Michael Whatley Announces Senate Bid as Republicans Line Up Behind Him
Senators are being asked to endorse and give to the Republican National Committee chair immediately.
The Berger King
Phil Berger has been the state’s most powerful politician for more than a decade. He no longer looks invincible.
Roy Cooper Jumps Into Hotly Contested Race To Replace Thom Tillis
The former governor ended months of speculation about his future on Monday.
Trump and GOP Leaders Line Up Behind Michael Whatley for N.C. Senate Seat
While Whatley hasn’t formally announced a bid, the party is unifying around him.
When Thom Tillis Went Rogue
The senator tried to persuade Trump and state GOP leaders that the “One Big Beautiful Bill” would devastate health care in N.C. Then all hell broke loose. Â
Former GOP County Election Officials Say They Were Forced Out
Some former local board members say they lost their seats because they weren’t devoted enough to the Republican Party.
The Inside Man
Sam Hayes left a job shaping legislation in the state House to lead the State Board of Elections. He says he won’t politicize his new job.
More Elections Coverage
N.C. Sen. Thom Tillis Announces His Retirement
“It’s not a hard choice, and I will not be seeking re-election,” said Tillis, who had provoked GOP ire for opposing Trump’s budget bill.
A Supreme Mess
The Supreme Court race between Jefferson Griffin and Allison Riggs is over. The policy fight over voting is just getting started.
Democrats’ Long Shot Hope in the Mountains
Could the 11th district be Democrats’ best hope to pick up a U.S. House seat in 2026? Some think it’s not out of the question.
A Knotty Felon Voting Rights Case Reaches the Court of Appeals
N.C. has two conflicting laws on the books about whether convicted felons can be charged for voting before their rights are restored.
Jefferson Griffin Lost. The Reputation of State Courts Might Be the Biggest Loser.
The six-month challenge did more than rekindle long-simmering partisan debates over election administration. It also raised questions about the state’s judiciary.
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