North Carolina Politics

‘The right to vote is not absolute’: GOP bid to steal North Carolina Supreme Court election heard by Court of Appeals Democracy Docket00:04North Carolina Republicans US Politics

ICYMI: News & observer: NC GOP chair admits republicans are attempting to throw out ballots of voters who “Did nothing… Democrats.org21:51North Carolina Republicans US Politics

Pause and effect: Threat of Trump funding freeze is making the future tense for North Carolina nonprofits Carolina Public Press13:00Press Freedom North Carolina Global Issues

As Griffin case drags on, some NC voters can’t help but feel ‘targeted’ Carolina Public Press22:30Press Freedom North Carolina Global Issues

Under the Dome: Why Petey Pablo and Ric Flair are showing up in NC bills News & Observer, North Carolina09:09Under the Dome North Carolina

Under the Dome: What is President Donald Trump doing and how does that affect NC? News & Observer, North Carolina09:03Under the Dome North Carolina

FEMA helped more than 150K in NC after Helene damaged homes, but some feel ignored News & Observer, North Carolina10:02FEMA North Carolina

Sessions announces hearing on FEMA reform opportunities, recovery efforts in North Carolina House Committee on Oversight and Reform19:54FEMA North Carolina

NC bill overhauls high school math graduation requirements. See what could change. News & Observer, North Carolina19:16North Carolina North Carolina Schools

Republicans pushing new ‘bathroom bill’ for North Carolina WITN19:58North Carolina Republicans LGBTQ+

NC Republicans push new ‘bathroom bill’ years after boycotts over similar legislation WECT19:47North Carolina Republicans LGBTQ+

We dreamed of a future in public health in NC. Trump’s funding cuts threaten that | Opinion The Charlotte Observer13:27North Carolina North Carolina Business

Hundreds show up for self-described 'empty chair' town hall for Tillis ABC11 / WTVD-TV03:40Thom Tillis North Carolina Senate North Carolina

OPINION: A letter to North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis Cardinal & Pine20:31Thom Tillis North Carolina Senate North Carolina

Small businesses weigh in on North Carolina's new 'bathroom bill' ABC11 / WTVD-TV22:00Raleigh North Carolina Business North Carolina

NC Republican lawmakers resurface controversial 'bathroom bill' ABC11 / WTVD-TV20:44Raleigh North Carolina Business North Carolina

Pickleball and plastic silverware: What are NC Democrats doing? | Opinion The Charlotte Observer09:05Republicans North Carolina US Democratic Party

Republicans are finally leading again on teacher pay in North Carolina | Opinion The Charlotte Observer10:15Republicans North Carolina US Democratic Party

Latest News

In the last half-hour

Should you be able to drive with Fido on your lap? These NC lawmakers don’t think so News & Observer, North Carolina22:13

In the last hour

Small businesses weigh in on North Carolina's new 'bathroom bill' ABC11 / WTVD-TV22:00

'Where's my First Amendment rights?' Republican wants quieter town halls The Raw Story21:56

In the last 4 hours

Canadian furniture maker is moving its operations to NC. Are Trump’s tariffs the reason? News & Observer, North Carolina18:54

In the last 8 hours

Bill would let NC schools start earlier in August. What about the tourism industry? News & Observer, North Carolina15:34

Blue lights flashing behind you? Here’s what Raleigh police say you need to know. News & Observer, North Carolina14:34

Earlier today

Should you delete your 23andMe data? NC attorney general says yes. Here’s why & how to do it News & Observer, North Carolina13:48

Pause and effect: Threat of Trump funding freeze is making the future tense for North Carolina nonprofits Carolina Public Press13:00

More NC RTI workers losing their jobs due to lack of funding ABC11 / WTVD-TV12:20

Charlotte city councilman resigning to take job in Trump administration WBTV11:41

Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell to deliver first State of the City address ABC11 / WTVD-TV11:29

Republicans want to bring Musk’s cost-cutting chaos to NC. No thanks. | Opinion The Charlotte Observer11:24

Another NC power grab? This time, Republicans are getting it right | Opinion The Charlotte Observer11:14

Under the Dome: Why Petey Pablo and Ric Flair are showing up in NC bills News & Observer, North Carolina09:09

Yesterday

Western NC housing nonprofit executive warns ‘lives will be lost’ to DOGE weather service cuts Cardinal & Pine23:32 25-Mar-25

