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Republican Concedes Long-Unsettled North Carolina Court Election to Democratic Incumbent

Posted by Associated Press | May 7, 2025 | Election, State, State Government

The Republican challenger for a North Carolina Supreme Court seat conceded last November’s election to Democratic opponent Allison Riggs.

Federal Judge Says Results of North Carolina Court Race With Democrat Ahead Must Be Certified

Posted by Associated Press | May 6, 2025 | Election, State, State Government

Disputed ballots in the still unresolved 2024 race for a North Carolina Supreme Court seat must remain in the final count, a federal judge ruled late Monday.

Wes McMahon Announces Candidacy for Chapel Hill Town Council

Posted by Henry Taylor | May 1, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

Wes McMahon, a member of the Town of Chapel Hill Planning Commission, announced his candidacy for Town Council on Thursday afternoon.

North Carolina Court Says Stripping Governor of Election Board Appointments Can Go Ahead for Now

Posted by Associated Press | May 1, 2025 | Election, State, State Government

A North Carolina appeals court ruled Wednesday that a law stripping the governor’s authority to appoint State Board of Elections members can take effect for now, even though trial judges struck it down as unconstitutional just last week.

North Carolina Judges Block GOP Law to Strip Governor’s Election Board Powers

Posted by Associated Press | Apr 25, 2025 | Election, State Government

North Carolina trial judges threw out on Wednesday another Republican attempt to strip the governor of his authority to appoint State Board of Elections members.

Judges Temporarily Prevent North Carolina Officials From Contacting Voters in Close Election

Posted by Associated Press | Apr 24, 2025 | Election, State Government

A federal appeals court temporarily blocked North Carolina election officials from contacting voters with disputed ballots in the Supreme Court race, an initial victory for Democrat Allison Riggs.