Sarah Michels
@sarahmichels.bsky.social
North Carolina elections/politics for Carolina Public Press ✍🏼 Unapologetic Swiftie 💄Not afraid to ask dumb questions.
How much will three-quarters of a billion dollars get you? In North Carolina, perhaps a U.S. Senate seat.
The 2026 elections are officially on: here's a look at the expensive race to replace outgoing Republican. U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis.
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The 2026 elections are officially on: here's a look at the expensive race to replace outgoing Republican. U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis.
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Get ready for most expensive Senate race ever
Contest to replace retiring US Sen. Thom Tillis in NC is predicted to draw more money than any Senate race in history.
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December 2, 2025 at 5:21 PM
How much will three-quarters of a billion dollars get you? In North Carolina, perhaps a U.S. Senate seat.
The 2026 elections are officially on: here's a look at the expensive race to replace outgoing Republican. U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis.
#ncpol
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The 2026 elections are officially on: here's a look at the expensive race to replace outgoing Republican. U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis.
#ncpol
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Wednesday in Winston-Salem, a panel of judges seemed skeptical about arguments against North Carolina’s newly redistricted Congressional map.
It’s very possible this case ends up at the Supreme Court alongside Texas’ case.
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It’s very possible this case ends up at the Supreme Court alongside Texas’ case.
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Federal judges appear skeptical of arguments against new NC congressional map
Three-judge panel promises to rule as soon as possible on challenge to new NC congressional map, with candidate filing set to start Dec. 1.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Wednesday in Winston-Salem, a panel of judges seemed skeptical about arguments against North Carolina’s newly redistricted Congressional map.
It’s very possible this case ends up at the Supreme Court alongside Texas’ case.
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It’s very possible this case ends up at the Supreme Court alongside Texas’ case.
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In a recent bill, the State Board of Elections got 7 hires exempt from a state law requiring hiring/firing decisions to be made without regard to politics.
Most of those positions have been filled. I looked at how we got here & the potential impact. #ncpol
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Most of those positions have been filled. I looked at how we got here & the potential impact. #ncpol
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Turnover in NC board of elections staff follows shift in control
Staff turnover at NC State Board of Elections since Republican state auditor gained control raises doubts about its nonpartisan mission.
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November 18, 2025 at 9:43 PM
In a recent bill, the State Board of Elections got 7 hires exempt from a state law requiring hiring/firing decisions to be made without regard to politics.
Most of those positions have been filled. I looked at how we got here & the potential impact. #ncpol
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Most of those positions have been filled. I looked at how we got here & the potential impact. #ncpol
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It wasn’t so much a blue wave as it was a blue mist permeating North Carolina’s municipal elections.
In some ways, NCians followed the national Democratic tide. But in a political world with very little left to nationalize, some elections remained local.
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In some ways, NCians followed the national Democratic tide. But in a political world with very little left to nationalize, some elections remained local.
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Should we read signs of a blue wave into NC elections?
Registered Democrats did well in 2025 NC municipal elections. But whether that constitutes a blue wave or predicts one in 2026 is unclear.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:40 PM
It wasn’t so much a blue wave as it was a blue mist permeating North Carolina’s municipal elections.
In some ways, NCians followed the national Democratic tide. But in a political world with very little left to nationalize, some elections remained local.
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In some ways, NCians followed the national Democratic tide. But in a political world with very little left to nationalize, some elections remained local.
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Last week, North Carolina Republicans passed a new Congressional map, designed to give their party an additional seat in the U.S. House.
Now, the courts will decide whether those maps can remain in place. I looked at what may happen next.
#ncpol
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Now, the courts will decide whether those maps can remain in place. I looked at what may happen next.
#ncpol
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Will courts stop new NC congressional map?
NC Republican legislators have added one more likely GOP congressional district. But map could face court challenges over racial makeup.
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October 27, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Last week, North Carolina Republicans passed a new Congressional map, designed to give their party an additional seat in the U.S. House.
Now, the courts will decide whether those maps can remain in place. I looked at what may happen next.
