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Suit challenging NC ban on minors’ gender transition surgeries dismissed
All parties have agreed to the dismissal of a 2023 federal lawsuit challenging North Carolina’s ban on gender transition surgeries for minors.
Opinion
The power of a vote
Being a swing state, unlike most other states in the union, major races really can come down to a small percentage of voters. This should spotlight the privilege we have of choosing our leaders through the voting process all the more.
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Pierce wins HD-27 rematch against former Rep. Wray
Pierce won the race with over 64% of the Democratic votes in the district, according to North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE) unofficial results.
Opinion
5 NC races to watch as the 2026 primaries wrap up
Whether Democratic mavericks can hold off the party establishment pressure may determine whether a lot of key legislation is able to survive Stein's veto pen.
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Candidate filing for 2026 primary gets underway
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.
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Parties pause suit challenging NC ban on minors’ gender transition surgeries
Both sides in a legal dispute over North Carolina’s law against gender transition surgeries for minors are asking a federal judge to place the case on hold. They want to wait for a federal Appeals Court to resolve a separate case involving the State Health Plan.
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Wray announces bid to reclaim House seat
Wray narrowly lost the Democratic nomination in 2024 to progressive Rodney D. Pierce by fewer than 25 votes. The results brought disputes and recounts, with Wray’s formal election challenge ultimately dismissed by all three county boards of elections.
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Trump DOJ drops federal interest in NC law against gender transition surgeries for minors
The US Department of Justice is no longer fighting North Carolina’s law banning gender transition surgeries for minors. A letter submitted Thursday in federal court indicated the Trump DOJ's reversal of the Biden administration’s decision to take part in a federal lawsuit challenging the ban.
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After House vote, NC is on the cusp of universal school choice
The North Carolina House voted Wednesday to pass a bill that will clear the waitlist for the state’s voucher program and bring true universal school choice to the state for the first time. The measure, House Bill 10, has one hurdle remaining: A likely veto from Gov. Roy Cooper.
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Federal trial over NC Senate districts scheduled for February
A federal judge has scheduled a February 2025 trial in a lawsuit challenging North Carolina’s state Senate election map. The trial will have no impact on Senate elections scheduled this fall. If plaintiffs win, state lawmakers could be forced to draw new state Senate districts for 2026 elections.
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Full 4th Circuit will not hear redistricting plaintiffs’ injunction request
The full 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals will not consider an injunction that would block at least some state Senate districts for this fall’s election. A three-judge 4th Circuit panel issued a ruling this spring rejecting an injunction. The court issued a new order Tuesday rejecting plaintiffs’ request for an en banc hearing by all members of the 4th Circuit.
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Senate passes bill requiring sheriffs to cooperate with ICE
The North Carolina Senate passed legislation Thursday that mandates all North Carolina sheriffs cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the federal agency that issues detainers to remove noncitizens who have been arrested for criminal activity.
