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North Carolina senator loses reelection in massive upset by 23 votes
Gary Robertson North Carolina 's political landscape has been dramatically reshaped following the concession of Republican state Senate leader Phil Berger, the state's most influential politician, in his primary race . Berger, a long-standing conservative architect, conceded to Sam Page on Tuesday, an outcome that will likely end his preeminence and shake the power structure in the ninth-largest state.
Mayor says federal immigration agents will expand enforcement action in North Carolina to Raleigh
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Federal immigration authorities will expand their enforcement action in North Carolina to Raleigh as soon as Tuesday, the mayor of the state’s capital city said, while Customs and Border Protection agents continue operating in Charlotte following a weekend that saw arrests of more than 130 people in that city. Mayor Janet Cowell said Monday that she didn’t know how large the operation would be or how long agents would be present.
North Carolina GOP poised to redraw House map, aiming to secure another seat for Trump
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Republican legislative leaders were poised Wednesday to complete a retooling of part of the state’s U.S. House map in hopes of picking up an additional GOP seat and helping President Donald Trump retain majority control of the lower chamber of Congress in next year’s midterm elections. The state House scheduled floor debate and votes on proposed boundaries that if enacted would attempt to impede next year’s reelection of Democratic U.S. Rep.
North Carolina GOP’s proposed map seeks to thwart Democratic incumbent’s reelection
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Republican legislators offered a redrawn U.S. House district map for North Carolina on Thursday, seeking to help President Donald Trump retain GOP control of Congress by attempting to thwart the reelection of the Democrat now in the state’s only swing seat.
North Carolina Medicaid patients face care access threat as funding impasse continues
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Medicaid patients face a threat of reduced access to services — before separate changes approved within President Donald Trump’s spending-reduction law are implemented — as an impasse over state Medicaid funding extends further. Democratic Gov.
Judge OKs settlement in North Carolina voter registration lawsuit by Justice Department
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A federal judge on Monday approved a plan to settle a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump’s Justice Department that demanded North Carolina election officials accumulate identification numbers lacking on the records of more than 100,000 registered voters. U.S. District Judge Richard Myers signed the proposed consent agreement filed a few days ago by lawyers for the department’s Civil Rights Division and the State Board of Elections.
North Carolina Gov. Stein vetoes bill repealing interim greenhouse gas reduction mandate
By: Gary D. Robertson, The Associated Press Posted: 3:59 PM CDT Wednesday, Jul. 2, 2025 RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein vetoed legislation Wednesday that in part would repeal an interim greenhouse gas reduction mandate set for power generation in a 2021 law, arguing that the bill would have discouraged diverse energy sources and harmed consumers.
North Carolina legislature leaves after passing Helene aid package, but still no budget
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina legislature wrapped up the chief portion of its annual session Thursday, passing another Hurricane Helene aid package this week after Republican majorities pushed through divisive bills to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs and target transgender rights. Lawmakers in the ninth-largest state also fell short on completing their primary responsibility — enacting a two-year budget by July 1.
Trump administration sues North Carolina over its voter registration records
By: Gary D. Robertson, The Associated Press Posted: 6:21 PM CDT Tuesday, May. 27, 2025 RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Trump administration accused North Carolina's election board on Tuesday of violating federal law by failing to ensure voter registration records of some applicants contained identifying numbers. Read this article for free: Email Address: Password: I agree to the Terms and Conditions, Cookie and Privacy Policies, and CASL agreement. Already have an account?
North Carolina’s high court says elections board shift can continue while governor appeals
By: Gary D. Robertson, The Associated Press Posted: 5:32 PM CDT Friday, May. 23, 2025 RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A divided North Carolina Supreme Court confirmed Friday that it was OK for a new law that shifted the power to appoint State Board of Elections members away from the Democratic governor to have taken effect earlier this month, even as the law's constitutionality is deliberated.
Pence speaks in North Carolina against broad Trump tariffs and praises House on tax bill
By: Gary D. Robertson, The Associated Press Posted: 1:38 PM CDT Monday, May. 19, 2025 RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence spoke Monday in North Carolina against the Trump administration’s zealous efforts to impose tariffs on trading partners worldwide — another effort that shows his willingness to split at times with his former boss. Read this article for free: Email Address: Password: I agree to the Terms and Conditions, Cookie and Privacy Policies, and CASL agreement.
The election director in North Carolina, a key swing state, is ousted after a Republican power play
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina elections board ousted its widely respected executive director Wednesday in a partisan move that will put Republicans in control of election operations in the political swing state, which includes the certification of results.
Unsettled North Carolina election could be determined by which ballots are subject to court orders
By: Gary D. Robertson, The Associated Press Posted: 2:20 PM CDT Thursday, Apr. 17, 2025 RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina's Supreme Court decided last week that ballots from two categories should have been left out of the tally of an unresolved November election for a seat on the court because state laws otherwise makes the voters ineligible. Read this article for free: Email Address: Password: I agree to the Terms and Conditions, Cookie and Privacy Policies, and CASL agreement.
North Carolina appeals judges hear arguments in unresolved court election
By: Gary D. Robertson, The Associated Press Posted: 1:15 PM CDT Friday, Mar. 21, 2025 RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina appeals court judges listened to arguments Friday about whether votes on tens of thousands of ballots in an unsettled state Supreme Court election from November should remain in the tally or could be discarded. Read this article for free: Email Address: Password: I agree to the Terms and Conditions, Cookie and Privacy Policies, and CASL agreement. Already have an account?
North Carolina’s new governor seeks more Helene aid, help for families in legislative address
By: Gary D. Robertson, The Associated Press Posted: 7:34 PM CDT Wednesday, Mar. 12, 2025 RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — New North Carolina Democratic Gov. Josh Stein gave his first address to a joint General Assembly session Wednesday night, hitting on familiar campaign and early-term themes of helping Hurricane Helene victims, making living expenses affordable and focusing on bipartisan accomplishments.
