Rep. John Bell, R-Wayne, sits down with CJ Political Reporter Alex Baltzegar to discuss his bid to be speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives. Rep. Destin Hall, R-Caldwell, Rep. Jason Saine, R-Lincoln, and Rep. Keith Kidwell, R-Beaufort, are also running to lead the chamber.
Quality of life vs. government control: What NC voters really chose in 2024
While voters do care deeply about their families' well-being and their communities, they also value freedom from excessive state control. If 2020 through 2024 showed us anything, it showed us that voters are acutely aware of government creep into their businesses, schools, and lives. November’s election was a rejection of messages and policies that advocate for that creep.