Bryan Anderson
@bryanranderson.bsky.social
Freelance Journalist covering North Carolina politics and creator of Anderson Alerts Substack, aka “Buzzkill Bryan.” https://andersonalerts.substack.com/subscribe
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This story isn't to say that number of bills passed can be equated to success. Indeed, many folks may see more government intervention as a sign of concern rather than progress. But it does show just how historically unproductive the past 10 months have been. #ncpol
October 28, 2025 at 12:19 PM
This story isn't to say that number of bills passed can be equated to success. Indeed, many folks may see more government intervention as a sign of concern rather than progress. But it does show just how historically unproductive the past 10 months have been. #ncpol
BREAKING: Kirk has died President Trump announces.
September 10, 2025 at 8:46 PM
BREAKING: Kirk has died President Trump announces.
Here's the resignation letter for those curious. In it, Yokeley writes, "I remain prayerfully confident that I will be exonerated of all accusations levied against me." #ncpol
August 28, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Here's the resignation letter for those curious. In it, Yokeley writes, "I remain prayerfully confident that I will be exonerated of all accusations levied against me." #ncpol
Per NCSBE data request, here's the form that's about to go out to 82,737 NC voters who need to update their registration in order to avoid having to cast a provisional ballot. #ncpol
List of voters here (shrinks daily; this is as of 8/14)
--> docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
List of voters here (shrinks daily; this is as of 8/14)
--> docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
August 18, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Per NCSBE data request, here's the form that's about to go out to 82,737 NC voters who need to update their registration in order to avoid having to cast a provisional ballot. #ncpol
List of voters here (shrinks daily; this is as of 8/14)
--> docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
List of voters here (shrinks daily; this is as of 8/14)
--> docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
NEWS: An NC Court of Appeals ruling makes it easier for unaffiliated candidates to get on ballot. A 2022 Orange Co. commission candidate needed 4% of all county voters to sign petition to get on ballot. Judges say it should've been 4% of *district* voters; not full county. #ncpol
August 6, 2025 at 2:58 PM
NEWS: An NC Court of Appeals ruling makes it easier for unaffiliated candidates to get on ballot. A 2022 Orange Co. commission candidate needed 4% of all county voters to sign petition to get on ballot. Judges say it should've been 4% of *district* voters; not full county. #ncpol
In 24 hours, WRAL has repeatedly given its audience the false impression that they reported something wholly on their own. Their "reporting" on Cooper followed Axios by hours. Their "reporting" on Whatley followed Politico by hours. Their "reporting" on UNC settlement followed N&O by hours. #ncpol
July 24, 2025 at 3:04 PM
In 24 hours, WRAL has repeatedly given its audience the false impression that they reported something wholly on their own. Their "reporting" on Cooper followed Axios by hours. Their "reporting" on Whatley followed Politico by hours. Their "reporting" on UNC settlement followed N&O by hours. #ncpol
NEWS: RNC Chairman Michael Whatley will run for U.S. Senate, can confirm from multiple people familiar with the matter. Whatley has considered this for months. Announcement and Trump endorsement is forthcoming. First reported by Politico, story coming for Anderson Alerts. #ncpol
July 24, 2025 at 2:09 PM
NEWS: RNC Chairman Michael Whatley will run for U.S. Senate, can confirm from multiple people familiar with the matter. Whatley has considered this for months. Announcement and Trump endorsement is forthcoming. First reported by Politico, story coming for Anderson Alerts. #ncpol
STORY UPDATE: Per NCSBE data, the 103,270 impacted voters who will have to cast a provisional ballot if they don't update their registrations are disproportionately younger and unaffiliated. Republicans are the least likely to be impacted. #ncpol
July 17, 2025 at 9:08 PM
STORY UPDATE: Per NCSBE data, the 103,270 impacted voters who will have to cast a provisional ballot if they don't update their registrations are disproportionately younger and unaffiliated. Republicans are the least likely to be impacted. #ncpol
UPDATE: A couple dozen bills that weren't posted Friday have just now been presented, so 2025 is officially the second least productive session in terms of bill passage count, not the lowest. #ncpol
June 30, 2025 at 8:43 PM
UPDATE: A couple dozen bills that weren't posted Friday have just now been presented, so 2025 is officially the second least productive session in terms of bill passage count, not the lowest. #ncpol
No budget, no mini budget, no exempt positions for NCSBE, no agreement even on how to adjourn. Even disregarding the numbers, it’s awfully hard to argue the past six months have been productive in Raleigh. #ncpol
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June 27, 2025 at 3:35 PM
No budget, no mini budget, no exempt positions for NCSBE, no agreement even on how to adjourn. Even disregarding the numbers, it’s awfully hard to argue the past six months have been productive in Raleigh. #ncpol
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Story —> andersonalerts.substack.com/p/nc-2025-un...
Transparency/Conflict of Interest Note: There's one legislative race I will not be covering this year: Senate District 4. Why? I learned this week that my barber is running for the seat. While I won't be supporting any candidate, I do have one endorsement--> #ncpol
June 27, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Transparency/Conflict of Interest Note: There's one legislative race I will not be covering this year: Senate District 4. Why? I learned this week that my barber is running for the seat. While I won't be supporting any candidate, I do have one endorsement--> #ncpol
We have an adjournment resolution. North Carolina lawmakers would return for possible votes on July 29-31, Aug. 25-28, Sept. 23-25, Oct. 7, Oct. 28-30, and Nov. 5. #ncpol
June 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
We have an adjournment resolution. North Carolina lawmakers would return for possible votes on July 29-31, Aug. 25-28, Sept. 23-25, Oct. 7, Oct. 28-30, and Nov. 5. #ncpol
In case there wasn't enough mess in #ncleg, here's how even a few dozen pages for a "mini budget" is becoming out of reach.