OPINION: NC-13’s veterans deserve answers from Congressman Brad Knott Cardinal & Pine23:32 25-Mar-25

NC House passes ban on cellphones in class. Will it reduce distractions in school? News & Observer, North Carolina22:09 25-Mar-25

A prominent NC Republican senator is leaving the General Assembly — and soon News & Observer, North Carolina21:11 25-Mar-25

NC Republican lawmakers resurface controversial 'bathroom bill' ABC11 / WTVD-TV20:44 25-Mar-25

Republicans pushing new ‘bathroom bill’ for North Carolina WITN19:58 25-Mar-25

NC Republicans push new ‘bathroom bill’ years after boycotts over similar legislation WECT19:47 25-Mar-25

Pickleball and plastic silverware: What are NC Democrats doing? | Opinion The Charlotte Observer09:05 25-Mar-25

In the last 7 days

Purple reign: NC’s history of split-ticket voting is ‘democracy working’ Carolina Public Press13:01 24-Mar-25

N.C. Court on Compensation for (Apparently Unauthorized) Forced Vaccination by School Reason12:50 24-Mar-25

Proposal allows NC sheriffs to put deputies to work before training, but with limits News & Observer, North Carolina09:33 24-Mar-25

North Carolina family can sue over Covid-19 vaccine administered without consent, court rules Fox News09:22 24-Mar-25

Under the Dome: What is President Donald Trump doing and how does that affect NC? News & Observer, North Carolina09:03 24-Mar-25

‘Fight like hell’: Postal workers rally again, continue push back on privatization talk News & Observer, North Carolina21:20 23-Mar-25

Trump slams ‘Radical Left Lunatics’ at North Carolina town hall, praises Rep. Chuck Edwards Shore News Network19:53 23-Mar-25

Trump Claims 'Radical Left Lunatics' Who Were 'Largely Paid Agitators' Ruined North Carolina Republican Congressman's… Latin Times18:29 23-Mar-25

Wildfires in the Carolinas prompt evacuations, emergency declarations CBS News14:19 23-Mar-25

Louisiana v. Callais and the Racial Gerrymandering Doctrine Election Law (Weblog)18:58 22-Mar-25

Hundreds show up for self-described 'empty chair' town hall for Tillis ABC11 / WTVD-TV03:40 22-Mar-25

‘The Right to Vote Is Not Absolute’: GOP Bid to Steal North Carolina Supreme Court Election Heard by Court of Appeals Democracy Docket00:04 22-Mar-25

North Carolina Justices Say Family Can Sue Over Unwanted COVID-19 Shot HuffPost (US)22:43 21-Mar-25

As Griffin case drags on, some NC voters can’t help but feel ‘targeted’ Carolina Public Press22:30 21-Mar-25

Op-Ed: I’ve voted in 15 elections in NC, but Jefferson Griffin wants to throw my vote out Cardinal & Pine21:58 21-Mar-25

ICYMI: News & Observer: NC GOP Chair Admits Republicans Are Attempting to Throw Out Ballots of Voters Who “Did Nothing… Democrats.org21:51 21-Mar-25

GOP challenge of 65K ballots goes before NC Court of Appeals News & Observer, North Carolina19:38 21-Mar-25

President Trump cuts program supporting NC Museums and Libraries WECT17:36 21-Mar-25

Under the Dome: NC officials respond to Trump’s call to dismantle Education Department The Charlotte Observer09:02 21-Mar-25

Jefferson Griffin’s effort to overturn his election loss threatens judicial integrity, more than 200 NC judges and… Cardinal & Pine21:31 20-Mar-25

NC Justice Alison Riggs Opponent Still Won't Concede — Four Months Later The Bulwark20:11 20-Mar-25

Rep. Murphy to Newsmax: Education Is Best Done at Local Level NewsMax16:59 20-Mar-25

Three Judges Could Save — or Destroy — North Carolina’s Democracy Democracy Docket16:22 20-Mar-25

We dreamed of a future in public health in NC. Trump’s funding cuts threaten that | Opinion The Charlotte Observer13:27 20-Mar-25

Watch the full interview: NC GOP chair defends challenge of 65,000 votes in Supreme Court election News & Observer, North Carolina12:35 20-Mar-25

FEMA helped more than 150K in NC after Helene damaged homes, but some feel ignored News & Observer, North Carolina10:02 20-Mar-25

Under the Dome: Should NC require labels for lab-grown meat? News & Observer, North Carolina09:31 20-Mar-25

