Latest challenge to North Carolina’s power-shifting law focuses on state elections board control
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and Gov.-elect Josh Stein have filed another lawsuit against a GOP-inspired law that strips away powers from several incoming Democratic state leaders.
Democrats fight North Carolina GOP power shift as lawsuit targets election boards
North Carolina Democrats called a GOP-backed law shifting election board control to a Republican auditor unconstitutional in a lawsuit to block it.
North Carolina elections board dismisses challenges against 60,000 votes
The North Carolina State Board of Elections dismissed challenges against thousands of votes in an ongoing battle over a state Supreme Court seat.
Republican protests in close North Carolina races dismissed by elections board
North Carolina’s elections board has dismissed protests filed by several Republican candidates trailing narrowly in their races last month who have questioned well over 60,000 ballots cast this fall.
Remainder of protests dismissed by North Carolina election board
With 292 ballots in question and the difference of votes counted 734, the North Carolina State Board of Elections on Friday voted to dismiss remaining protests by Republican Jefferson Griffin in his race against Democrat Allison Riggs.
North Carolina governor challenges law stripping elections board appointment ability
The incoming and outgoing governors filed their second legal challenge over legislation that removes the governor’s ability to appoint people to the State Board of Elections.
Stein and Cooper go to court to challenge GOP shift of elections power to NC auditor
Stein and Cooper argue that Republicans’ changes violate the separation of powers established in the North Carolina Constitution.
Cooper, Stein filed 2nd lawsuit tied to SB382, argue transfer of Board of Elections appointment against NC Constitution
Monday’s filing specifically targets the transfer of power of State Board of Elections appointments from the governor to the state auditor.
Cooper, Stein sue GOP legislative leaders over State Board of Elections appointment changes
New law strips the governor’s power to appointment members to the State Board of Elections and gives them to the state auditor, a position held by Republican Dave Boliek.
Cooper, Stein sue GOP state lawmakers for a second time over new 'power grab' law
North Carolina law gives the governor control over elections. Republican state legislators have been trying unsuccessfully to change that ever since Roy Cooper became governor and are pursing a new strategy following Josh Stein's 2024 victory.
Who cast ballots in North Carolina's 2024 general election? Here's a look at the data
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A North Carolina Supreme Court Candidate’s Bid to Overturn His Loss Is Based on Theory Election Deniers Deemed Extreme
Republican Jefferson Griffin narrowly lost his race for a seat on the state Supreme Court. Now he’s asking that 60,000 ...
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North Carolina governor will start his term off much like his predecessor did, in court
Josh Stein will start out his term as North Carolina's chief executive much the same way his predecessor and fellow Democrat ...
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Federal injunction sought in North Carolina Supreme Court election
An uncertified election for North Carolina Supreme Court took another step in federal court Monday, a business day after the ...
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2024 North Carolina Elections
In addition to voting in the presidential contest between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris, voters in North Carolina will cast ballots for the state’s 14 congressional districts.
Dutch Fork ends the season No. 1 in the Carolinas Top 25 high school football poll
Find out which teams made the final rankings of the best high school football teams in North and South Carolina.