North Carolina - What to watch in 2026
As of October, North Carolina is a state where recent shifts in political control have directly shaped women's rights policy. Because many protections are established through state law …
Over the past few weeks, election news has picked up quickly.
Congress is still looking for a path to pass the SAVE America Act. States continue changing voting laws. Another round of redistricting has reshaped voting maps. And the federal government is becoming much more involved in state election administration.
I thought this would be a good time to step back and look at where things stand—and, more importantly, what seems most important for women to be watching as we head toward November.
That's also why this issue marks the start of WRDI's election-season coverage.
Over the next few months, we'll be following the developments that could affect how women vote, who represents them, and how those elections may shape women's rights after Election Day.
I hope you'll follow along.
— Julie
For many women, proving eligibility isn't the challenge—it's navigating a much longer paper trail.