North Carolina politics
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New poll on MAGA, democratic-socialist identity underscores power of moderates in NC elections
One-third of North Carolinians align themselves with President Donald Trump’s “make America great again” movement, and fewer than one-third of North Carolinians align with democratic socialists, according to the results of a new Elon University poll.
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‘Stop politicizing our courts’: Stein vetoes bill letting NC chief justice suspend judges
House Bill 377 would essentially let North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul Newby suspend any trial court judge without pay. Gov. Josh Stein vetoed the bill, saying it "would have a chilling effect on judicial independence."
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Cooper maintains lead in NC’s US Senate race, but Whatley gaining in recognition, Elon poll shows
Democrat Roy Cooper has an 11-point lead over Republican Michael Whatley among likely voters in the race to fill the seat being vacated by Republican U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis, according to a new Elon University poll.
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Prediction market betting would be authorized in NC’s new budget. What it means for sports betting
Tucked into the state budget is a proposal that could have massive implications for how prediction markets operate in North Carolina. Some lawmakers say it’ll create a new revenue stream. Others worry it’ll cost the state millions.
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‘Need to rein in spending’: NC lawmakers advance proposed $34 billion state budget
The budget contains raises and bonuses for state workers and teachers, one-time boosts to retired state workers' pensions, income tax cuts for all North Carolinians and tax increases for data centers and sports betting companies.
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NC budget deal reached; lawmakers aim to vote this week on spending plan, sources say
The deal, reached Sunday evening, is expected to leave intact the framework leaders of the state House and Senate agreed to last month — including raises and tax cuts, sources tell WRAL News. But it won’t include a proposal to fund a Major League Baseball stadium, they say.
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Batch is bleeping frustrated over the budget. Why Republican lawmakers want her disciplined
The North Carolina Senate’s top Democrat is facing criticism for a self-censored video expressing outrage over Republicans’ failure to pass a comprehensive state budget. She calls it satire. Republicans aren’t taking it that way.
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‘Jacksandrei Blakenekov’: Pro-Hurricanes post by US Senate candidate skewered by NC fans over AI use
Carolina Hurricanes fans denounced Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley’s use of artificial intelligence in a message supporting the team ahead of its Game 1 home loss to the Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Final. It’s 'not a big deal,’ he says.
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How North Carolina property and income tax limits could impact local services
County commissioners are warning that proposed state constitutional amendments to cap income taxes and limit property tax increases could force deep cuts to essential services like schools, libraries, and law enforcement.
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North Carolinians to vote on income, property tax limits after lawmakers OK ballot questions
Voters in November will be asked: Should the state constitution cap the state's income tax rate at 3.5%? Should the state limit local governments' control over their property tax rates?
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Cooper leads Whatley in new polls as NC voters sour on economy
A new Opinion Diagnostics poll shows Democrat Roy Cooper with a 9-point lead over Republican Michael Whatley in the race for the state’s open U.S. Senate seat as other polls indicate increased restlessness over the economy among the state’s voters.
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NC officials dismiss complaint against Cumberland County elections chair
State elections officials said many of the allegations against Linda Devore were for purported actions that occurred while she wasn't a member of the Cumberland County Board of Elections, and that some of the allegations didn't provide enough evidence.
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As NC voters lose faith in the economy, Cooper and Whatley visit Triangle promising hope
More than half of North Carolina adults think the economy worsened during President Donald Trump’s second term. Now candidates for North Carolina's open U.S. Senate seat are pitching ways to put more money in people's pockets.
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Cooper, campaigning on affordability, pushes back against GOP funders’ attacks
Former Gov. Roy Cooper pushed consumer-friendly messaging and underscored his record against criminals Tuesday, a day after a GOP group characterized him as a “failed governor” who was soft on crime. Cooper leads Republican Michael Whatley in recent polls.
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Cooper more popular than Whatley as NC voters retreat from GOP, new poll shows
North Carolina voters are growing less keen on Republicans keeping control of Congress, a new Elon University poll shows. They also share concerns over the economy as well as the Trump administration's priorities on health care and elections.
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Thom Tillis warns gutting Senate filibuster to pass SAVE America Act is a ‘foolish and lazy idea’
The retiring North Carolina Republican’s comments come as the Senate is locked in a marathon debate over the legislation that is expected to extend into the weekend, though the bill is expected to fail in the end.
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‘No shame in coming out’: Mark Robinson talks porn ‘obsession,’ political loss in new interview
In an episode of a new podcast called After The Call, former Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson says he has been ‘obsessed’ with pornography and admits ‘there’s some truth’ to allegations he previously denied. He also wants to use his experience as a lesson for young men.
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More health care price changes could be on the way in NC for state employees
The leaders of the State Health Plan met on Tuesday to debate whether to raise costs for North Carolina state employees who use certain health care providers.
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Berger files election protests as recount begins in NC Senate race
State Sen. Phil Berger trails Rockingham Sheriff Sam Page by about two dozen votes in the Republican primary for the Senate leader’s Triad-area seat. He wants elections officials to count again. He has also filed several protests to elections officials.
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1-on-1: Bernie Sanders Talks corporate influence, affordable housing & addiction in Durham, NC
Bernie Sanders sits down with Will Doran to discuss the urgent issues facing America today.
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Appeals court upholds ruling preventing NIH from cutting millions from NC
21 other states joined the State Department of Justice in suing the Trump Administration to block the cuts from taking effect.
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'The Governor': State political leaders react to passing of former Governor Jim Hunt
Hunt, who redefined the governor’s office in North Carolina and was a champion for public education, was 88.
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Wake County Republicans wiped out in 2025 elections as Democrats strengthen in suburbs
Just 1 of the 22 candidates endorsed by the Wake County Republican Party won in the 2025 elections, as Democrats broke modern records for voter turnout and ousted GOP mayors in multiple Raleigh suburbs.
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Voter lookup page on State Board of Elections website restored after outage
When searching for voter records, an error appears with a message saying “The web function you were interacting with has encountered an error,” with a message saying to send an email to the SBOE’s help page.
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Legal challenges expected after new congressional maps approved
GOP leaders have been clear why they're fighting for new maps. Democrats say the maps are unfair and unlawful. At least one lawsuit is expected to surface.
