I'll be working hard every day to earn your support, and I'm grateful for the partnership from this incredible district. Here's to 2026! For more info, see philrubin.com. #ncpol #NorthCarolina

We're all feeling the pinch, and it is time for us to retake the legislature so that we can make North Carolina affordable, free, and fair again--a place where everyone has a chance to thrive instead of a place where the scales are tilted toward those who already have the most.

Our state is falling short due to failed policies from the General Assembly that have divested from our state and its people.

I'm really enjoying it, @chriscooperwcu.bsky.social! You do such a great job of making the data and statistics really accessible. Thanks for it!

Thanks for a wonderful discussion! Really enjoyed it.

I posted a video update on Instagram, but it's too large to post on Bluesky, so you can check it out here if you want!
www.instagram.com/p/DM7_hDgPB7D/
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We’re not back in session until Aug. 26, and the bill sponsors say they’re open to more feedback. We'll have those conversations, and I'm grateful to all who came to the Judiciary 1 committee last week to advocate, and for everyone who reached out to legislators expressing concerns. More soon! [5/6]

Also, in the new HB 958, they're pushing a new requirement that voters give their full Social Security number to register to vote, despite federal law saying you can’t make someone provide do that to vote. And the bill still bans ranked choice voting without a chance for the public to decide. [4/6]

The bad news: Republicans slipped parts of this bill into the mini-budget that passed last week, including *seven new exempt positions for partisan hires.* [3/6]

They’ve also lengthened the time you can use an expired driver's license to vote, and they're relaxing the insane ballot-counting deadlines they imposed in December.

But there’s still plenty to be concerned about. [2/6]

3. Spread the word! This bill is bad for all North Carolinians of any political view. Let's build a coalition around free and fair elections in NC.

See my previous posts for more info!

2. Come to the committee meeting if you can. The time isn't specific: it'll be 15 minutes after the full House voting session ends. I expect the full House to begin meeting at 1pm, but not confirmed. And I can't predict when that session will end. Could be short, could run to the late afternoon.

How can you help?

1. Reach out to members on Judiciary 1 and let them know how you feel about the bill. www.ncleg.gov/Committees/C...

HB 958 is a dangerous step backward for NC elections. It bans election officials from encouraging people to vote (really!), and it turns experienced, nonpartisan election staff into partisan political appointees who don’t have to be qualified.

It’s outrageous and not how we should run elections.

📍 What’s next?
The bill is now in the House Judiciary 1 Committee and may be heard when we return to Raleigh July 29–31. That gives us another shot to push back and demand better.

📬 Contact the Judiciary 1 members here:
🔗 www.ncleg.gov/Committees/C...

Stay tuned—more updates coming soon! [4/4]

🎥 Thanks to Maggie Segal, I’m also sharing a video of my amendment fight. It's too long for Bluesky to post, but you can find it here: www.instagram.com/p/DL28LyUBdgU/
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Thanks to everyone who came to the June 26 committee hearing. The process was disgraceful: no public comment allowed, and Republicans blocked my amendment to strip the partisan appointments from the bill.

Here's some information on the bill and why it's so bad and unnecessary. [2/4]

Accountability is the hallmark of democracy. Elected officials worry they will be voted out of office if they pass bad laws, act dishonorably, or disregard their constituents. When so many no longer have to worry about being held accountable, democracy breaks down and you get today's tragedy. [5/5]

Nationwide, Republicans gain a net of about 16 seats due to gerrymandering, and over 80% of House seats are considered "safe," meaning we confidently know which party will win even 16 months before election day. [4/5]