Bryan Anderson
@bryanranderson.bsky.social
NC Politics Reporter for The Assembly, #AndersonAlerts creator, aka "Buzzkill Bryan." Tips? Inquiries? Email: bryan@theassemblync.com
NC Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has just sent President Trump a letter amid push before holidays for Greg Lindberg to receive pardon. "A well-financed and aggressive public relations campaign advocating for clemency should not be mistaken for evidence of injustice." #ncpol
December 23, 2025 at 6:42 PM
NC Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has just sent President Trump a letter amid push before holidays for Greg Lindberg to receive pardon. "A well-financed and aggressive public relations campaign advocating for clemency should not be mistaken for evidence of injustice." #ncpol
Digging through candidate filings, 29% of Republican state lawmakers running for reelection will have a contested March 3 primary (27/92). For Democratic incumbents, just 15% have a contested primary (10/68). #ncpol
December 20, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Digging through candidate filings, 29% of Republican state lawmakers running for reelection will have a contested March 3 primary (27/92). For Democratic incumbents, just 15% have a contested primary (10/68). #ncpol
Republicans Laurie Buckhout and Bobby Hanig aren't exactly best friends right now. In separate interviews on Friday, Buckhout said Hanig told her he wished he wouldn't have run & she felt sorry for him. Hanig raised concerns over Buckhout's health. #ncpol #NC01
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Republicans Butt Heads in the 1st Congressional District
Laurie Buckhout and Bobby Hanig are jostling for positioning in an increasingly contentious North Carolina primary.
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December 19, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Republicans Laurie Buckhout and Bobby Hanig aren't exactly best friends right now. In separate interviews on Friday, Buckhout said Hanig told her he wished he wouldn't have run & she felt sorry for him. Hanig raised concerns over Buckhout's health. #ncpol #NC01
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NCSBE update is in. This should be the final candidate list--> #ncpol
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2026 Primary Election Candidate List
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December 19, 2025 at 9:05 PM
NCSBE update is in. This should be the final candidate list--> #ncpol
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Went on @wunc.org w/ Claudia Rivera, @raleighreporter.bsky.social, @dawnbvaughan.bsky.social, Danielle Battaglia to recap past year in #ncpol. So much news unfolded that we didn't have time to get into the fact 2025 seeing multiple NC lawmakers arrested.
Year in Review-> www.wunc.org/show/due-sou...
Year in Review-> www.wunc.org/show/due-sou...
NC News Roundup year in review: what happened (and what didn't) in North Carolina news
On this week’s North Carolina News Roundup, we widen our lens to talk about some of the biggest stories of the year: Lumbee recognition, immigration raids, the NC Supreme Court race, redistricting, Ch...
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December 19, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Went on @wunc.org w/ Claudia Rivera, @raleighreporter.bsky.social, @dawnbvaughan.bsky.social, Danielle Battaglia to recap past year in #ncpol. So much news unfolded that we didn't have time to get into the fact 2025 seeing multiple NC lawmakers arrested.
Year in Review-> www.wunc.org/show/due-sou...
Year in Review-> www.wunc.org/show/due-sou...
With drama from the 2024 Supreme Court election and a contentious round of congressional redistricting this year, these four statewide judicial races will likely have sizable investments from state parties and partisan advocacy groups. #ncpol
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Who’s Running: State Courts
With four statewide judicial seats up for grabs in 2026, candidates for Court of Appeals will appear on primary ballots in March.
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December 19, 2025 at 7:16 PM
With drama from the 2024 Supreme Court election and a contentious round of congressional redistricting this year, these four statewide judicial races will likely have sizable investments from state parties and partisan advocacy groups. #ncpol
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indyweek.com/news/whos-ru...
Democratic Rep. Bryan Cohn is officially the only member of his party not seeking reelection this cycle. He has just announced he won't run, saying in a statement, "I need to refocus my time and energy on my family and on growing my small business here at home." #ncpol
December 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Democratic Rep. Bryan Cohn is officially the only member of his party not seeking reelection this cycle. He has just announced he won't run, saying in a statement, "I need to refocus my time and energy on my family and on growing my small business here at home." #ncpol
Selection for 2025 POST OF THE YEAR: Davis Alston, the son of Rep. Vernetta Alston who failed to find a budget this fall, despite his best scavenging attempts around the Capitol. Rumor has it Davis is still looking for that budget… #ncpol
December 19, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Selection for 2025 POST OF THE YEAR: Davis Alston, the son of Rep. Vernetta Alston who failed to find a budget this fall, despite his best scavenging attempts around the Capitol. Rumor has it Davis is still looking for that budget… #ncpol
December 18, 2025 at 9:50 PM
BREAKING: Former NC superintendent candidate Michele Morrow is running for U.S. Senate, where she'll square off against former NCGOP Chairman Michael Whatley. #ncpol
December 18, 2025 at 4:12 PM
BREAKING: Former NC superintendent candidate Michele Morrow is running for U.S. Senate, where she'll square off against former NCGOP Chairman Michael Whatley. #ncpol
NCSBE update is in. Here are the candidates who withdrew at the deadline:
-Austin Ayers (LIB) - #NC03
-Tim Guthrie (DEM), #HD33
Remainder of candidates here--> #ncpol docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
-Austin Ayers (LIB) - #NC03
-Tim Guthrie (DEM), #HD33
Remainder of candidates here--> #ncpol docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
2026 Primary Election Candidate List
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December 18, 2025 at 1:04 AM
NCSBE update is in. Here are the candidates who withdrew at the deadline:
-Austin Ayers (LIB) - #NC03
-Tim Guthrie (DEM), #HD33
Remainder of candidates here--> #ncpol docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
-Austin Ayers (LIB) - #NC03
-Tim Guthrie (DEM), #HD33
Remainder of candidates here--> #ncpol docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
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BREAKING: The U.S. Senate voted Wednesday to grant full federal recognition for the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, a moment 137 years in the making.
