NC’s new constitutional amendments pose financial dilemmas for state, local lawmakers

By: Clayton Henkel

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: November 6, 2026

Words: 1,110

Last Updated: 3 days, 12 hours ago

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North Carolina voters who delivered a blue wave for Democrats Tuesday also overwhelmingly approved two constitutional amendments that will impact taxes for years to come.

The first amendment, approved by 62% of voters, caps state income tax rates for individuals and corporations at 3.5%. The second amendment, which 60% of voters approved, requires the state legislature to limit increases in local property taxes, reducing the money communities can raise for schools, infrastructure and other needs.

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