The National Education Association spent $1.8 million in 2008 races.
The national teachers union, which is affiliated with the N.C. Association of Educators, gave $250,000 to the Alliance for North Carolina, $300,000 to the N.C. Democratic Party and $9,500 to Gov.-elect Beverly Perdue's campaign.
It also spent $1.3 million on research, polling and advertising on behalf of Perdue, including some administrative costs.
Update: Contributions to the Democratic Party updated to include two last-minute filings.
Second update: Independent expenditures updated as well.



