Three amendments to the state Constitution are on North Carolina’s ballot on Nov. 3, 2026. We’re answering your questions about what the amendments actually do — and why North Carolinians should vote AGAINST all of them on Nov. 3.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • On Election Day this year, North Carolina will vote on three constitutional amendments

    • one that locks in tax breaks for corporations and the wealthy

    • one that gives tax breaks for luxury apartments, data centers, and corporate landlords

    • one that permanently makes it harder for many people in North Carolina to vote 

    It's important to vote the entire ballot this year. Proposed changes to the state Constitution are on the ballot and NC By the People is urging voters to reject the income tax, property tax, and voter ID amendments.

  • Constitutional amendments are difficult to undo. These amendments would put policies into our state's foundational document that limit resources for our communities and make it more difficult for us to have a say in future policy decisions by leaving future lawmakers with fewer tools to respond to future needs and priorities.

    We shouldn't change our Constitution unless doing so protects North Carolinians' rights, freedoms, and future.

  • Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

    Find voting information here.

  • Start by pledging to vote AGAINST these amendments — then help someone else learn what's at stake.

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  • No. The amendment would only lower the maximum income tax rate allowed by the Constitution to 3.5 percent. It does not reduce the tax rate you will pay.

    Instead, it would make it harder to ask wealthy people and profitable corporations to contribute what they owe toward the things our communities need.

  • No. North Carolina families deserve real relief from rising costs. But this tax cap would result in more tax breaks for already wealthy households and huge corporations while permanently restricting the resources available for public schools, child care, health care, housing, and other needs. Cutting those resources makes life for everyday North Carolinians more expensive, while providing no major tax savings.

    And this cap doesn’t guarantee that costs won’t go up. In fact, tax caps like this mean that to meet future costs, policymakers will have to turn to other taxes and fees that working people pay when the income and property tax are limited.

    The best way to make our tax system fairer is to make sure wealthy people and corporations to contribute what they owe, but these amendments would make that impossible.

Income Tax Amendment

Property Tax Amendment

  • No. The amendment is about the total property tax revenue local governments collect, not the bill of an individual homeowner.

    An individual's property tax bill could still increase.

  • Yes. Some North Carolinians, particularly seniors and families with lower incomes, struggle with property taxes.

    That's why we support targeted property tax relief that helps people who actually need it.

    An across-the-board revenue limit doesn’t do that. It provides large tax breaks to wealthy property owners and corporations while leaving communities with fewer resources for schools, emergency services, libraries, and other necessities.

Other Questions

  • North Carolina has cut taxes for the wealthy and corporations over the past few years. These amendments will lock in those cuts permanently. If we ever want them to pay what they owe, we must vote against the amendments.

    Tax policy also needs to respond to changing circumstances.

    No one knows what North Carolina will face 10, 20, or 50 years from now. A recession, hurricane, public health emergency, rapid population growth, or another challenge could dramatically change what our communities need.

    Our children and grandchildren should have the same freedom we have today to decide how to meet the needs of their time.

  • We’ll face cuts to the things our communities rely on, including public schools, teachers, emergency response, libraries, parks, health services, infrastructure, and other community needs.

    When public resources don't keep pace with costs, communities can face cuts, higher fees, or pressure to shift costs onto families.

  • No. North Carolina is not spending enough to support the needs and the investments being made for communities in other states. Our state ranks last in funding for public education, makes the bare minimum commitment to affordable child care and housing, and has failed to cover new costs for health care and food assistance that the federal government has pushed onto the state. 

    The real problem is that  state leaders have prioritized income tax cuts for wealthy households and profitable corporations while communities across North Carolina struggle to fund basic needs.

    We can make different choices: asking those with the greatest ability to pay to contribute what they owe and investing those resources in the people and communities that make North Carolina strong.

Voter ID Amendment

  • Every eligible North Carolinian should be able to exercise their freedom to vote.

    Adding a voter ID requirement to our Constitution is unnecessary. Voters are already required by law to present a photo ID and this risks creating additional barriers for eligible voters. We should make our elections secure and accessible rather than making it harder for people to participate.