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Congresswoman for #NC02 . Proud North Carolinian and strong voice for all in our state. Wife to Steve, dog mom to Wylie, and former #NCGA .

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When the First Lady tells you to vote — you do it. —>
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I urge President Trump to resign. I urge Vice President Pence and the Cabinet secretaries to invoke the 25th Amendment. However, as these actions appear unlikely, I have cosponsored articles of impeachment to remove President Trump from office.
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North Carolina has two new Democratic members-elect to the US House. Looking forward to serving Wake County and the state in 2021.
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This is not the type of Senator North Carolina needs. #ncsen
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Deborah's response to the dangerous and irresponsible comments from Senator Burr. #ncsen
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8 years
Don’t wait until November 8th to vote for Deborah — early vote starts on Thursday. You can still register during early vote! #NCVotesEarly
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Today I will be sworn in as the next Rep for NC 2nd Congressional District. I cannot wait to be a team player for all of North Carolina, and work to improve the lives of the people of Wake County, our state, and our country. Tune in starting at noon
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I'm thrilled to be Wake County’s next Congresswoman from the 2nd Congressional District. We need leadership that leads with compassion & can work across the aisle. I look forward to continuing to fight for equality, justice & progress, & being the leader NC02 needs in Washington.
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Jeff will make a fantastic Attorney General for North Carolina. I look forward to doing everything I can to make sure he wins next year.
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This means a lot to me. I'm honored to announce that our AG campaign has been endorsed by the entire NC Dem congressional delegation. I'm grateful to have served with each of them and truly appreciate their support.
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We must do everything we can to elect @MoGreenforNC as Superintendent of Public Instruction. It's up to all of us to reject extremism, violence, and bigotry and embrace opportunity and progress.
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I sent a letter urging leadership to include a pathway to citizenship for Documented Dreamers in the reconciliation bill. There are over 200,000 children & young adults living in the United States as dependents of long-term nonimmigrant visa holders.
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Congratulations, Governor-elect @RoyCooperNC ! #ReadyForRoy
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NC Republicans have shown where their priorities lie, controlling women & our bodies. I'm proud to stand with champions for reproductive freedom in speaking out about this egregious legislation. We will mobilize, we will organize, & we will make our voices heard at the polls.
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Today is the *last* day to register and early vote by 1pm. Find your polling location here —> #NCVotesEarly
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I can't think of a better way to kick-off early voting than with our next Vice President, @timkaine ! #NCVotesEarly
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I am honored that the Democratic voters of Wake County have once again put their faith in me to serve as their voice in Washington. I pledge to continue working hard to secure the votes of people from across our community heading into November.
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"When I hear [Senator Burr] say, ‘There's not a separation between me and Donald Trump,’ that's troubling." — @BarackObama
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Yikes — Senator Burr was called out by President Obama and then his hometown newspaper put it on the front page.
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Congratulations to @CheriBeasleyNC , the first Black woman nominee for the United States Senate from North Carolina! I look forward to working hard to make sure Cheri Beasley and all of our other great Democratic candidates get elected this November.
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Made some new friends today -- a bright future ahead! #WomensMarch
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I voted because I am ready to put people first as your next Senator. Thanks to the supporters who voted with me in Raleigh! #NCVotesEarly
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We must all condemn the attack on the Republican HQ in Orange County. Violence has no place in our discourse.
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On this Bill of Rights Day, I stand by the folks who are exercising their freedoms in North Carolina today. #RespectOurVote #NCGA
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Statement from Deborah on Richard Burr's continued support of Donald Trump in the wake of his vile comments about women.
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I am honored that the voters of Wake County have put their faith in me once again to serve as their representative in Washington. I pledge this to the people of Wake County: I will always put you first and I will never stop fighting for North Carolina.
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RETWEET if you’re going to be cheering for Deborah as she takes on Richard Burr in tomorrow’s debate!
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Wylie is ready for the #indoguration 🐾
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I'm disappointed that the North Carolina General Assembly voted to override @NC_Governor veto of legislation that would eliminate reasonable background checks for handgun purchases. We need to be enacting common sense gun safety laws instead of putting North Carolinians at risk.
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. @RoyCooperNC is going to make a great #NC Governor. Looking forward to working with him &YOU to #turnNCblue .
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2 weeks until we take back the U.S. Senate — going straight through North Carolina! #ncsen
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Our democracy is strongest when we bring more voices into the process. Voters should be choosing elected officials—not the other way around.
