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The N.C. Supreme Court will look much different in 2023. Voters decided in November to oust one incumbent Democrat from the state’s highest court.
The N.C. Supreme Court will look much different in 2023. Voters decided in November to oust one incumbent Democrat from the state’s highest court.
 
The fate of hundreds of millions of N.C. taxpayer dollars rests in the hands of state Supreme Court justices. The same is true for the future of separation of powers within state government.
The fate of hundreds of millions of N.C. taxpayer dollars rests in the hands of state Supreme Court justices. The same is true for the future of separation of powers within state government.
 
National publication The Hill lists North Carolina's U.S. Senate race among the seven contests nationwide where partisan control is most likely to "flip."
National publication The Hill lists North Carolina's U.S. Senate race among the seven contests nationwide where partisan control is most likely to "flip."
 
There’s not much middle ground regarding the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision. I’ve listened to some praising our Justices as well as others, usually louder, vilifying them.
There’s not much middle ground regarding the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision. I’ve listened to some praising our Justices as well as others, usually louder, vilifying them.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper pushes wind energy panacea via executive order, but Chairman of the N.C. Energy Policy Council Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson deems the move an overstep of authority that does not ‘follow the science'
Gov. Roy Cooper pushes wind energy panacea via executive order, but Chairman of the N.C. Energy Policy Council Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson deems the move an overstep of authority that does not ‘follow the science'
 
State Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley lost her reelection bid to Justice Paul Newby by 406 votes (as of November 19).
State Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley lost her reelection bid to Justice Paul Newby by 406 votes (as of November 19).
 
Of all the important electoral contests on North Carolina’s ballot this fall, our General Assembly races will be among the most consequential.
Of all the important electoral contests on North Carolina’s ballot this fall, our General Assembly races will be among the most consequential.
 
Yesterday, Federal District Judge Osteen wrote a blistering rebuke of Attorney General Josh Stein and the Cooper Appointed State Board of Elections leadership attempt to misappropriate his order.
Yesterday, Federal District Judge Osteen wrote a blistering rebuke of Attorney General Josh Stein and the Cooper Appointed State Board of Elections leadership attempt to misappropriate his order.
 
Late last night, merely hours before the review of absentee ballots began, the North Carolina State Board of Elections sent out an email commanding that county boards comply with Director Bell's illegal, unconstitutional memos or be fired.
Late last night, merely hours before the review of absentee ballots began, the North Carolina State Board of Elections sent out an email commanding that county boards comply with Director Bell's illegal, unconstitutional memos or be fired.
 
The N.C. Senate’s leader on election law issues is blasting the latest lawsuit from Gov. Roy Cooper.
The N.C. Senate’s leader on election law issues is blasting the latest lawsuit from Gov. Roy Cooper.
 
To the ears of politically engaged North Carolinians, it may sound strange to hear claims that changes in partisan control don’t yield significant changes in state policy. But among scholars, this has been a widespread view for many decades.
To the ears of politically engaged North Carolinians, it may sound strange to hear claims that changes in partisan control don’t yield significant changes in state policy. But among scholars, this has been a widespread view for many decades.
 
The State Board of Elections ousted Executive Director Kim Strach Monday, May 13, on a party line vote, naming Karen Brinson Bell of Charleston, South Carolina, to replace Strach effective June 1.
The State Board of Elections ousted Executive Director Kim Strach Monday, May 13, on a party line vote, naming Karen Brinson Bell of Charleston, South Carolina, to replace Strach effective June 1.
 
The nearly two-year battle over the Bipartisan Board of Elections and Ethics Enforcement may come to a close soon with the General Assembly essentially handing Gov. Roy Cooper a victory in the separation-of-powers struggle
The nearly two-year battle over the Bipartisan Board of Elections and Ethics Enforcement may come to a close soon with the General Assembly essentially handing Gov. Roy Cooper a victory in the separation-of-powers struggle
 
Republicans chose to shun race as a consideration in remapping 28 legislative districts federal courts have deemed racial gerrymanders
Republicans chose to shun race as a consideration in remapping 28 legislative districts federal courts have deemed racial gerrymanders
 
North Carolina's legislative and congressional districts are ensnared in several court fights, and a conference sponsored by Common Cause examined a host of issues surrounding those battles
North Carolina's legislative and congressional districts are ensnared in several court fights, and a conference sponsored by Common Cause examined a host of issues surrounding those battles
 
U.S. Sen. Richard Burr, a distant relative of 19th century Vice President Aaron Burr, trounced Democrat Elaine Marshall in 2010 with the largest percentage of the vote in North Carolina's U.S. Senate races since the Watergate era.
U.S. Sen. Richard Burr, a distant relative of 19th century Vice President Aaron Burr, trounced Democrat Elaine Marshall in 2010 with the largest percentage of the vote in North Carolina's U.S. Senate races since the Watergate era.
 
