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Political parties see high stakes in NC Supreme Court election

20 August 2026 at 14:36

Anita Earls and Sarah Stevens compete for voters' attention and make case for why people should back them in race for NC Supreme Court seat.

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Gov. Stein vetoes bills affecting elections and judge suspensions

17 August 2026 at 23:25
vetoes records State Legislative Building. Budget impasse.

NC House GOP can likely override veto of courts bill in November, but might not have enough votes to override elections bill veto from Stein.

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Republicans search for a replacement nominee for Congress in Western NC

6 August 2026 at 00:38
capitol congress Washington

With troubled incumbent US Rep. Chuck Edwards stepping aside, GOP needs to find new nominee fast. One obvious choice says he's not interested.

Republicans search for a replacement nominee for Congress in Western NC is a story from Carolina Public Press, an award-winning independent newsroom. Our breakthrough journalism shines a light on the critical overlooked and under-reported issues facing North Carolina’s more than 11 million residents. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.

NC lawmakers send two big election bills to governor

5 August 2026 at 02:37
Laura Klein of Black Mountain checks in to vote in the 2020 primary election with poll worker Jan Duckworth at the Black Mountain Primary School polling place in Buncombe County on March 3, 2020. Colby Rabon / Carolina Public Press

One of the NC election bills is fairly bipartisan. The other has only GOP support. Gov. Stein said he will veto that bill.

NC lawmakers send two big election bills to governor is a story from Carolina Public Press, an award-winning independent newsroom. Our breakthrough journalism shines a light on the critical overlooked and under-reported issues facing North Carolina’s more than 11 million residents. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.

Five takeaways from the 2026 legislative session

4 August 2026 at 14:26
vetoes records State Legislative Building. Budget impasse.

For a so-called short session, a lot happened at the NC General Assembly in 2026, but a few issues also remain unresolved.

Five takeaways from the 2026 legislative session is a story from Carolina Public Press, an award-winning independent newsroom. Our breakthrough journalism shines a light on the critical overlooked and under-reported issues facing North Carolina’s more than 11 million residents. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.

NC Senate splits massive elections bill into 2, sends them back to House with changes

29 July 2026 at 01:46

First elections bill from NC Senate gets broad support. The second one draws a lot of pushback from Democrats over a range of provisions.

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