John,

Recently, one of the Republican runoff candidates who I may face in the general election posted a video where he said, “That Jessica Holmes, she’s just a social justice warrior. She’s a problem.”

Well, I have news for him and anyone who might misuse our tax dollars: yes, I am a problem. 

There’s a lot at stake this November. As the state's independent auditor, the Office of the State Auditor: 

Ensuring integrity, accountability and transparency in the OSA is critical for ensuring that our hard-earned tax dollars are appropriately used for the betterment of all North Carolinians, and I will happily be a problem for anyone who gets in the way of that.

And perhaps just as importantly, let's send a message to those who believe there’s no place on the Council of State for someone who looks like me. Divisive rhetoric and dogwhistles have no place in our government or anywhere in our state.

North Carolina is a battleground and I’m ready to fight for good governance of my home state. However, I only have six months to build a statewide profile and reach the voters we need in order to win. Will you please join Team Jessica by making a contribution of any amount you can afford? With your support, we can send the message that yes, I will be a problem—for anyone who would commit fraud, waste and abuse of our tax dollars. 

Yours truly,

P.S. Others share his belief that I am a social justice warrior. Just recently, I received the Advocate for Social Justice Award at the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. 71st Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference.