A quick look at election results shows that it was not a great night for NC House of Representatives incumbents - of either party. My rundown shows the following incumbents ... Keep Reading
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Early Voting in 2010 Primary
As of this morning (04/27/2010) the North Carolina State Board of Elections data shows that 84,796 voters have voted in the 2010 Primary. More Unaffiliated voters are requesting ... Keep Reading
US Justice Department Meddles in Kinston Elections
Two years ago, the city of Kinston, North Carolina passed legislation via referendum making municipal races non-partisan. The US Justice Department does not agree with the voters ... Keep Reading
Fraud and Beverly Perdue or “It Takes One to Know One”
Here are a couple of definitions of the word “fraud” that I found on the internet using "U.S.Legal Definitions, and "The Free Dictionary" A deception deliberately practiced in ... Keep Reading
Should NC Elect Judges?
Last week, former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman to serve on the nations highest court, was in North Carolina speaking to the Elon University Law ... Keep Reading
Look Out, Raleigh Taxpayers
The News and Observer published an interesting editorial today voicing support for the Raleigh City Council’s decision to approve of a bill in the General Assembly that would give ... Keep Reading
Assessing the Legislative Districts
With filing now open and candidates announcements coming fast and furiously, it would be a good time to remind everyone out there about our NC Partisan Index, which rates every ... Keep Reading
School Board Elections: For the Record…
I have a hard time finding the story in the News & Observer's article, "Two businessmen invested big in schools race". It sounds like another tired "money buys election" ... Keep Reading
Progressive = Liberal
Is it true that our legislature is becoming more liberal/progressive? This article on the Progressive States Network website might help you with your answer. The article ... Keep Reading
Wake School Bd. Election A Long Time Coming
Twelve years ago, a candidate that opposed the status quo, business as usual of the Wake County School Board attempted to bring accountability to the system that constantly moves ... Keep Reading