Interview: NC GOP chair defends challenge of 65,000 votes in Supreme Court election News & Observer, North Carolina09:01 20-Mar-25

Beyond birth: The missing postpartum care putting North Carolina mothers at risk Cardinal & Pine00:15 20-Mar-25

NC Legal Community: ‘Tens of Thousands of Voters Will Lose Their Voice’ If GOP’s Supreme Court Lawsuit Succeeds Democracy Docket23:25 19-Mar-25

NC lawmakers approve additional $528M for Hurricane Helene recovery ABC11 / WTVD-TV21:56 19-Mar-25

3 panel judge to hear arguments in NC Supreme Court challenge ABC11 / WTVD-TV20:24 19-Mar-25

Sessions Announces Hearing on FEMA Reform Opportunities, Recovery Efforts in North Carolina House Committee on Oversight and Reform19:54 19-Mar-25

Watch: NC GOP chair defends challenge of 65,000 votes in Supreme Court election News & Observer, North Carolina19:36 19-Mar-25

How Wake County is making it easier to find out if you have a sexually transmitted disease News & Observer, North Carolina19:02 19-Mar-25

NC man convicted of helping lead first Jan. 6 Capitol attack will speak at GOP event News & Observer, North Carolina16:59 19-Mar-25

Wake County mayors worried about federal money for bus projects, local post offices News & Observer, North Carolina16:45 19-Mar-25

Western NC food banks, pantries in Helene-ravaged communities see federal funding cuts News & Observer, North Carolina16:04 19-Mar-25

Democrats Are Putting Pressure On Roy Cooper to Run For Senate in North Carolina NOTUS14:09 19-Mar-25

NC500 campervan payment scheme falling far short of target, figures show The National, Scotland13:21 19-Mar-25

NC lawmakers to introduce vaping legislation ABC11 / WTVD-TV12:36 19-Mar-25

Governor Josh Stein to reveal budget proposal ABC11 / WTVD-TV11:25 19-Mar-25

Food banks, pantries in Helene-ravaged Western NC brace for federal funding cut impacts News & Observer, North Carolina09:06 19-Mar-25

‘I really want to go home’: Months after Helene hit, NC families struggle with housing News & Observer, North Carolina09:06 19-Mar-25

In the last month

NC House passes bill again that would alert police officer if a driver has autism News & Observer, North Carolina22:24 18-Mar-25

Vet escorted after ranting at NC Republican at town hall speaks out The Independent20:36 18-Mar-25

82-year-old arrested after DNA pegs him as suspect in 1979 cold case CBS News19:25 18-Mar-25

He was NC State’s first Black student body president. Now, he’ll serve as chancellor. News & Observer, North Carolina14:01 18-Mar-25

View: NI Chamber's partnership with North Carolina marks one year of collaboration and growth News Letter11:32 18-Mar-25

After nearly 30 years on death row, he’s fighting for NC to give him a basic education News & Observer, North Carolina09:07 18-Mar-25

Trump wants to undo offshore drilling protections for NC. We’ll see him in court. | Opinion The Charlotte Observer09:03 18-Mar-25

ECU students hold march to protest Trump’s anti-Dei campaign WITN23:02 17-Mar-25

North Carolina primed for showdown over Dem AG’s ability to sue Trump Fox News20:10 17-Mar-25

NC bill overhauls high school math graduation requirements. See what could change. News & Observer, North Carolina19:16 17-Mar-25

Dei, Doge, Immigration: The key issues facing the NC General Assembly News & Observer, North Carolina16:35 17-Mar-25

NC farmer adjusts to challenges after USDA cuts that impacts food banks, schools: ‘In disbelief’ News & Observer, North Carolina15:29 17-Mar-25

March Madness men's basketball tournament bracket set CBS News01:25 17-Mar-25

NC high court election case heads to three-judge panel, 2 Republicans and 1 Democrat Rock Hill Herald17:00 15-Mar-25

GOP Rep. Edwards Endures Lively Town Hall as Constituents Fume NewsMax16:39 15-Mar-25

“A still-unresolved North Carolina court election is back before judges next week” Election Law (Weblog)15:56 15-Mar-25

There’s a tell in NC Rep advising Republican colleagues to avoid in-person town halls | Opinion The Charlotte Observer12:00 15-Mar-25