North Carolina justices don’t fast-track challenge over election for seat on their court
By: Gary D. Robertson, The Associated Press Posted: 11:59 AM CST Friday, Feb. 21, 2025 RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina Supreme Court decision refusing to further accelerate the appeals over an unsettled November election for a seat on the court means an official winner likely won't be finalized sooner, and the trailing candidate could benefit. Read this article for free: Email Address: Password: I agree to the Terms and Conditions, Cookie and Privacy Policies, and CASL agreement.
Fort Bragg has its old name back, this time with a Yankee twist
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Is it an honor or a cynical end run? When it comes to the former — and apparently future — Fort Bragg, that’s in the eye of the beholder. North Carolina state Rep. John Blust, a Greensboro Republican who served as an enlisted soldier in the 82nd Airborne Division at the installation in the 1970s, said he was “tickled pink” about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s action Monday to restore the name Bragg to what is currently Fort Liberty. Initially named after Southern Gen.
Helene relief, vetoes will be challenges for new North Carolina House speaker
Print Email Read Later RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina House elected a new speaker for the first time in 10 years on Wednesday, choosing a young lieutenant to now-U.S. Rep. Tim Moore to preside over a Republican-controlled chamber focused on Hurricane Helene but likely needing Democratic help to keep advancing a conservative agenda. Read this article for free: Email Address: Password: I agree to the Terms and Conditions, Cookie and Privacy Policies, and CASL agreement.
Another recount won’t be ordered in a North Carolina court race, but protests are ahead
By: Gary D. Robertson, The Associated Press Posted: 3:50 PM CST Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024 RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina election officials won't order another recount in a close state Supreme Court race after a partial hand recount failed to suggest the trailing Republican candidate could overtake the Democratic incumbent. Read this article for free: Email Address: Password: I agree to the Terms and Conditions, Cookie and Privacy Policies, and CASL agreement. Already have an account?
Tight race for the North Carolina Supreme Court is heading to another recount
By: Gary D. Robertson, The Associated Press Posted: 4:03 PM CST Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The very close election for a North Carolina Supreme Court seat heads next to a hand recount even as election officials announced a machine recount of over 5.5 million ballots resulted in no margin change between the candidates. Read this article for free: Email Address: Password: I agree to the Terms and Conditions, Cookie and Privacy Policies, and CASL agreement. Already have an account?
North Carolina GOP bill would weaken next Democratic governor and attorney general
By: Gary D. Robertson, The Associated Press Posted: 6:45 PM CST Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024 RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Republicans sought extensive legislation Tuesday that would weaken the powers of the incoming governor, attorney general and schools superintendent — all Democrats who were elected two weeks ago — and shift election board appointments to the GOP state auditor.
North Carolina’s next governor could have a more potent veto with even a small Democratic gain
By: Gary D. Robertson, The Associated Press Posted: 3:01 PM CST Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Democratic Gov.-elect Josh Stein's veto could become more effective than outgoing Gov. Roy Cooper's stamp has been recently, should the margin in a legislative district election hold for their party. Read this article for free: Email Address: Password: I agree to the Terms and Conditions, Cookie and Privacy Policies, and CASL agreement. Already have an account?
North Carolina lawmakers convene again to address Hurricane Helene’s billions in damages
By: Gary D. Robertson, The Associated Press Posted: 11:48 PM CDT Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024 Print Email Read Later RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina state legislators returning to work Thursday to consider further Hurricane Helene relief have received an estimate of the monetary scope of the catastrophic flooding and what Gov. Roy Cooper wants them to spend soon on recovery efforts.
Trump, Harris jockey for battleground states after debate
WASHINGTON (AP) - Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are each making a beeline for swing states that they hope to flip this year. Harris will hold rallies Thursday in Charlotte and Greensboro in North Carolina. Trump is heading to Tucson, Arizona. Each candidate is trying to expand their narrow paths to victory. The rallies come two days after their first and perhaps only campaign debate. The candidates are back to campaigning after they marked the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.
Harris tries to pull away swing-state voters
CHARLOTTE — Kicking off a day of battleground campaigning by Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, the Democratic vice president is highlighting her support from Republicans who have endorsed her and emphasizing her defense of abortion rights and heath care access. Harris’ pitch Thursday in North Carolina reflects her effort to cast a broad net against Trump in what both campaigns see as a tight contest with less than two months until Election Day.
RFK Jr.’s name to remain on presidential ballot in North Carolina
By: Gary D. Robertson, The Associated Press Posted: 2:08 PM CDT Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina's elections board refused on Thursday to remove Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from the state's presidential ballot, with a majority agreeing it was too late in the process to accept the withdrawal. Read this article for free: Email Address: Password: I agree to the Terms and Conditions, Cookie and Privacy Policies, and CASL agreement. Already have an account?
A North Carolina Republican who mocked women for abortions runs ad with his wife's own story
RALEIGH, N.C. – North Carolina Republican gubernatorial nominee Mark Robinson has been battered for months by his Democratic rival and other adversaries for seeking additional abortion restrictions beyond current state law and for past comments upbraiding women on the issue. “Abortion in this country is not about protecting the lives of mothers.
Harris is starting to vet potential running mates. Who are the favorites?
WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris is beginning to vet about a dozen possible candidates to be her running mate, according to two people familiar with the matter, as she approaches one of the most consequential decisions of her new presidential candidacy. Harris launched her campaign Sunday after President Joe Biden bowed to pressure from his own party to step aside, leaving a historically compressed timeline for her to make a selection before next month's Democratic National Convention.
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