MATTHEWS: On Rep. Cunningham’s ‘Adios’ to the NC Democratic Party

N.C. Lawmakers Exit Democratic Party

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer Two outgoing state lawmakers out of Mecklenburg County have changed their political affiliation to unaffiliated after losing their Democratic primaries by wide margins. State Reps. Carla Cunningham and Nasif Majeed announced their departures from the Democratic Party days apart, with Cunningham changing her registration on Friday and Majeed following on Monday. Both are nearing the end of their current terms after …

MATTHEWS: On Rep. Cunningham’s ‘adios’ to the NC Democratic Party

For the second time in three years, a North Carolina Democratic state lawmaker has decided to change parties, and, as was the case when Rep. Tricia Cotham did it in April 2023, this one packed a powerful punch. Seven-term Rep. Carla Cunningham, who represents Mecklenburg County’s District 106 in th