#ncpol
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Now, the courts will decide whether those maps can remain in place. I looked at what may happen next.
#ncpol
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It may be a good time to revisit this story I wrote 2 weeks ago on the potential for mid-decade redistricting in North Carolina.
While any redistricting attempt is certain to end up in litigation, a recent court decision may make the path easier.
#ncpol
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While any redistricting attempt is certain to end up in litigation, a recent court decision may make the path easier.
#ncpol
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Appetite for even more gerrymandered district maps surfaces in NC
NC court decision on challenge to legislative district maps could encourage lawmakers to squeeze out one more GOP-favorable US House seat.
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October 15, 2025 at 4:20 PM
It may be a good time to revisit this story I wrote 2 weeks ago on the potential for mid-decade redistricting in North Carolina.
While any redistricting attempt is certain to end up in litigation, a recent court decision may make the path easier.
#ncpol
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While any redistricting attempt is certain to end up in litigation, a recent court decision may make the path easier.
#ncpol
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Democratic State Rep. Cecil Brockman is living on borrowed time. The Guilford Cty rep was charged w/ statutory rape & taking indecent liberties w/ a 15-year-old.
Two options are likely: He resigns, or the House launches an ethics investigation to expel him.
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Two options are likely: He resigns, or the House launches an ethics investigation to expel him.
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With swing Democrat's seat in trouble over criminal charges, what's next for NC House?
NC Rep. Cecil Brockman, D-Guilford, faces criminal charges over statutory rape allegations. What if he resigns? What if he doesn't?
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October 14, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Democratic State Rep. Cecil Brockman is living on borrowed time. The Guilford Cty rep was charged w/ statutory rape & taking indecent liberties w/ a 15-year-old.
Two options are likely: He resigns, or the House launches an ethics investigation to expel him.
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Two options are likely: He resigns, or the House launches an ethics investigation to expel him.
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While NC is an unlikely target for mid-decade redistricting before the 2026 elections, the state’s redistricting battles helped set the blatant partisan gerrymandering in motion.
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Will national gerrymandering frenzy involve NC?
While NC is an unlikely target for more gerrymandering before the 2026 elections, the state's redistricting battles helped set it in motion.
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September 17, 2025 at 10:43 PM
While NC is an unlikely target for mid-decade redistricting before the 2026 elections, the state’s redistricting battles helped set the blatant partisan gerrymandering in motion.
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If you hadn't heard, one vote matters.
Yesterday's municipal elections mostly fell along predictable lines, but there were a few surprises (see Charlotte City Council) and one race that may be decided by one vote.
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Yesterday's municipal elections mostly fell along predictable lines, but there were a few surprises (see Charlotte City Council) and one race that may be decided by one vote.
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Upsets, nail-biters and some blowouts. Low turnout prevails in NC municipal primaries.
Election night returns show range of results, but low turnout in municipal primary elections in Charlotte, Sanford, Rural Hall, Tobaccoville.
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September 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM
If you hadn't heard, one vote matters.
Yesterday's municipal elections mostly fell along predictable lines, but there were a few surprises (see Charlotte City Council) and one race that may be decided by one vote.
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Yesterday's municipal elections mostly fell along predictable lines, but there were a few surprises (see Charlotte City Council) and one race that may be decided by one vote.
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There's a new caucus in town: the NC Progressive House Caucus, a part of the broader NC House Democrats.
The now 11-member PHC won't be passing bills anytime soon, but they are looking to have an impact on the 2026 elections through fundraising.
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The now 11-member PHC won't be passing bills anytime soon, but they are looking to have an impact on the 2026 elections through fundraising.
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New NC Progressive House Caucus sets aggressive uncompromising agenda
In a purple state, progressive members of NC House wanted own caucus to promote an agenda more strident than the overall Democratic Party's.
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September 10, 2025 at 1:59 PM
There's a new caucus in town: the NC Progressive House Caucus, a part of the broader NC House Democrats.
The now 11-member PHC won't be passing bills anytime soon, but they are looking to have an impact on the 2026 elections through fundraising.
