In NC’s most consequential primary, GOP challenger Sam Page likely has more votes than Senate leader Phil Berger at this time. Berger will need a strong turnout on Election Day, especially in Guilford County, to make up the difference. #ncpol
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Republicans are looking to win the 1st Congressional District seat for the first time since 1883. Three top contenders have emerged in a primary that’s gotten personal. Hanig, Buck and Buckhout discuss private conversations they had in December. #ncpol
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Let's be clear: Whatever fringe legal argument or extrapolation one tries to make, the math is clear: Michele Morrow lost the 2024 general election. #ncpol
This year’s list was so long we had to break it up into two parts. So for the true #ncpol nerds, here’s Part 2 on Races 11 to 26—> www.theassemblync.com/news/politic...
PRIMARY POWER RANKINGS: My list and explanations for the top 26 primaries to watch in North Carolina this year—> #ncpol
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More than 70,000 North Carolinians remain on the state’s Registration Repair list. How that could impact their ability to vote in the 2026 midterms—> #ncpol
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Went on @wfae.bsky.social this morning to highlight the NCDP's decision to withhold party resources from four Democratic legislative candidates. What remains to be seen: the impact it'll have in the primaries. #ncpol
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So many tidbits to be proud of in this one: #ncpol
On the naughty list: Reps. Carla Cunningham, Nasif Majeed, Shelly Willingham & ex-Rep. Michael Wray.
On the warning list: Rep. Dante Pittman
On the safe list: Rep. Garland Pierce and Charles Smith, Sen. Paul Lowe, former state Rep. James Gailliard & former state Sen. Don Davis.
JUST IN: The North Carolina Democratic Party won't share its voter-turnout tools with four state legislative candidates who have a history of overriding gubernatorial vetoes. #ncpol
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Will Trump pardon Greg Lindberg? The White House is keeping its cards close to chest. But one notable development has occurred: Lindberg has lobbyist Ches McDowell working on his behalf. McDowell is the brother of Congressman Addison McDowell and a hunting buddy of Don Jr. #ncpol
Republicans have overtaken Dems in registered voters. What does it mean? I caught up with the leaders of both state parties for their reaction and messaging heading into the 2026 midterms —> #ncpol
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For the first time in eight years, the Carolina Panthers have made it to the playoffs. They'll host either the 49ers or Rams next week.
JUST IN: For the first time in state history, Republicans have overtaken Democrats in North Carolina voter registration. As of this morning, there are more registered Republicans than Democrats. #ncpol
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
Missed one for McInnis primary in #SD21. It's now 30% of Republican state lawmakers running for reelection having a contested March 3 primary (28/92). #ncpol
When factoring in those not seeking reelection, 36% of sitting Republican lawmakers are either not returning or have a competitive primary (36/101), compared to 16% for Democrats (11/69). #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
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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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...
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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Final count is 10 NC incumbents not seeking reelection: #ncpol
SENATE:
-Bobby Hanig #SD01
HOUSE:
-Matthew Winslow #HD07
-Ted Davis #HD20
-William Brisson #HD22
-Bryan Cohn #HD32
-John Sauls #HD51
-Mark Brody #HD55
-Stephen Ross #HD63
-Harry Warren #HD76
-Sarah Stevens #HD90
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
Selection for 2025 STORY OF THE YEAR: The prolonged state Supreme Court race between Allison Riggs and Jefferson Griffin. #ncpol
#BREAKING: Former Gov. Jim Hunt has died, per his daughter, Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt. #ncpol
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...
