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Democrats Actually Had Quite a Good Night in North Carolina
It was a fittingly weird start to a weird night in North Carolina politics. The Old North State delivered a series of results that show why national Democrats have been so hopeful about flipping it, while likely discouraging them from trying again for some time.
North Carolina's next governor could have a more potent veto with even a small Democratic gain
North Carolina Democratic Gov.-elect Josh Stein’s veto could become more effective than outgoing Gov. Roy Cooper's stamp has been recently, should the margin in a legislative district election hold
Scandal-plagued Republican Mark Robinson loses North Carolina governor’s race to Democrat Josh Stein
North Carolina voters elevated state Attorney General Josh Stein to the governor’s office Tuesday, rejecting scandal-plagued Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson. Stein’s received 775,821 votes (51.7%) of the vote to Robinson’s 653,335 (43.6%), with 25% of the votes in, the Associated Press reports.
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North Carolina Breaks Democrats’ Hearts
Although Harris and her supporters had ample cause for optimism about North Carolina, Trump and his supporters arguably had more. It has more rural voters than any of the other six major battleground states, meaning that Harris’s fortunes hinged on chipping away at Republicans’ enormous advantage in what is undeniably Trump country.
Lessons learned following the 2024 North Carolina governor’s race results
While the results of the 2024 Election are some that many are still trying to figure out, officials and leaders on both the Republican and Democratic sides are saying there are lessons learned from the results.
Josh Stein projected to win North Carolina governor’s race
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein, a Democrat, and Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson sought the governorship after Roy Cooper was term-limited.
Josh Stein Wins North Carolina’s Governor Race. What’s Next for Schools
In a landslide victory for a Democrat in a swing state, Josh Stein will become North Carolina’s next governor over MAGA-backed opponent Mark Robinson. Stein, who will be the state’s first Jewish governor,
Josh Stein outlines goals after being elected new North Carolina governor
On the economy, the current attorney general believes the state needs to raise the minimum wage and cut taxes for lower-income families.
Stein wins in NC governor’s race, Republicans see victory in other states
Republicans win big in governor races, but Democrats flip North Carolina and hold Washington, now trailing 27-23 nationwide.
Mark Robinson Loses North Carolina Governor’s Race
Spread the loveMark Robinson, the Republican candidate and current Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina, conceded defeat in the gubernatorial race on Tuesday night, ending a closely watched contest that was seen as a bellwether for the national political climate.
NC elects a Democratic governor and Republican legislature. Again. What’s different this time.
Once again, North Carolina voters have chosen a Democrat to lead the executive branch and Republicans ... get to decide ...
Why did Democrats win Senate races in so many states Trump won? Ticket splitters
Ticket-splitting used to be common and the swing-state down-ballot results show split tickets still can determine the outcome ...
The Biggest Question in North Carolina: Can Democrats Win?
Mr. Sholar, a Republican, said he had rarely voted until Mr. Trump came along and reshaped American politics. The tailwinds ...
North Carolina Democrats projected to break Republican supermajority in state House
As the final results of the General Election roll in across North Carolina and the country, the state’s future governor, ...
Traditionally North Carolina Democratic town flips Republican for Donald Trump
Residents of the traditionally Democratic town of Wadesboro, North Carolina share their thoughts on why their town might have ...
How Donald Trump won North Carolina for the third time
Kamala Harris' message was forward-looking and positive, but it wasn't enough to clinch a win in the Tar Heel State.
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Outstanding provisional ballots could be key to tight North Carolina Supreme Court race
Republican Jefferson Griffin leads Democrat incumbent Justice Allison Riggs in a race for a seat on the state Supreme Court ...
Democratic North Carolina Rep. Don Davis holds onto seat in swing district
North Carolina Democratic Rep. Don Davis fended off a challenge from Republican Laurie Buckhout — keeping a key House seat in ...