The House's top budget writer says the Senate violated terms of a deal. Senate's top negotiator says House has gone AWOL and isn't communicating. #ncpol
The House's top budget writer says the Senate violated terms of a deal. Senate's top negotiator says House has gone AWOL and isn't communicating. #ncpol
June 25, 2025 at 3:08 AM
NEWS: North Carolina elections officials weighing a plan to address 194,000 voters lacking a driver's license or last four digits of their Social Security number. 98K of these voters would have to cast provisional ballots going forward. 96K are good to vote as normal. #ncpol
June 24, 2025 at 3:05 PM
NEWS: North Carolina elections officials weighing a plan to address 194,000 voters lacking a driver's license or last four digits of their Social Security number. 98K of these voters would have to cast provisional ballots going forward. 96K are good to vote as normal. #ncpol
In party-line vote, the North Carolina State Board of Elections votes to recognize the Green Party. Democrats questioned Jill Stein's party affiliation in a number of states. Republicans held that Stein met threshold needed for Green Party to have ballot access. #ncpol
June 19, 2025 at 6:12 PM
In party-line vote, the North Carolina State Board of Elections votes to recognize the Green Party. Democrats questioned Jill Stein's party affiliation in a number of states. Republicans held that Stein met threshold needed for Green Party to have ballot access. #ncpol
NCGOP now calling for Rep. Julie von Haefen to resign. Chairman Jason Simmons: "The posts Rep. von Haefen shared do not show the judgement or temperament of someone to hold public office. For the good of her constituents to have effective representation, she should resign." #ncpol
June 16, 2025 at 3:57 PM
NCGOP now calling for Rep. Julie von Haefen to resign. Chairman Jason Simmons: "The posts Rep. von Haefen shared do not show the judgement or temperament of someone to hold public office. For the good of her constituents to have effective representation, she should resign." #ncpol
NC's budget now officially goes to conference. Who woulda thunk the Senate didn't love the House's changes? Interesting enough, though, nine Senate Dems backed the House version of the budget, including Senate Dem leader Sydney Batch. #ncpol
June 3, 2025 at 9:19 PM
NC's budget now officially goes to conference. Who woulda thunk the Senate didn't love the House's changes? Interesting enough, though, nine Senate Dems backed the House version of the budget, including Senate Dem leader Sydney Batch. #ncpol
1/3: The night the NC Supreme Court order dropped, I combed through my spreadsheet & nearly threw up after discovering wrongly labeled never residents were going to have their votes tossed. I called my editor, Kate Sheappard, the next morning to let her know I was on my way to Greensboro... #ncpol
June 3, 2025 at 6:54 PM
1/3: The night the NC Supreme Court order dropped, I combed through my spreadsheet & nearly threw up after discovering wrongly labeled never residents were going to have their votes tossed. I called my editor, Kate Sheappard, the next morning to let her know I was on my way to Greensboro... #ncpol
Sat down with Sam Hayes, the new NCSBE new executive director, for nearly 2 hours last week. And he had lots to say. #ncpol
Some highlights:
-Fully backs Trump admin voter roll lawsuit
-Will ask Boliek for thorough audit
-Will review wrongly labeled "never residents"
-Hired Brian LiVecchi as COS
Some highlights:
-Fully backs Trump admin voter roll lawsuit
-Will ask Boliek for thorough audit
-Will review wrongly labeled "never residents"
-Hired Brian LiVecchi as COS
June 3, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Sat down with Sam Hayes, the new NCSBE new executive director, for nearly 2 hours last week. And he had lots to say. #ncpol
Some highlights:
-Fully backs Trump admin voter roll lawsuit
-Will ask Boliek for thorough audit
-Will review wrongly labeled "never residents"
-Hired Brian LiVecchi as COS
Some highlights:
-Fully backs Trump admin voter roll lawsuit
-Will ask Boliek for thorough audit
-Will review wrongly labeled "never residents"
-Hired Brian LiVecchi as COS
52% of North Carolinians have a REAL ID, per DMV Commissioner Paul Tine. He adds, "Not everybody needs one. If you're not going to fly & you're not going to go into a federal building, you do not need one today. Your ID works great." Passports also work to enter fed sites. #ncpol
May 30, 2025 at 3:34 PM
52% of North Carolinians have a REAL ID, per DMV Commissioner Paul Tine. He adds, "Not everybody needs one. If you're not going to fly & you're not going to go into a federal building, you do not need one today. Your ID works great." Passports also work to enter fed sites. #ncpol
Nonpartisan budget analysts now project further revenue shortfalls, largely due to lower than expected corporate income tax revenue & future tax cuts. Updated numbers show NC generating $620 million less over the coming two years and change than February estimates. #ncpol
May 28, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Nonpartisan budget analysts now project further revenue shortfalls, largely due to lower than expected corporate income tax revenue & future tax cuts. Updated numbers show NC generating $620 million less over the coming two years and change than February estimates. #ncpol
JUST IN: Trump admin sues NC State Board of Elections, asks fed court to give NCSBE 30 days to develop a plan to notify voters lacking a driver's license number or last four digits of their SSN on a voter registration database. NCSBE would then need to update voter rolls. #ncpol
May 27, 2025 at 9:07 PM
JUST IN: Trump admin sues NC State Board of Elections, asks fed court to give NCSBE 30 days to develop a plan to notify voters lacking a driver's license number or last four digits of their SSN on a voter registration database. NCSBE would then need to update voter rolls. #ncpol