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Buying Time 2026 – North Carolina

This page features North Carolina Supreme Court election spending data and television advertisements from the 2026 election cycle. 

October 22, 2026
September 10, 2026
October 22, 2026
September 10, 2026

There is one seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court up for partisan election on November 3, 2026. Justice Anita Earls is running for reelection against former-state representative Sarah Stevens.

Estimated Total TV Spending:

Outside Groups:

  • Estimated spending by North Carolina Families First: $2,748,125
  • Estimated spending by Anita Earls: $4,157,682

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October 20 – Kept Community Safe

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In this ad, a voiceover says: “Justice Anita Earls has spent her career standing up for people whose rights were violated.”

Sponsor: Anita Earls


October 4 – Electric Bill

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In this ad, Anita Earls says: “You deserve honest math, fair prices and a court that follows the law to put people before profits.”

Sponsor: Anita Earls


September 22 – Earls Already A Lawyer

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In this ad, a voiceover says: “As a justice, I hold criminals accountable, keep communities safe, and ensure every victim gets their day in court.”

Sponsor: Anita Earls


September 9 – Katie

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In this ad, a voiceover says: “Sarah Stevens actually fought against legislation to protect children from sexual predators.”

Sponsor: North Carolina Families First


September 9 – Emma

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In this ad, a voiceover says: “It hurts so much to see politicians protect sexual predators. We cannot trust Sarah Stevens on the Supreme Court.”

Sponsor: North Carolina Families First