Harris cited his health and declined to run, and Bishop dominated the Republican primary, taking nearly 48% of the vote. Meanwhile, McCready, who unofficially trailed Harris by a mere 900 votes or so in that original uncertified tally, ran unopposed in the Democratic primary.
As the special election loomed, Four Directions saw an opportunity to empower the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. Historically and right up to the present day, Native Americans have been disenfranchised at the polls, and Four Directions wants to make sure that in this election, every eligible vote is cast … and counted.