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The now 11-member PHC won't be passing bills anytime soon, but they are looking to have an impact on the 2026 elections through fundraising.
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ICYMI: North Carolina received a DHS offer to provide its voter roll to the feds to root out non-citizens from the electorate. The NC State Board deferred its vote on it.
While participation may be a politically popular idea, the devil's in the details.
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While participation may be a politically popular idea, the devil's in the details.
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NC elections board passes on deal to share voter rolls with feds. For now.
Very few noncitizens have ever been caught trying to vote in NC. State election board passes on DHS program to weed them out.
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September 3, 2025 at 5:56 PM
ICYMI: North Carolina received a DHS offer to provide its voter roll to the feds to root out non-citizens from the electorate. The NC State Board deferred its vote on it.
While participation may be a politically popular idea, the devil's in the details.
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While participation may be a politically popular idea, the devil's in the details.
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If you didn't know, there are elections next week, including the mayor & city council primaries in Charlotte. In the largely Democratic city, the primaries are generally decisive.
Here's a big picture view of what's at stake for the city & North Carolina.
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Here's a big picture view of what's at stake for the city & North Carolina.
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Charlotte primary forecast: Expect low turnout, high impact
Despite expected low voter turnout in the Queen City's Sept. 9 primary, the impact for Charlotte and NC could be significant.
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September 3, 2025 at 5:56 PM
If you didn't know, there are elections next week, including the mayor & city council primaries in Charlotte. In the largely Democratic city, the primaries are generally decisive.
Here's a big picture view of what's at stake for the city & North Carolina.
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Here's a big picture view of what's at stake for the city & North Carolina.
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Reposted by Sarah Michels
NC lags in civic engagement. Gaps in civics learning part of the problem. ncnewsline.com/2025/08/31/n... Story by @sarahmichels.bsky.social #ncpol
NC lags in civic engagement. Gaps in civics learning part of the problem. • NC Newsline
North Carolina often serves as a state to watch for its purple and swingy political nature. However, its own citizens are opting out of civic engagement at higher rates than most of the country.
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August 31, 2025 at 12:34 PM
NC lags in civic engagement. Gaps in civics learning part of the problem. ncnewsline.com/2025/08/31/n... Story by @sarahmichels.bsky.social #ncpol
This year's elections omnibus bill is a work in progress, but it's come a long way.
The current version would require a full SSN for voter registration, attempt to keep foreign money out of NC elections & loosen ballot counting/curing deadlines. #ncpol
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The current version would require a full SSN for voter registration, attempt to keep foreign money out of NC elections & loosen ballot counting/curing deadlines. #ncpol
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NC election omnibus bill still simmering. Proposals draw criticism, but final recipe unclear.
Feedback still shaping NC omnibus elections bill, but Democrats wary of GOP majority's goals. If it passes, expect veto override battle.
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August 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
This year's elections omnibus bill is a work in progress, but it's come a long way.
The current version would require a full SSN for voter registration, attempt to keep foreign money out of NC elections & loosen ballot counting/curing deadlines. #ncpol
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The current version would require a full SSN for voter registration, attempt to keep foreign money out of NC elections & loosen ballot counting/curing deadlines. #ncpol
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For many of North Carolina’s students, civics class isn’t interesting. It’s not interactive, & it doesn’t effectively motivate them to be informed, engaged citizens.
It doesn’t have to be this way. Story 3 of CIVICS UNLEARNED explores potential solutions.
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It doesn’t have to be this way. Story 3 of CIVICS UNLEARNED explores potential solutions.
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How civics education could stage a comeback in NC
Making civics class relate more to students' lives is working in some US schools and could be fresh approach needed in NC.
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August 22, 2025 at 10:08 AM
For many of North Carolina’s students, civics class isn’t interesting. It’s not interactive, & it doesn’t effectively motivate them to be informed, engaged citizens.
It doesn’t have to be this way. Story 3 of CIVICS UNLEARNED explores potential solutions.
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It doesn’t have to be this way. Story 3 of CIVICS UNLEARNED explores potential solutions.
