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Elections

Who are the North Carolina Democrats who want David Price’s congressional seat?

3 years ago  •  Federal, Elections

Dawn Baumgartner Vaughn, The Raleigh News and Observer – Voters can expect a crowded field in the Democratic primary for U.S. Rep. David Price’s seat, after the longtime congressman announced …
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GOP Senate candidates in NC report fundraising. Here’s who is winning the money race

3 years ago  •  Republicans, Campaigns, Elections

Dane Kane, The Raleigh News and Observer – Campaign finance reports filed this week by the major Republican candidates for U.S. Senate in 2022 show former North Carolina Gov. Pat …
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Early voting starts this week in much of the Triangle. Here’s what you need to know.

3 years ago  •  Triangle, Elections

Will Doran, The Raleigh News and Observer – Early voting starts Thursday for city council elections in many towns all across the state, including most of the Triangle. Raleigh and …
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Mecklenburg redistricting could yield big change for 1 county seat

3 years ago  •  Elections, Redistricting

Will Wright, The Charlotte Observer – Voting districts could change in a big way for the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners if members approve one of the three maps unveiled …
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With new redistricting maps in place, will NC’s 1 million Latinos get more attention?

3 years ago  •  Elections, Redistricting

Will Doran and Laura Brache, The Raleigh News and Observer – During the 2018 elections a high school student in rural Yadkin County, Cristo Salazar, noticed the Latino community he …
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NC congressional candidate’s viral campaign ad raises profile, prompts apology for HB2 vote

3 years ago  •  Elections

Lawsuit against McCrory allies by voters accused of fraud can move ahead, judges rule

3 years ago  •  Elections

Will Doran and Lucille Sherman, The Raleigh News and Observer – A lawsuit alleging that Republican-affiliated groups falsely accused some North Carolinians of voter fraud is one step closer to …
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Re­dis­tricting in North Carolina: Five things to know about the process

3 years ago  •  Elections, Redistricting

Charles Duncan, Spectrum News – Under the principle of “one person, one vote,” states are required each decade to redraw congressional districts, along with state legislative and local electoral maps. …
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Communities of color need to play bigger role in NC redistricting, advocates say

3 years ago  •  Elections, Statewide

With NC political maps about to be drawn, some lawmakers are leaving. Why it matters.

3 years ago  •  Statewide, Elections

Lucille Sherman, News & Observer – Four North Carolina state lawmakers have now announced that they will not run for reelection in 2022, as the Republican-controlled General Assembly is preparing …
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