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NC legislature top target for Democrats looking ahead

Considered a "power-building" state, the North Carolina House and Senate offer Democrats the “best opportunities to gain seats in tough chambers and check MAGA extremism, including by defending the veto power of Democratic governors.”

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NC Dems push bill to restrict immigration enforcement at certain locations

Democrats in the North Carolina General Assembly introduced two bills this week to limit law enforcement’s role in immigration enforcement at certain locations in North Carolina as the Trump administration cracks down on illegal immigrats.

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State elections board confirms it will seek NC Supreme Court review of Griffin/Riggs dispute

The North Carolina State Board of Elections confirmed in a court filing Wednesday that it will ask the state Supreme Court to bypass the Court of Appeals in addressing a dispute over an election to the state’s highest court. Democratic candidate Allison Riggs filed a separate court document supporting that plan.

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Locke’s Mitch Kokai assesses NC hurricane recovery challenges

Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation senior political analyst, discusses North Carolina state government’s response to Hurricane Helene and lingering issues tied to eastern NC hurricanes. Kokai offered these comments during the Jan. 31, 2025, edition of PBS North Carolina’s “State Lines.”

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Carolina Journal’s Jeff Moore discusses NC Supreme Court election controversy

Jeff Moore, Carolina Journal deputy editor, discusses the ongoing legal dispute over North Carolina’s recent state Supreme Court election. Moore offered these comments during the Jan. 24, 2025, edition of PBS North Carolina’s “State Lines.”

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Locke’s Mitch Kokai analyzes ongoing NC Supreme Court election dispute

Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation senior political analyst, discusses three separate debates surrounding North Carolina’s state Supreme Court election dispute. Kokai offered these comments during the Jan. 24, 2025, Anderson Alerts “Supreme Court Special” live discussion.

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November 2024 – General Election Renews Voter Optimism

RALEIGH — Optimism about the direction of the country and North Carolina has surged among voters following the 2024 general election, according to the latest Carolina Journal poll. Nearly half of voters (48%) believe the U.S. is headed in the right direction following the 2024 election, a 21-point increase since this question was last polled, while...

October 2024 – Trump and Harris in Dead Heat in North Carolina Battleground

RALEIGH – The race for president remains at a statistical tie in North Carolina, a key battleground state on the road to the White House. Former President Donald Trump (47.2%) is .6 points ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris (46.6%). The number of undecided voters has declined to 4.1%. Only 2% of voters say they...

September 2024 – Harris, Trump Race Tighter Than Ever in North Carolina

RALEIGH – The presidential race is tighter than ever in North Carolina. In the first Carolina Journal Poll following the presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris (entering the field just hours after the second assassination attempt), Trump’s lead has shrunk to 0.3 points – well within the poll’s ±3.99%...

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Trump nominates Bishop to be deputy director for budget at OMB

"Dan has been a tireless fighter for our MAGA Movement in the House of Representatives on the Judiciary and Homeland Security Committees," Trump said in a press release issued Tuesday night. "Dan will implement my cost-cutting and deregulatory agenda across all Agencies, and root out the Weaponized Deep State."

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Democrats want federal court to address GOP challenge of 60,000 NC ballots

The North Carolina Democratic Party filed a lawsuit Friday to ensure challenges of 60,000 ballots in the state's latest election are addressed in federal court. Republicans filed the challenges with the State Board of Elections. The challenges could affect the outcome of the state Supreme Court race between Democrat Allison Riggs and Jefferson Griffin, along with a handful of state legislative contests.

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