Retiring Magistrate Finds Support At Rally After Refusing To Marry Same-Sex Couple
Over 500 Rockingham County residents showed up at a rally Tuesday in support of a magistrate who resigned. John Kallam Jr.
Politics & Government
Fjeld, Walker Debate For The First Time
The first debate between US Representative candidates in the 6th District, Republican Mark Walker and Democrat Laura Fjeld, is Thursday.
Clay Aiken: An American Idol On The Campaign Trail In North Carolina
American Idol runner-up Clay Aiken has hung up his microphone as he runs for Congress as a Democrat representing the rural center of the state. But the campaign is a long shot.
Turf Shifts In Culture Wars As Support For Gay Marriage Rises
Campaigning against gay marriage used to help Republicans win elections — but now GOP candidates in tight races are backing away from mentioning social issues on the stump.
A Candidate With Low Poll Numbers, But High Hopes
Dr. Doug Butzier was the Libertarian candidate for the U.S. Senate in Iowa when he died in a small plane crash this week. NPR's Scott Simon thinks on the hopes even "lost cause" candidates inspire.
Supreme Court Lets Texas Enforce Voter ID Law For Nov. Election
With three justices dissenting, the high court's ruling effectively blocks a lower federal court decision declaring the law restrictive and unconstitutional.
Court Puts Appalachian State Early-Voting Site On Hold
The state Court of Appeals has issued a temporary stay blocking a judge's order to put an early voting site at one state university.
How The Florida Governor's Debate Became #Fangate
Republican Gov. Rick Scott's campaign wanted organizers to cancel Wednesday night's debate if Democrat Charlie Crist was allowed to use a fan at his podium.
More Money Raised For GOP Candidates Last Quarter
Local Republican Congressional candidates out-raised the Democrats in the third quarter of this year.