December 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM
BREAKING: The U.S. Senate voted Wednesday to grant full federal recognition for the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, a moment 137 years in the making.
The last remaining congressional incumbents filed their candidacy paperwork today. Here's the latest list of candidates--> #ncpol
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2026 Primary Election Candidate List
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December 15, 2025 at 6:18 PM
The last remaining congressional incumbents filed their candidacy paperwork today. Here's the latest list of candidates--> #ncpol
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The next three months could be the biggest test of Berger’s political career. I look at Trump's track record in NC and some of the behind the scenes drama that has unfolded the race against GOP challenger Sam Page. #ncpol
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Trump endorses Berger in contentious Senate primary. Is challenger Sam Page's fate sealed?
Trump's endorsement is the most sought-after development any Republican candidate could hope for. But the president's support is no guarantee of victory, and Page isn't backing away.
andersonalerts.substack.com
December 12, 2025 at 3:53 PM
The next three months could be the biggest test of Berger’s political career. I look at Trump's track record in NC and some of the behind the scenes drama that has unfolded the race against GOP challenger Sam Page. #ncpol
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Durham County Commissioner Nida Allam will primary U.S. Rep. Valerie Foushee. The two had a contentious primary back in 2022, where Foushee wound up winning by 9 percentage points. News via INDY Week. #ncpol
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INDY Week
Durham County commissioner Nida Allam will run against 4th Congressional District Representative Valerie Foushee in a near replay of the 2022 race.
indyweek.com
December 11, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Durham County Commissioner Nida Allam will primary U.S. Rep. Valerie Foushee. The two had a contentious primary back in 2022, where Foushee wound up winning by 9 percentage points. News via INDY Week. #ncpol
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indyweek.com/news/nida-al...
Republican Rep. Tricia Cotham faces a GOP primary challenge. The challenger, Kelly Van Horn, has been a registered voter since 2004 but never cast a ballot before in a Republican primary. #ncpol
December 9, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Republican Rep. Tricia Cotham faces a GOP primary challenge. The challenger, Kelly Van Horn, has been a registered voter since 2004 but never cast a ballot before in a Republican primary. #ncpol
BREAKING: Two ex-colleagues of DEM Rep. Michael Wray say Wray made racist remarks. Sen. Graig Meyer claims Wray told him, "Watch out for the blacks." Wray denies it. #ncpol
This comes amid primary battle b/w Wray & Rep. Rodney Pierce (who Meyer supports).
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This comes amid primary battle b/w Wray & Rep. Rodney Pierce (who Meyer supports).
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Two Democrats accuse 2026 primary candidate of racist remarks
Democratic state Sen. Graig Meyer says former state Rep. Michael Wray in 2014 told him to “watch out for the blacks.” Wray says it didn’t happen.
andersonalerts.substack.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:55 PM
BREAKING: Two ex-colleagues of DEM Rep. Michael Wray say Wray made racist remarks. Sen. Graig Meyer claims Wray told him, "Watch out for the blacks." Wray denies it. #ncpol
This comes amid primary battle b/w Wray & Rep. Rodney Pierce (who Meyer supports).
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This comes amid primary battle b/w Wray & Rep. Rodney Pierce (who Meyer supports).
andersonalerts.substack.com/p/wray-remar...
NC state Rep. Stephen Ross of Alamance County announced on Wednesday that he won't be running for reelection to the NC House. #ncpol
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State Rep. Stephen Ross won't run for reelection - alamancenews.com
State representative Stephen Ross, a Republican who has represented portions of Alamance County for 12 of the past 14 years, announced this morning that he will retire at the end […]
alamancenews.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:15 PM
NC state Rep. Stephen Ross of Alamance County announced on Wednesday that he won't be running for reelection to the NC House. #ncpol
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Have a running spreadsheet of all those running for Congress, General Assembly and statewide judicial contests. If you haven't filed yet and fit into any of these categories, feel free to msg me and get your photo taken at NC Fairgrounds. #ncpol
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2026 Primary Election Candidate List
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December 5, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Have a running spreadsheet of all those running for Congress, General Assembly and statewide judicial contests. If you haven't filed yet and fit into any of these categories, feel free to msg me and get your photo taken at NC Fairgrounds. #ncpol
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Public Transparency Note: Yesterday, my hair stylist, Jess Rivera, submitted her candidacy paperwork for NC Senate District 4. As such, I won't be covering this contest. I shared this publicly back in June, but re-upping now that candidate filing is official. #ncpol
December 3, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Public Transparency Note: Yesterday, my hair stylist, Jess Rivera, submitted her candidacy paperwork for NC Senate District 4. As such, I won't be covering this contest. I shared this publicly back in June, but re-upping now that candidate filing is official. #ncpol
Spoke with Court of Appeals Judge Toby Hampson, who was on a panel that moved to toss out ballots of NC voters who were falsely accused of never residing in the state. "We were just making assumptions about these voters based on their appearance on a list," Hampson said. #ncpol
December 2, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Spoke with Court of Appeals Judge Toby Hampson, who was on a panel that moved to toss out ballots of NC voters who were falsely accused of never residing in the state. "We were just making assumptions about these voters based on their appearance on a list," Hampson said. #ncpol