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Elections

N.C. House turnover by the numbers

The House principal clerk’s office recently released a list of the legislators who are either running unopposed for re-election or not seeking re-election to the House, as well as former lawmakers running to return to office.

By Ray Gronberg

March 22, 2022

Budd’s basketball gaffe draws fire

U.S. Rep. Ted Budd’s campaign has been facing some ridicule on Twitter for a fundraising email in which it said that “Duke, UNC and Wake Forest are preparing to make a run to the Final Four.”

By Ray Gronberg

March 17, 2022

DeViere’s ex-consultant now works for opponent

Months before Gov. Roy Cooper surprised many observers by endorsing Sen. Kirk deViere’s Democratic primary opponent, a consulting firm led by Cooper advisor Morgan Jackson dumped deViere as a client.

By Ray Gronberg

March 15, 2022

One more Senate primary to watch

Two incumbent Democrats are facing off in Senate District 4, which includes Wilson, Wayne and Greene counties. Veteran Sen. Toby Fitch, D-Wilson, is fending off a challenge from Rep. Raymond Smith, D-Wayne and a former school board member in Wayne County.

By Ray Gronberg

March 15, 2022

Top 10 N.C. Senate primaries to watch

Last week, we ranked the top 10 N.C. House primaries to watch as we rapidly approach the May 17 election date. Now it’s time to take a look at the Senate.

By Ray Gronberg

March 14, 2022

July 5 election possibility could pose problems

House Speaker Tim Moore said Tuesday that the legislature will consider law changes related to this year’s election that were requested by the State Board of Elections. He didn’t provide specifics, but the elections board released some email records that detail what they asked for.

By Ray Gronberg

March 9, 2022

Top 10 N.C. House primaries to watch

With many of the state’s new N.C. House districts skewing heavily Republican or heavily Democratic, odds are many districts’ winners will be determined in the May primary.

By Ray Gronberg

March 8, 2022

Lots of legislative incumbents running unopposed

While only a handful of the candidates have a legitimate shot at victory, 11 Democrats and 14 Republicans are running for U.S. Senate. Five of the congressional primaries will have at least eight candidates on the ballot for voters to choose from.

By Ray Gronberg

March 7, 2022

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