Press release from candidate’s office:
Raleigh, NC: State Senator Terry Van Duyn (D-Buncombe) has announced that she plans to run for Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina.
In a statement released to the media, Senator Van Duyn remarked, “Today, I’m announcing my candidacy for Lieutenant Governor, where I will work closely with Governor Cooper to advance our investment in public education, to increase access to affordable healthcare, and to fight for clean air and drinking water. It is time for Governor Cooper to have a strong partner and ally, and I am excited about the opportunity to continue our proven partnership.” Senator Van Duyn continued, “Over the coming weeks and months, I’ll be traveling our state and talking with North Carolinians about my vision for a fairer North Carolina, where those who are willing to work hard and play by the rules have every opportunity to succeed.”
Senator Van Duyn enters the race as the only currently elected official. As the Democratic Whip of the state senate, and largest fundraiser for the caucus’ efforts to break the Republican supermajority, the veteran legislator and prolific fundraiser has made her intentions clear. She will run and win in 2020.
as the most ineffective state senator in NC, I’m sure she will do as well as Holly Jones did …