The North Carolina Court of Appeals has reversed a lower court ruling that could have diverted $12 million from the state attorney general to public schools.
The state Appeals Court has ruled in favor of Republican legislative leaders and against Democratic Gov. Josh Stein in a dispute over judicial and utilities appointments.
Registered voters in the state this cycle will choose a US senator, all 14 US House representatives, one state Supreme Court judge and three appellate justices.
As of the close of filing, the 2026 roster includes familiar incumbents and competitive open seats, setting the stage for a busy election year.
Top North Carolina lawmakers label two state Supreme Court precedents as "wrong the day they were decided" in a court filing Monday.
The North Carolina Supreme Court will not take a case involving a challenge to North Carolina’s restrictions on Sunday hunting.
Trump endorsed Phil Berger over Sam Page in NC Senate District 26, encouraging Page to join his team in DC. Page declined but thanked Trump for the offer.
Republicans, led by House Majority Leader Brenden Jones grilled Chapel Hill‒Carrboro City Schools on allegedly circumventing the “Parents Bill of Rights.”
Jones said he expected a robust discussion of the matter and would “continue encouraging them” to adhere to the rule of law.
Gov. Josh Stein urges the North Carolina Supreme Court not to take up his dispute with legislative leaders over appointments to seven state boards and commissions.
Candidate filing for most of the North Carolina 2026 elections opened at noon on Monday, December 1, with key candidates for Congress, NC Supreme Court, and the state legislature officially throwing their hats in the ring.