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Civic education isn't doing its job — developing a generation of civically engaged adults.
What's the problem? The 2nd story in my series, CIVICS UNLEARNED, explores 3 major factors: standardized testing, the STEM mentality & politicization of education.
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What's the problem? The 2nd story in my series, CIVICS UNLEARNED, explores 3 major factors: standardized testing, the STEM mentality & politicization of education.
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Amid other teaching priorities and political tensions, NC civics lessons not being absorbed
With pressure on to focus on STEM subjects, civic education gets limited attention in NC schools. Political tensions don't help.
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August 19, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Civic education isn't doing its job — developing a generation of civically engaged adults.
What's the problem? The 2nd story in my series, CIVICS UNLEARNED, explores 3 major factors: standardized testing, the STEM mentality & politicization of education.
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What's the problem? The 2nd story in my series, CIVICS UNLEARNED, explores 3 major factors: standardized testing, the STEM mentality & politicization of education.
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So, I've been working on a project for a while...
And the first of three stories dropped today! Presenting CIVICS UNLEARNED, a series on how deprioritization/watering down of formal civic education in NC may contribute to relative disengagement.
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And the first of three stories dropped today! Presenting CIVICS UNLEARNED, a series on how deprioritization/watering down of formal civic education in NC may contribute to relative disengagement.
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NC lags in civic engagement. Gaps in civics learning part of the problem.
Instruction for NC students in civics is spotty and often not a priority. Lessons don't soak in, leading to disengaged younger generations.
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August 18, 2025 at 3:40 PM
So, I've been working on a project for a while...
And the first of three stories dropped today! Presenting CIVICS UNLEARNED, a series on how deprioritization/watering down of formal civic education in NC may contribute to relative disengagement.
carolinapublicpress.org/72172/nc-lag...
And the first of three stories dropped today! Presenting CIVICS UNLEARNED, a series on how deprioritization/watering down of formal civic education in NC may contribute to relative disengagement.
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Tuesday, the state Senate passed a bill protecting NCians from revenge or coerced pornography.
Early bill drafts had unanimous support in the state House, but in the end, only Senate Reps voted for it, due to several added anti-trans amendments.
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Early bill drafts had unanimous support in the state House, but in the end, only Senate Reps voted for it, due to several added anti-trans amendments.
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Support for NC bill against revenge porn loses Dem support once GOP adds unrelated anti-trans items
Most NC Senate Democrats vote present rather than support anti-trans items that GOP added to once popular legislation on revenge porn.
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June 25, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Tuesday, the state Senate passed a bill protecting NCians from revenge or coerced pornography.
Early bill drafts had unanimous support in the state House, but in the end, only Senate Reps voted for it, due to several added anti-trans amendments.
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Early bill drafts had unanimous support in the state House, but in the end, only Senate Reps voted for it, due to several added anti-trans amendments.
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In a unanimous vote late Monday evening, NC senators passed a $2.6 billion Tropical Storm Helene recovery package.
It may not be the final package. Senators approved a version of the bill that differs significantly from the one the House passed.
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It may not be the final package. Senators approved a version of the bill that differs significantly from the one the House passed.
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NC senators unite behind Helene recovery package. Now it goes back to House.
Senators unanimous in passing $2.6 billion Helene relief package. But not all thrilled with details or sure NC House won't seek key changes.
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June 24, 2025 at 5:49 PM
In a unanimous vote late Monday evening, NC senators passed a $2.6 billion Tropical Storm Helene recovery package.
It may not be the final package. Senators approved a version of the bill that differs significantly from the one the House passed.
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It may not be the final package. Senators approved a version of the bill that differs significantly from the one the House passed.
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Tuesday, a super minority of Senate Democrats used one of the few tools at their disposal — a discharge petition — to force action on a Helene relief bill.
While their move wasn’t entirely successful, it did make some legislative ground.
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While their move wasn’t entirely successful, it did make some legislative ground.
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Stalled Helene relief bill moves a little in NC Senate. Unclear if Democrats' maneuver helped its chances.