One snake making headlines recently in North Carolina is the infamous 12th Congressional District, which winds its way from Greensboro to Charlotte, traveling a path that looks remarkably similar to Interstate 85
One snake making headlines recently in North Carolina is the infamous 12th Congressional District, which winds its way from Greensboro to Charlotte, traveling a path that looks remarkably similar to Interstate 85
 
As Democrats and Republicans actively contest North Carolina's governorship, U.S. Senate seat, and 15 electoral votes for president this fall, don't expect them to ignore other races on the ballot
As Democrats and Republicans actively contest North Carolina's governorship, U.S. Senate seat, and 15 electoral votes for president this fall, don't expect them to ignore other races on the ballot
 
Based on recent events, and lots of recent handwringing, you might think so. You might think there was no feasible way for Republicans and Democrats to work together on matters of public concern. But your conclusion would be a hasty one.
Based on recent events, and lots of recent handwringing, you might think so. You might think there was no feasible way for Republicans and Democrats to work together on matters of public concern. But your conclusion would be a hasty one.
 
Two House bills intended to reduce partisan manipulation of legislative redistricting could be acted on in the short session starting in April, though retiring Sen. Bob Rucho, R-Mecklenburg, predicted the Senate would not approve either.
Two House bills intended to reduce partisan manipulation of legislative redistricting could be acted on in the short session starting in April, though retiring Sen. Bob Rucho, R-Mecklenburg, predicted the Senate would not approve either.
 
The U.S. Senate race between Democratic incumbent Kay Hagan and her Republican challenger Thom Tillis looks like it's about to become the most expensive statewide race in North Carolina history.
The U.S. Senate race between Democratic incumbent Kay Hagan and her Republican challenger Thom Tillis looks like it's about to become the most expensive statewide race in North Carolina history.
 
Local factors are likely to play a larger role than statewide issues in this year's N.C. legislative elections, and no one should expect a major shift in partisan control of either the state House or Senate.
Local factors are likely to play a larger role than statewide issues in this year's N.C. legislative elections, and no one should expect a major shift in partisan control of either the state House or Senate.
 
A few weeks ago, I wrote that partisan control of the U.S. Senate may well be determined here in North Carolina, where Democratic incumbent Kay Hagan suffers from low job-approval ratings and a close association with unpopular President Barack Obama.
A few weeks ago, I wrote that partisan control of the U.S. Senate may well be determined here in North Carolina, where Democratic incumbent Kay Hagan suffers from low job-approval ratings and a close association with unpopular President Barack Obama.
 
It's a Snow Day throughout much of North Carolina. So, naturally, I'm thinking about surfing the waves. The political waves, that is. Historically, the first midterm election after a president is reelected is not a pleasant one for the president's party. In modern times, observes Yale University...
It's a Snow Day throughout much of North Carolina. So, naturally, I'm thinking about surfing the waves. The political waves, that is. Historically, the first midterm election after a president is reelected is not a pleasant one for the president's party. In modern times, observes Yale University...
 
Success has many fathers, as the old saying goes, while failure is an orphan.
Success has many fathers, as the old saying goes, while failure is an orphan.
 
I noted a couple of days ago that North Carolina native Richard Weaver helped spark the modern conservative movement with his 1948 book Ideas Have Consequences.
I noted a couple of days ago that North Carolina native Richard Weaver helped spark the modern conservative movement with his 1948 book Ideas Have Consequences.
 
It appears from early unofficial vote totals that Stan White narrowly defeated Bill Cook to retain the Senate 1 seat and Paul Tine narrowly defeated Mattie Lawson to win the House 6 seat that Cook has held for the last two years.
It appears from early unofficial vote totals that Stan White narrowly defeated Bill Cook to retain the Senate 1 seat and Paul Tine narrowly defeated Mattie Lawson to win the House 6 seat that Cook has held for the last two years.
 
If current trends continue, the official unemployment rate may have fallen into the single-digits, but few North Carolinians will feel ebullient about the economy.
If current trends continue, the official unemployment rate may have fallen into the single-digits, but few North Carolinians will feel ebullient about the economy.
 
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