NC Republicans may be getting too comfortable with their success | Opinion The Charlotte Observer10:07 15-Mar-25

When the Government Puts Wolves in Your Backyard Reason10:05 15-Mar-25

A GOP-Majority Appeals Court Panel Will Hear North Carolina Supreme Court Challenge Democracy Docket22:09 14-Mar-25

North Carolina GOP town hall turns heated as self-described veteran escorted out by security Fox News17:35 14-Mar-25

Soaring costs put Raleigh’s Six Forks Road improvements way over budget News & Observer, North Carolina16:24 14-Mar-25

North Carolina congressman booed at town hall ABC11 / WTVD-TV15:53 14-Mar-25

WATCH: Angry Constituents Hound North Carolina Lawmaker For Direct Responses to Trump Admin's Controversial Orders Latin Times14:42 14-Mar-25

Moment North Carolina Republican ruthlessly tormented by voters incensed by Elon Musk as town… MailOnline14:07 14-Mar-25

Civil rights lawyers to speak after man killed in suspicious car crash in Raleigh News & Observer, North Carolina12:21 14-Mar-25

North Carolina town hall erupts in boos as congressman escorted from mad constituents ABC News12:09 14-Mar-25

Under the Dome: How long it takes North Carolina to hire a state employee News & Observer, North Carolina09:35 14-Mar-25

Thousands of affluent students now benefit from NC private school voucher expansion News & Observer, North Carolina09:35 14-Mar-25

NC Republican senators propose partial repeal of carbon requirements DevX.com07:33 14-Mar-25

Watch: North Carolina town hall sees heated exchange between crowd and Rep. Chuck Edward over… The Times of India04:54 14-Mar-25

North Carolina GOP town hall gets rowdy as attendees hurl scathing questions on Trump MailOnline02:22 14-Mar-25

Gov. Stein calls for Fentanyl Control Unit, gets support from families ABC11 / WTVD-TV00:37 14-Mar-25

Hear the death threats Republican senator received about Trump Fox News22:27 13-Mar-25

Threat of 200% tariff leading some to stockpile foreign wine, alcohol ABC11 / WTVD-TV21:44 13-Mar-25

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein’s ‘State of the State’: Faster Helene relief, better teacher pay Cardinal & Pine21:44 13-Mar-25

That text message asking you to pay a North Carolina highway toll? Ignore it. Here’s why. News & Observer, North Carolina20:30 13-Mar-25

Hear some of the death threats received by NC Sen. Thom Tillis News & Observer, North Carolina17:58 13-Mar-25

NC Republicans want to shield Trump at the cost of our state Constitution | Opinion The Charlotte Observer14:21 13-Mar-25

Representative Chuck Edwards Town Hall in Asheville, North Carolina C-Span (Video)13:00 13-Mar-25

Democrats push for NC legislative transparency reforms. Will GOP leaders support them? The Charlotte Observer09:32 13-Mar-25

'Gabe Torres Act' honoring fallen Rpd officer advances in legislature ABC11 / WTVD-TV02:24 13-Mar-25

North Carolina Senate advances bill to restrain power of attorney general against Trump Washington Examiner23:11 12-Mar-25

Dems organize Raleigh rally against Doge, Ncgop labels it a 'stunt' ABC11 / WTVD-TV23:10 12-Mar-25

Critics raise concerns of Senate bill that would ban Dei in NC schools ABC11 / WTVD-TV23:10 12-Mar-25

Liberal North Carolina city's Dei plan for hurricane relief shut down by HUD secretary Fox News22:03 12-Mar-25

NC House leader on transparency measures News & Observer, North Carolina21:23 12-Mar-25

NC Medicaid recipients say Republicans’ proposed cuts will ‘doom’ them to ‘early deaths’ Cardinal & Pine21:18 12-Mar-25

Doge’s critics rally in Raleigh to protest ‘craziness’ in DC News & Observer, North Carolina20:47 12-Mar-25

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Latest politics news in North Carolina including updates on local, state and federal legislature, abortion, climate change, voting rights, and more.

North Carolina is considered a swing state. In the federal government, North Carolina is represented by two U.S. Senators and fourteen U.S. Representatives. Both Senators Ted Budd and Thom Tillis are Republican. Of the fourteen Representatives, seven are Republicans and seven are Democrats. North Carolina has a Democrat governor, Roy Cooper, who was reelected in 2022. The state legislature is also controlled by the Republicans, who have majorities in both chambers.

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