North Carolina Democrats’ hopes of weakening Republicans’ legislative power are resting on the shoulders of a Rocky Mount preacher. James Gailliard, a former legislator who was unseated in 2022, is ...

For the first time in nearly 20 years, Iowa voters will choose a new governor without an incumbent on the ballot. With no ...

5th District U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes was elected to a fourth term last November. Hayes and U.S. Reps Joe Courtney and John ...

Attorney General Jeff Jackson spoke exclusively with WRAL about his and Roy Cooper's plans for the 2026 US Senate race.

Yes, but don’t weep for him. It’s not as if Tillis was drafted into combat. He knew full well the sleazy dynamics of beltway politics when he chose to run. Further, while he isn’t nearly as worshipful ...

Observer readers comment on Sen. Thom Tillis's decision not to run again, a Charlotte City Council decision, abortion, Iran ...

The bill is deeply unpopular - with nearly 2-to-1 opposition, according to a Washington Post-Ipsos poll conducted in June.

Republican Rep. Addison McDowell of Bermuda Run said on X: “I just voted to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill, just in time for ...

N.C. Governor Josh Stein said the General Assembly must take steps to protect Medicaid expansion and provide food assistance.