The NC State Board of Elections dealt with a difficulty in how to conduct a recount with a practical solution However, that solution is contrary to North Carolina election law ... Keep Reading
2020 election
Entering the endgame of the Beasley-Newby saga
If you enjoy drama in your politics, the North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice race between Cheri Beasley and Paul Newby is the gift that keeps on giving. After the county ... Keep Reading
The Civitas Partisan Index was highly accurate in 2020
The Civitas Partisan Index (CPI) is a measure of the partisan tendency of state legislative districts. By the most stringent measure, the CPI was accurate in over 94% of ... Keep Reading
It is about time to certify the NC chief justice race
After much acrimony and protest, Paul Newby still stands about four hundred votes ahead of incumbent Cheri Beasley in the race for chief justice of the North Carolina Supreme ... Keep Reading
Will elections boards permit “Cheri-mandering” of early and provisional ballots?
NC Chief Justice Cheri Beasley’s protests over early and provisional ballots are filled with false claims. Her campaign’s claim of wanting to ensure that “every single vote has ... Keep Reading
The math of post-election ballot counting with a NC Supreme Court race hanging in the balance
Almost a week after election day, there are three groups of ballots that have still not been counted and the results of those counts could change the outcome of an NC Supreme Court ... Keep Reading
Democrats do worse in maps progressives sued to get
It appears that both chambers of the North Carolina General Assembly will retain their Republican majorities, with Democrats poised for a net gain of one NC Senate seat and ... Keep Reading
Trump, Tillis leads are safe from late-breaking absentee ballot returns
Election day has come and gone, yet media outlets have not projected a winner in several statewide races. The biggest, obviously is the presidential race. According to the North ... Keep Reading
Why the Electoral College is great no matter who wins
The perpetual lies attacking the Electoral College seem endless. The most noxious and ignorant might be those that believe it's racist because of a wildly mistaken view that it's ... Keep Reading
Three things to expect on election night
As we gather with friends and family tonight (or sit alone in front of the TV and a couple of computer screens) and enjoy our beverage of choice while watching election returns, ... Keep Reading
