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NC-11 GOP moves quickly to replace Edwards ahead of November election
Western North Carolina Republicans will meet Monday to replace Chuck Edwards on the ballot, with no second primary and a short timeline before November.
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Republicans overtake Democrats on NC voter rolls
For the first time in state history, registered Republicans now outnumber registered Democrats in North Carolina, according to the most recent voter registration snapshot based on data from the North Carolina State Board of Elections.
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NCSBE to upgrade software, cautions elections officials on social media use
The North Carolina State Board of Elections launched a new effort to modernize the state's data system and said there are 75,000 voters remaining on the Registration Repair List, the ongoing work on tens of thousands of incomplete voter registrations across the state.
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Republican Michael Whatley enters US Senate race in North Carolina
Standing before a crowd in Gastonia, Whatley launched his campaign with the promise to “put America First and deliver conservative victories for North Carolina families.” The announcement marks the entry of a high-profile Republican into what is expected to be one of the nation’s most closely watched Senate races in 2026.
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Trump-backed Simmons clinches NCGOP chairmanship
With more than 1,600 delegates from across North Carolina, Republicans gathered this weekend at the Koury Convention Center in Greensboro for the 2025 NCGOP Convention to elect the party’s chair and vice chair.
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Trump endorses NCGOP Chairman Jason Simmons for re-election
NCGOP chairman has been applauded by Trump for his work and endorsed for re-election.
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Thom Tillis and the road to 2026
As North Carolina’s senior senator, Thom Tillis finds himself in a complicated position ahead of his 2026 re-election campaign. While he has demonstrated political resilience in his past races, he again faces growing scrutiny from within his own party, a potential Democratic challenger with deep fundraising capabilities, and the ever-present influence of President Donald Trump in Republican primaries.
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Stein talks unity with Republicans in his inauguration address
Democrat North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein gave his inaugural address Saturday afternoon to a small crowd inside the North Carolina State Capitol building in Raleigh with the theme of “North Carolina Strong.”
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NCGOP challenges 60,000 ballots on behalf of Griffin, others
The NCGOP is closely monitoring and has filed legal briefs concerning four of the most hotly contested races this election cycle.
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NCSBE certifies election results, NCGOP calls for board member recusal in Supreme Court protest
With all 100 counties completing their canvasses, the NCSBE confirmed that 5.7 million ballots were cast, a 73% turnout and the most ballots ever cast in a North Carolina election. Of those, nearly 300,000 were absentee by mail, while over 4 million votes came from early voting, reflecting the state's high voter engagement.
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State elections board moves GOP voter registration suit to federal court
Lawyers for the North Carolina State Board of Elections have moved a Republican lawsuit over the state’s voter registration practices from state court to federal court. The suit challenged the process used to register 225,000 voters statewide. The case now sits with US District Judge Terrence Boyle.
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NCSBE faces 3rd lawsuit over absentee ballot policy
The Republican National Committee (RNC), the North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP), and a North Carolina voter filed a lawsuit against the North Carolina State Election Board (NCSBE) Tuesday in Wake County Superior Court challenging the NCSBE’s policy they say disregards election integrity laws requiring absentee ballot security envelopes to be sealed in order for the ballot to count.
