2026 Elections
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These NC election officials promoted conspiracy theories about 2020 outcome, Jan. 6 riot
Election board members in NC who shared fringe theories and disinformation now make decisions on elections administration.
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Trump is underwater in NC, despite visit. Here’s what the numbers say about him and Michael Whatley
Following September visits from President Trump and the First Lady Melanie Thump, here’s what approval polls show on Trump in North Carolina.
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Why two NC constitutional amendments on the ballot could be devastating
Two proposed amendments to the North Carolina constitution have the potential to radically disrupt revenue for local governments while making handouts to corporations and the wealthy permanent.
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6 texts, 5 calls, 38 mins: Records reveal Michael Whatley’s work as Helene ‘recovery czar’
Senate candidate Michael Whatley has portrayed himself as heavily involved in Helene recovery in western NC. Public records say otherwise.
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Jamie Ager vows to secure Helene funding, lower costs, and fight DC corruption
Jamie Ager said his priorities if elected are securing Hurricane Helene recovery funds, lowering costs, and fighting corruption in Washington.
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What to know about mail-in voting for the 2026 midterms
The result of the Supreme Court order on mail-in voting is that nothing has changed for states.
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Michael Whatley holds thousands in companies with ties to housing market
Housing costs in many parts of North Carolina have put the dream of homeownership out of reach. Financial disclosure forms show that Republican Michael Whatley and his family have investments in companies with ties to the housing industry.
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Good News Friday: Forget Trump. Here’s what the crime stats actually say in NC
Despite Trump’s lies, there’s actually good news about crime in NC. That, plus a Native American fashion show to remember.
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Michael Whatley, Laurie Buckhout endorsed by twice-convicted sex offender
Before this latest revelation, news of Whatley’s appointment of a registered sex offender when he served as the NC Republican Party Chair has dogged his campaign for months.
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The US Supreme Court blocks Trump rule limiting mail voting
The US Supreme Court on Monday kept in place a lower court’s order blocking President Donald Trump’s embattled plan to place new restrictions on mail voting for this year’s midterm elections.
