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Both sides want NC ballot selfie lawsuit decided without trial

A federal lawsuit challenging North Carolina’s ban on “ballot selfies” could be decided without a trial. Libertarian voter Susan Hogarth, state and local elections officials, and the Wake County district attorney filed motions Friday seeking to avoid a federal trial.

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Judge allows ‘ballot selfie’ lawsuit to move forward, drops AG as defendant

A federal judge will allow a Wake County Libertarian voter to move forward with her lawsuit challenging North Carolina’s ban on “ballot selfies.” A court order Friday denied motions from most defendants to have the case dismissed.

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Interview: Libertarian presidential candidate Chase Oliver

Little more than a week from the presidential election, some North Carolina voters may be interested in third party options that better fit their policy preferences. While independent campaigns from the likes of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Cornell West stole headlines with legal fights to get on (or off) the ballot, the largest third party...

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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%...