The New Hanover County Democratic Party’s Executive Committee chose Marcia Morgan, an openly gay, retired Army Colonel and former educator, to challenge incumbent Republican Michael Lee. Morgan replaces Jason Minnicozzi, who stepped away from the race citing campaign finance shortfalls – after being accused of harassment.
The New Hanover County Democratic Party’s Executive Committee chose Marcia Morgan, an openly gay, retired Army Colonel and former educator, to challenge incumbent Republican Michael Lee. Morgan replaces Jason Minnicozzi, who stepped away from the race citing campaign finance shortfalls – after being accused of harassment.
Several days ago, a woman came forward on social media, accusing Minnicozzi of using his access to court records to proposition her after she appeared in court to testify against an abusive ex. Minnicozzi refused to acknowledge the incident but the state's Democratic Party made it clear "harassment" was the reason he dropped out.
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“Such party stances often lead to the demonization of Jews and Israelis, ignore Israel's genuine security concerns, play upon age-old anti-Jewish stereotypes,” said the North Carolina Jewish Clergy Association in a statement.