Elections & Public Integrity
Elections & Public Integrity
We advocate for election and government integrity, investigate possible violations of election laws, and track threats to government integrity and to civilized public debate.
Elections & Public Integrity
Criteria Recommendations for North Carolina Congressional Maps
Though North Carolina passed its newest budget last week, the legislature will still be busy this week. The legislature still must draw new congressional and legislative maps following the North…
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State Budget Includes Several Good Election Reforms
I wrote last April about how the proposed state budget includes several good election policies, even if not all of them belong in a budget bill. I evaluated those reforms…
Research Brief
Elections & Public Integrity
Anita Earls’ Lawsuit Against the Judicial Standards Commission Should Spark Changes
North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls is suing the state’s Judicial Standards Commission to make them end investigations into some of her public statements. The lawsuit is based purely…
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Allison Riggs Will Likely Have a Short and Unhappy Tenure on the Court of Appeals Supreme Court
Gov. Roy Cooper announced on September 11 that he is appointing Allison Riggs to fill the remaining term of North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Michael Morgan, who announced his retirement…
Research Brief
Elections & Public Integrity
How Much Would the Senate Elections Bill Impact the Administration of Elections?
North Carolina’s election reform bill, Senate Bill 747, would require the state and county boards of elections to provide more information on elections and increase the frequency of list maintenance.…
Research Brief
Elections & Public Integrity
The Sheriff vs. the Auditor: Who’s Right, and Why It Matters for Individual Liberty
The Cumberland County sheriff has sued the Office of the State Auditor over its investigation of his office. Despite the sheriff’s claims, county agencies are subject to state oversight. State…
Elections & Public Integrity
Changes Make a Good Elections Bill Even Better
Senate Bill 747 was a good bill when it passed the Senate. The House PCS makes it even better.
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North Carolina’s Rules for Candidates Transferring Campaign Funds from Federal to State-Level Races
Republican congressman Dan Bishop has formally announced that he will not be running for congressional office again, instead choosing to run for the open North Carolina Attorney General seat in…
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No Labels Party Recognition Delay Fits Pattern of Partisanship
UPDATE: The North Carolina State Board of Elections voted to recognize No Labels as a political party at its August 13 meeting. ORIGINAL POST: A new political party may be…
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Josh Stein Misled Media On In-State Finances
North Carolina Gubernatorial Candidate Josh Stein misled the media last month on his donations to his campaign, misattributing roughly $1 million in out-of-state funding as in-state. Prior to submitting his…
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2023 Mid-Year Campaign Finances: North Carolina Statewide Candidates
North Carolina State Board of Elections campaign finance reports covering the first half of 2023 were due on July 28th, covering the first half of 2023. National groups are watching…
Research Brief
Elections & Public Integrity
How Much Would SB 747 Impact Electioneering Groups?
North Carolina’s election reform bill, Senate Bill 747, would prevent “Zuck bucks” from being used to influence elections. The bill aims to prevent unlawful influencing of voters by tracking who…