Ross is a member of Congress and former State Representative. She “strongly believes women should be able to make decisions about their bodies and health care,” and says she is working for more federal resources for schools. Ross is endorsed by Planned Parenthood Action Fund, National Women’s Political Caucus, and the Sierra Club North Carolina.

Douglass is an education consultant and retired chemistry professor. He has previously run for office in New Hampshire and Hawaii. His platform “emphasizes stricter abortion restrictions,” as well as “local control of education.” Grassroots North Carolina gave Douglass a 4-star rating, its highest.