Justice @anitaearls.bsky.social has spent her career fighting for civil rights and protecting voting rights. She’s the only candidate running for North Carolina’s Supreme Court with a proven record of standing up for all North Carolinians. Make a plan to vote at IWillVote.com/NC.
Anita Earls
@anitaearls.bsky.social
Associate Justice of the NC Supreme Court
Today is the first day of early voting in North Carolina! Your vote is your power, and we need to hear your voice in this election. If you encounter any voting issues, you can text or call the nonpartisan voter assistance hotline at 888-OUR-VOTE.
Heads up, North Carolina voters! The deadline to register to vote in the November election is TODAY. But don’t worry - if you miss this deadline, you can still vote! North Carolina offers same-day registration at any early voting site in your county from 10/15 to 10/31.
Whether it’s how much you pay for electricity or whether our democracy is fair and works for everyone, our Court rules on issues that impact your everyday life. Aaron Keck interviewed me on 97.9 The Hill to talk about my background, the Court, and the importance of this race!
Four years ago today, the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization overturned nearly fifty years of precedent established by Roe v. Wade.
Juneteenth is often called our country’s second Independence Day. Today marks 161 years since Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce that enslaved people were free -- over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.
Court decisions shape nearly every part of our lives. Beyond criminal law, our Court also rules on civil matters that impact everything from utility costs and environmental protections to personal injury cases and much, much more.
After the recent Callais decision gutted the Voting Rights Act, voters here in North Carolina and across the South have found themselves asking the same question: how does this impact us?
Despite the state constitutional guarantee of a sound basic public education, our schools in North Carolina are severely under-resourced, with devastating impacts for students and teachers.
I had a fantastic morning in Goldsboro volunteering with Habitat for Humanity! It was an honor to learn more about Habitat’s mission, hear from a local homeowner, and be a small part of this incredible work.
The Supreme Court hears oral argument starting today, and my clerks and I have spent the last several weeks preparing. Members of the public can come to the Court to hear argument, or can view the livestream online: www.youtube.com/channel/UCWo...
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Today, the Court issued a ruling dismissing the Leandro school funding case, ending any possibility of relief for the plaintiffs. I dissented.
April Fools’ Day is all about tricks, but the Court’s responsibility to protect your constitutional rights is the most serious part of my job.
It's official – our merch store is live! Now you can show your support and help power our movement at the same time. We have a great selection of shirts, stickers, and yard signs. Check it out and grab your favorites today! store.earls4justice.com
My time on the Supreme Court has been guided by one goal: protecting the rights of all North Carolinians. If re-elected, I will not waver in that commitment. I will continue to rule without fear or favor.
North Carolina: today is primary election day! Polls are open through 7:30 pm across the state.
Today marks two years since the North Carolina Supreme Court reheard arguments in the Leandro case, nearly 30 years after five counties first went to court seeking the constitutional promise of a “sound, basic education” for their children.
Today is the first day of the Lunar New Year. 2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse, which brings vibrant and fiery energy, adventure, speed, momentum, and potential.
Today, the NC Supreme Court authorized the creation of a Commission on Practice Innovation, which will study options to expand access to legal services across the state.
As an attorney and as your Justice, I have sought to ensure that all people are treated equally under the law, including protecting worker’s rights. I’m looking forward to working with the NC State AFL-CIO to guarantee that our Courts continue to protect our rights.
A huge thank you to everyone who has sent notes of goodwill, support, or prayer over the past week since I shared my breast cancer diagnosis. It has meant more to me than I can say. Thank you all for reaffirming that we stand together to protect our rights and freedoms.
This year was one for the books! So far this campaign has taken me to 40 counties and well over 100 events across our great state – from kitchen table conversations to packed listening sessions, from rural towns to city streets.
This is me and my brother, Aaron, in 1963. While I no longer make trips downtown to see Santa Claus, Christmas still brings me awe and wonder. May your day be filled with peace and joy, and may you be surrounded by loved ones this holiday season.
Happy Holidays from me and Charles! I hope this holiday season brings you joy and peace. Whatever our beliefs, whatever our circumstances, we all can take time to extend the small kindnesses that recognize our common humanity. That’s what the spirit of the season means to me.
Within a week we traveled all across the state. From Camden County to Hendersonville with a few stops in between, we discussed the importance of a Supreme Court that protects the rights and freedoms of all North Carolinians.
I am grateful to the North Carolina Association of Educators for endorsing me for re-election. Public school teachers and administrators are doing a tremendous job under very challenging circumstances, and they often don't get the recognition or appreciation they deserve.
Last month I joined Pullen Memorial Baptist Church to talk about the role of the church in protecting democracy. It was a pleasure to visit with everyone and discuss the importance of our Court. Thank you for having me!
Today, I officially filed for re-election to the Supreme Court! Upholding my oath of office to rule without fear or favor has been my guiding light every day on the Court. I am grateful for the opportunity to ask the people of North Carolina to elect me to a second term.
This Thanksgiving, I am overwhelmed with gratitude and thanks for my family, friends, and supporters.
When I was elected to the Supreme Court in 2018, I brought with me three decades of experience as a civil rights attorney and a deep belief that the Court must protect the rights and freedoms of every North Carolinian. This belief still drives me today.