North Carolinians made history this week by electing a Republican-led General Assembly for the first time in more than a century. The John Locke Foundation and Carolina Journal helped voters…
11:35 p.m. Final update. It appears that Republicans will have a 31-19 advantage in the state Senate and a net gain of at least 14 seats in the House, putting…
In two hotly contested races, Republican challengers Rick Gunn and Rayne Brown defeat incumbent Democrats Tony Foriest and Hugh Holliman, respectively, both by wide margins. By the way, this is…
Tim Moffitt is being declared the winner over Jane Whilden with 56% of the vote. Other upsets include the defeat of incumbents Joe Sam Queen and John Snow. Other Democrat…
Heath Shuler is leading Jeff Miller 5:4 with six of fifteen counties reporting. Marc Banight is winning with 53% of the vote. Joe Sam Queen is losing to Ralph Hise…
Click here to view and here to listen to John Hood discussing this press release. RALEIGH — Nearly 60 percent of North Carolina voters cast ballots to give Republicans control…
Name the Republican candidate(s) that received the blessing of the North Carolina Association of Educators. a) Richard Stevens b) Kathy Harrington c) Wade Fowler d) Dale Folwell e) Carolyn Justice…
State Sen. A.B. Swindell, D-Nash, and his Republican opponent, Buck Newton, say more work is needed on the budget. Scott Mooneyham comments on the implications the Kevin Geddings’ release might…
Strategies diverge in Elaine Marshall, Cal Cunningham runoff. Pat McCrory is working to remain visible in Tar Heel politics ? anticipating a gubernatorial run in ’12? The two losers in…
The latest Carolina Journal Online exclusive features Sarah Okeson’s report on the race to replace retiring state Sen. David Hoyle in District 43. John Hood’s Daily Journal explores the potential…
State Sen. Joe Sam Queen, a Democrat from Waynesville, leads “Smart Growth” effort in western N.C. Three Republicans are vying to claim his seat. Democratic Sen. John Snow of Cherokee…
Republican Rick Gunn takes another shot at unseating State Sen. Tony Foriest. Gunn lost to Foriest in 2008. Incumbents from both parties aren’t very popular this year, to judge by…