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"She's someone who cares deeply about the people in this state. So let's make Deborah your next U.S. Senator." — @FLOTUS
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. @VP is ready to #TurnNCBlue ! Thanks for joining @RoyCooperNC and me in Charlotte! #NCVotesEarly
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Deborah Ross
3 years
Thanks for all your messages. My staff and I are safe and focused on our work for #NC02 and the American public. Proud to have certified the election and of Congress' commitment to democracy & the peaceful transition of power. More work to do to heal and rebuild.
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I was a driving force, with many others, to expand early vote in NC. Souls to the Polls is an important part of our democracy. #NCVotesEarly
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Senator Burr's dangerous comments are on the front page of newspapers across the state this morning. #ncsen
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I’m proud to endorse Cheri Beasley for the United States Senate. She knows the priorities of North Carolinians.
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Breaking Now: Republicans are trying to pass an abortion ban in North Carolina. Again. (1/3)
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We need more leaders like @CheriBeasleyNC in Congress. I'm proud to call Cheri a friend and I'll be even prouder to call her Senator Beasley. If you haven’t voted yet, find your polling location online and make a plan to vote tomorrow!
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I'm feeling better than ever about this election. 10 days left — let's do this. #NCVotesEarly
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The final early ballots came in yesterday — and more than 3 million North Carolinians cast their vote early! #NCVotesEarly
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AG @JoshStein_ is the right choice to be North Carolina's next Governor. He has spent his career fighting for equality, justice, and a state where no one is left behind. He always will do what is right for North Carolina and will make our people his priority.
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I’m in! I’m running for Governor to fight for our future. As your AG, I have taken on big fights for you and won, time after time. That’s what I’ll do as your next Governor. Together, we can build a better and brighter North Carolina.
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"I voted early for Deborah because she fights for women's rights — and that means she fights for humanity." —Mariah, Chapel Hill #WhyNCVotes
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3 years
Rather than cowardly resignations at the 11th hour, Americans deserve members of Trump’s cabinet to stand up for our security and democracy and move to invoke the #25thAmendmentNow
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I take my constitutional duty to certify the results of the Electoral College very seriously. American voters have spoken and I will stand up for our democracy in Congress today.
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I am humbled and honored to have won the support of people across Wake County. This is the beginning of the race for the General Election and the future of our state and country. Thank you so much! #NC02 #SuperTuesday #Primary2020
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Today’s a big day — polls are officially open across North Carolina! #NCVotesEarly
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2 years ago, the 4th Circuit Court ruled in favor of marriage equality, overturning Amendment 1. Happy Anniversary, North Carolina. #LoveWins
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This hearing is not how I hoped to begin my first term in Congress. Unfortunately, President Trump has shown that he is no longer capable of carrying out the duties of his office. We ask VP Pence to work with the Cabinet to remove the President.
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“I voted early for Deborah for my wife and mom, because she will stand up for VAWA.” —Chris, Asheville #WhyNCVotes
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I just filed for re-election! I pledge to continue delivering real results for the people of Wake County. I won't stop fighting to protect our rights and our democracy, and I won't stop working to build a better and brighter future for all.
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Senator Burr is exploiting victims of sexual assault because he's afraid he might lose an election. That's just wrong.
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I sent a letter to DHS & USCIS requesting that they fix the backlog of work authorizations for immigrant spouses. Due to changes under the Trump administration, applicants - many of them women in STEM fields - have faced lengthy wait times hurting their families and our economy.
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3 days until we take back the U.S. Senate — going straight through North Carolina!
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5 days since the #TrumpTapes have been released and @BurrForSenate still supports him. These aren’t NC values.
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3 years
Wonderful to be back at the Players' Retreat this evening.
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2 years
Celebrating 28 wonderful years together. Happy Anniversary, Steve!
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Four days until we #TurnNCBlue !
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#Breaking NBC/WSJ/Marist Poll has me up 2 pts over @Burrforsenate . Help me build on this #momentum & #TurnNCBlue !
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"We voted early for Deborah because she will fight for the environment and invest in education." —Jackie & Dave, Durham #WhyNCVotes
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#BREAKING : What will Senator Burr say behind closed doors? See for yourself. —> #ncsen
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Thank you to @AlmaforCongress and @DonnaFEdwards for joining me in Charlotte! #WomenTrustRoss
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It was great to be with Coach Roy Williams and the @UNC_Basketball team at my alma mater! #GoHeels
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Voters should choose their elected officials — not the other way around. I'm glad to see our judicial branch call for fair legislative maps.
