Representatives of the N.C. Coalition for Lobbying and Government Reform discuss costs associated with gerrymandered election districts during a news conference Wednesday at the state Legislative Building. Speakers are Rep. Pricey Harrison, D-Guilford; Jane Pinsky, NCCLGR director; Bob Phillips, Common Cause N.C. director; and Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation senior political analyst.
Opinion
Democrats face headwinds on top issues
North Carolina remains a political battleground. Although Republicans have won most recent statewide contests and retained majorities in legislative seats and county commissions, they usually lose gubernatorial races. Moreover, many of the GOP’s statewide wins were by small margins. Based on electoral outcomes, I think a fair way to describe us is a competitive state...