Why Republicans start out as favorites in the 2026 Senate elections
While the 2026 midterm elections are still two years away, we can already say that Republicans' position in the race for the ...
North Carolina Republicans close in on enacting bill that weakens incoming Democratic governor
North Carolina legislative Republicans are closing in on enacting a measure that would erode powers of the incoming governor ...
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North Carolina Republicans blasted for using lame-duck session to wrest control of government
North Carolina Republicans want to pass legislation to reduce the authority of incoming Democrats as the next session and ...
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Voter ID Requirement, Income Tax Cap Constitutional Amendments Clear NC Senate
Today, Republicans in the North Carolina Senate voted to put two constitutional amendments on the November 2026 general election ballot. The voter ID measure would ensure that ...
Amid protests, Senate overrides Cooper’s veto of bill stripping power from governor, other Democratic officials
The Republican-led chamber voted 30-19 — with no debate, and following a brief pause while authorities cleared protesters who ...
Wake County to consider Supreme Court candidate’s claim that some ballots were improperly counted
The Wake County Board of Elections is set to review a pivotal challenge that could shift the balance of power in the state ...
NC Senate overrides Cooper veto of Helene relief bill that also strips powers from top Democrats
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Senate voted Monday to override Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's veto of a bill that would ...
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Progressive Dems Are Handing Trump a Weapon Against Dissent With Mask Bans
“It’s no surprise that fascists and science-deniers want to ban masks from protests. But it’s alarming that supposedly ...
Griffin requests second recount in Supreme Court race
Nearly one month after Election Day, Republican candidate for North Carolina Supreme Court Jefferson Griffin has officially ...
NC Republicans unveil new constitutional amendments on income tax, voter ID
Republicans in North Carolina’s legislature are rapidly advancing a pair of proposed constitutional amendments that would cap ...
North Carolina was a ‘bright spot’ for Democrats, governor-elect says
After prevailing in a state that went for Republican Donald Trump, Democratic Gov.-elect Josh Stein said that his service as ...
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Public anger erupts as Senate votes to override governor's veto on third Helene relief
As those in Western North Carolina continue asking for help in the wake of destruction from Helene, state legislators remain ...