PRESS

Raleigh, NC – After Gabe Esparza and his opponent, Wesley Harris, released their 2023 fundraising numbers, Harris remained ahead in absolute dollars but several key indicators point to a significant shift in the political and financial winds:

The Democratic Party hopes to take back the State Treasurer’s post after Republican Dale Folwell decided to run for governor, with a March 5 primary pitting a state lawmaker versus a veteran financial services industry executive.

N.C. State Rep. Wesley Harris, 37, has won three elections in his south Mecklenburg district. Holding a doctorate in economics from Clemson University, he’s been a consultant and taught courses at UNC Charlotte and the University of South Carolina.

That person will be in charge of overseeing the state health plan, and right now, a trial is underway.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina is suing, claiming a decision to switch the plan to Aetna was made due to errors and unfair scoring.

Later this year, North Carolinians will pick a new state treasurer. With current Treasurer Dale Folwell stepping down to run for governor, several Republican and Democratic candidates have come forward to take his place.

Candidates for North Carolina state treasurer Gabe Esparza and Rep. Wesley Harris are competing for the Democratic nomination, while A.J. Daoud, Brad Briner and Rachel Johnson are seeking the Republican nomination for treasurer.