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A day after President Donald Trump delivered a grim campaign speech in Gastonia, Gov. Josh Stein described Trump’s categorization of North Carolina as “political nonsense.” In his stump speech for Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley, Trump portrayed the state as one of the most violent in the nation. He referred to North Carolina as […]
Read storyNational voting rights group Common Cause is training thousands of volunteers to assist voters during the 2026 midterm elections. The nonpartisan advocacy group announced the effort Thursday during a virtual news conference. It said it has recruited thousands of volunteers so far and is seeking more than 10,000 nationwide. Volunteers will monitor polling places, staff […]
Read storyWith less than seven weeks to go until the midterm elections, a new Elon University poll has found that likely voters in both parties strongly favor three constitutional amendments on the ballot this fall in North Carolina. Voters will be asked to consider amendments requiring photo IDs for all forms of voting, lowering the cap […]
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