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A committee of the Guilford County Republican Party this week chose former county commissioner Alan Branson to fill the vacant State House District 59 seat.
Appeals panel won't order North Carolina Senate redistricting lines to be redrawn
A federal appeals court declined Thursday to order North Carolina legislators to redraw some state Senate districts, rejecting arguments that clear evidence has been presented showing Republican manipulation of boundaries means Black voters there are prevented from electing their favored candidates.
NC House Committee on Education Reform recommends changes to teacher pay, performance grades
The state House Select Committee on Education Reform approved a report on Monday addressing issues related to teacher compensation, school performance grades, and more.
In close primary race, trailing North Carolina legislator files election protests
A veteran North Carolina legislator trailing in his primary election has filed formal protests.
North Carolina judges block elections board changes pushed by Republicans that weaken governor
North Carolina’s GOP-controlled legislature unlawfully tried to seize from the governor the power to choose election board members in the battleground state, trial judges ruled while saying portion
Departures of Faircloth, Hardister create open seats in Guilford County state House races
Many Guilford County residents will get new representation in the state House with the departures of two long-serving members.
Federal judges sound hesitant to overturn ruling on North Carolina Senate redistricting
An appeals court on Thursday weighed a plea to halt the use of two new North Carolina state Senate districts starting this year on arguments the boundaries approved by the Republican-controlled leg
North Carolina lawmakers say video gambling machine legislation could resurface this year
Interest in authorizing more casinos in North Carolina during this year's upcoming legislative session appears tamped down based on comments from top General Assembly leaders.
North Carolina redistricting lawsuit tries `fair` election claim to overturn GOP lines
Another lawsuit challenging North Carolina district lines for Congress and the legislature to be used starting this year seeks a new legal route to strike down maps when critics say they've been manipulated for political gain.
Judge blocks tighter rule on same-day registration in North Carolina elections
A federal judge has blocked for now a new law approved by North Carolina lawmakers that tightens a rule on when a ballot cast by someone who is simultaneously registering to vote is removed from election counts.