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Senator Burr continues to support Donald Trump — because he puts politics and himself ahead of us.
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While Donald Trump openly admits that he intends to do 'a lot ... in terms of cutting' Social Security and Medicare if he wins in 2024, Democrats will always fight to protect and expand these essential programs.
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The NC General Assembly passed a 12-week abortion ban. Here’s the good news: @RoyCooperNC just vetoed it. The bad? We expect the legislature to override his veto. This is devastating for North Carolina & women everywhere.
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I just got off the debate stage and I’m energized to keep fighting over the next 26 days! Join my team right now —>
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Follow my official Twitter ( @RepDeborahRoss ) for updates on the work I'm doing in D.C. for the people of #NC02
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Restaurants play an essential role in our economy & sense of community. I advocated for more assistance to help them through the pandemic. President Biden's Restaurant Revitalization Fund is a critical resource in keeping restaurants open.
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We're 2 pts ahead of Burr, but I need your support to build on that momentum & #TurnNCBlue .
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Cheri Beasley ran an incredible campaign focused on results, equality, and progress. The road does not stop here. I know she will never stop fighting for NC. We need leaders like Cheri Beasley who will stand up for what is right.
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The peaceful transition of power is a core tenet of our democracy and one that we, the people, have always respected. Today's dangerous events, incited by hate and misinformation from the highest levels, are heartbreaking and wrong. They have no place in our political discourse.
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Congrats to my friend @friendsforbatch on the @wakedems recommendation for her appointment to the NC Senate. Her commitment to the people of Wake County will make her an outstanding NC Senator. I look forward to her continued leadership in building a NC that works for all people.
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Today kicks off Black Restaurant Week in the Triangle. Restaurants are the backbone of our community and Black-owned restaurants have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Consider supporting a Black-owned restaurant this week.
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Olsen's future — and North Carolina's — is so bright. We gotta find some shades! 😎
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It is our 29th anniversary today. Love our life together.
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"I voted for Deborah because she stands with the little guys (and gals) like me—not the special interests." —Noah, Bessemer City #WhyNCVotes
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I'm going to fight to make sure parents like Leslie and David will be able to provide bright futures for their children. #ncsen
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#EqualPay isn't just a woman's issue, it's a family issue. And in the US Senate, I will make fair pay a priority.
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I'm officially launching my re-election campaign for Congress in North Carolina's 2nd Congressional District. I ran for office because I have a strong faith in the American promise that when we work together, we can improve people’s lives & make our country fairer for everyone.
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We’ve been running a strong campaign — and it’s paying off. For the first time, we are ahead in the @RealClearNews polling average! #ncsen
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. As your Senator, I will always fight to keep women and families safe.
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Young people are leading the way, and together we will turn North Carolina blue in 2024. What a fantastic convention @ydnc , thank you for having me!
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I'll stand up for all of our communities. I'm proud to receive the endorsement of La Noticia.
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Senator Burr: cozier than ever with Donald Trump.
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This race is heating up — so we had to stop by the world's largest frying pan in Duplin County! 🍳
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When women are equal, everyone wins. I will continue to fight for women's rights in #NCSen #WomenEqualityDay
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I had a few extra minutes between meetings today and decided to stop by one of my favorite small businesses in Raleigh.
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SCOTUS just affirmed what North Carolinians already knew: State Legislatures do not have free rein to trample the voices of voters for their own political gain. This is a major victory for free and fair elections.
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JUST IN: The Supreme Court rejects a controversial Trump-backed election theory in a dispute over North Carolina's 2022 congressional map
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BIG NEWS: @newsandrecord endorses Deborah! "Ross will bring a new voice to Washington. North Carolina needs it."
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Grateful for family everyday. Couldn’t have made it this far without you.
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November 1st marks #LatinaEqualPay day. I will be a strong advocate for equal pay in the Senate — unlike Sen. Burr.
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I'll always fight for the economic security and success of women. I'm proud to receive the endorsement of the @uswcc .
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I will always stand up for equality. Thank you @hrc for your endorsement. #EqualityVotes
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I just got this adorable photo from a supporter. We had a great time handing out candy on Monday night!
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