NCDP Chairman Jerry Meek issued the following statement on the passing of Sandy Basnight:

“On behalf of the North Carolina Democratic Party, I would like to express our deepest sympathies on the passing of Sandy Basnight,” Meek said.

“North Carolina has lost one of its finest citizens in Sandy Basnight,” Meek said. “She was a woman of integrity and grace who brought happiness to the lives she touched. Our thoughts and prayers are with Senator Basnight and his family during this difficult time.”