A Helene relief bill that appeared stalled in one committee of the NC Senate has been move to another, perhaps improving chances of passage.
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June 19, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Tuesday, a super minority of Senate Democrats used one of the few tools at their disposal — a discharge petition — to force action on a Helene relief bill.
While their move wasn’t entirely successful, it did make some legislative ground.
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While their move wasn’t entirely successful, it did make some legislative ground.
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When Shaneeka Moore-Lawrence was in school, cafeterias and hallways were filled with conversation. Now, they’re quieter. Most students are on their cellphones.
“Students, I say jokingly, but not jokingly, come out of the womb swiping."
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“Students, I say jokingly, but not jokingly, come out of the womb swiping."
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One way or another, NC legislators plan to ban student cellphones
NC House and Senate bills would restrict student use of cellphones, but in different ways. With bipartisan support, compromise seems likely.
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June 12, 2025 at 4:34 PM
When Shaneeka Moore-Lawrence was in school, cafeterias and hallways were filled with conversation. Now, they’re quieter. Most students are on their cellphones.
“Students, I say jokingly, but not jokingly, come out of the womb swiping."
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“Students, I say jokingly, but not jokingly, come out of the womb swiping."
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Some might say newly appointed State Board of Elections Executive Director Sam Hayes wrote his own job into law.
The GOP attorney's election experience includes defending NC’s voter ID law, legislators’ redistricting plans & most recently, Senate Bill 382.
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The GOP attorney's election experience includes defending NC’s voter ID law, legislators’ redistricting plans & most recently, Senate Bill 382.
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Changing of the guard. New and outgoing NC elections directors offer opposing perspectives.
Sam Hayes takes over NC elections job from Karen Brinson Bell, whom he and other Republicans criticized. Bell defends her record.
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June 5, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Some might say newly appointed State Board of Elections Executive Director Sam Hayes wrote his own job into law.
The GOP attorney's election experience includes defending NC’s voter ID law, legislators’ redistricting plans & most recently, Senate Bill 382.
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The GOP attorney's election experience includes defending NC’s voter ID law, legislators’ redistricting plans & most recently, Senate Bill 382.
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The DOJ sued the NC State Board of Elections Wednesday over alleged violations of the Help America Vote Act.
The lawsuit addresses the same issue that was at the heart of the Griffin election protests.
But this time, the outcome could be different.
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The lawsuit addresses the same issue that was at the heart of the Griffin election protests.
But this time, the outcome could be different.
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Courting deja vu. Feds sue over NC voter rolls issue at stake in recent Supreme Court election.
Same HAVA goof that drove challenge to outcome of Supreme Court elections is in question as US Justice Department sues over NC voter rolls.
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May 30, 2025 at 1:26 PM
The DOJ sued the NC State Board of Elections Wednesday over alleged violations of the Help America Vote Act.
The lawsuit addresses the same issue that was at the heart of the Griffin election protests.
But this time, the outcome could be different.
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The lawsuit addresses the same issue that was at the heart of the Griffin election protests.
But this time, the outcome could be different.
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I recently sat down with NC Democratic Party Chair Anderson Clayton to talk 2026 strategy (never too early, right?)
Clayton wants to capitalize on the momentum created in 2024 with her strategy to put up Dem challengers in all legislative districts.
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Clayton wants to capitalize on the momentum created in 2024 with her strategy to put up Dem challengers in all legislative districts.
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'All the sauce has got to work.' NC Democratic strategists cook up recipes for upcoming elections.
Shifts in strategy with more candidates contesting seats led to successes for NC Democrats in 2024. Party leaders hope to build on that.
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May 21, 2025 at 7:47 PM
I recently sat down with NC Democratic Party Chair Anderson Clayton to talk 2026 strategy (never too early, right?)
Clayton wants to capitalize on the momentum created in 2024 with her strategy to put up Dem challengers in all legislative districts.
carolinapublicpress.org/70935/democr...
Clayton wants to capitalize on the momentum created in 2024 with her strategy to put up Dem challengers in all legislative districts.
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