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From establishing Constitution restoration training to having media sanctioned by a media accountability ombudsman, Republican primary candidates for North Carolina’s 2nd Congressional District are stumping on a wide range of policy ideas ahead of the May 17 primary election.
Published: Thursday, April 21st, 2022 @ 8:57 am
By: Carolina Journal
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As if Butterfield’s decision not to seek re-election wasn’t enough to secure a Republican win in North Carolina’s second congressional district, today’s vote by the Democrats to pass Biden’s “Build Back Broke” Agenda sealed the deal.
Published: Saturday, November 20th, 2021 @ 7:27 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Saying "It's time for elected officials to start making a difference, not a career," U.S. Rep. George Holding, R-2nd District, introduced an amendment Tuesday to the U.S. Constitution limiting terms of U.S. House and Senate members.
Published: Monday, January 21st, 2019 @ 12:29 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Republican incumbent Rep. George Holding has garnered a significant lead against his opponents in the N.C. 2nd Congressional District race, according to the latest poll from the Civitas Institute
Published: Thursday, November 1st, 2018 @ 11:27 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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The Civitas Institute has released a new poll showing incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. George Holding and Democratic challenger Linda Coleman neck-in-neck in a race for North Carolina’s 2nd Congressional District seat
Published: Wednesday, September 12th, 2018 @ 9:01 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Beaufort County native, Republican, current Hyde County Magistrate Judge and former Assistant District Attorney Sarah Homes filed Tuesday June 26, 2018 for District Court Judge in the Second Judicial District
Published: Thursday, June 28th, 2018 @ 9:26 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today NC Representative Bill Brisson switched his registration from Democrat to Republican
Published: Wednesday, October 25th, 2017 @ 7:48 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The 2nd Congressional District technically may be an open seat, but Republican nominee George Holding is a two-term incumbent seeking a third term
Published: Thursday, October 6th, 2016 @ 1:23 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Conservative state Supreme Court Justice Bob Edmunds prevailed in a primary election he didn't think he'd have to contest, and incumbent Rep. Renee Ellmers of the 2nd Congressional District was trounced by 13th District U.S. Rep. George Holding
Published: Friday, June 10th, 2016 @ 5:12 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Incumbent U.S. Reps. Renee Ellmers and George Holding share many core beliefs about what ails America, and offer similar solutions for some of those ills
Published: Monday, June 6th, 2016 @ 3:21 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Gov. Pat McCrory, U.S. Sen. Richard Burr, and 2nd District U.S. Rep. Renee Ellmers are among high-profile Republican incumbents who have drawn Republican primary opponents, but 54 other candidates were, in effect, elected to the General Assembly on Monday because nobody chose to run against...
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 6:25 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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We understand — thanks to very good sources in the Raleigh area — that feelers are being put out by political pros to test former NCDOT secretary (and Army general) Tony Tata as a potential GOP primary candidate against congresswoman Renee Ellmers.
Published: Sunday, August 2nd, 2015 @ 4:17 am
By: Brant Clifton
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In case you missed it, National Review has a great writeup on next year's showdown between Renee Ellmers and Jim Duncan in the 2nd district GOP primary.
Published: Wednesday, July 22nd, 2015 @ 1:38 pm
By: Brant Clifton
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Renee Ellmers (Ellmers for Congress)Salon's Joan Walsh leaped into the breach today to defend the honor of our very own Big GovtBarbie.
Published: Monday, January 26th, 2015 @ 5:31 am
By: Brant Clifton
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Renee Ellmers is shedding those issue positions and campaign promises like a snake sheds its skin.
Published: Saturday, January 17th, 2015 @ 9:44 am
By: Brant Clifton
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Both 2nd Congressional District candidates wasted no time leveling zingers at each other Monday during a made-for-TV debate.
Published: Thursday, October 9th, 2014 @ 12:38 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Renee Ellmers must have been itching for some more coverage on this site. It's been a while since she graced our home page.
Published: Thursday, October 2nd, 2014 @ 8:24 pm
By: Brant Clifton
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Mr. American Idol got a rather warm welcome this morning in conservative Moore County on WEEB radio's morning show.
Published: Saturday, July 12th, 2014 @ 10:53 am
By: Brant Clifton
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Democratic congressional candidates Toni Morris and former state Secretary of Commerce Keith Crisco espouse similar political beliefs, such as the need to raise taxes while cutting spending.
Published: Wednesday, May 7th, 2014 @ 12:14 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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If you thought this year's US Senate race was going to be fun, wait til you see how our local congressional race may be shaping up.
Published: Sunday, January 5th, 2014 @ 4:27 pm
By: Brant Clifton
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Well, congresswoman Renee Ellmers (R-NC) has sent out an email to constituents announcing that she's going to forego a run for the Senate and bless us with TWO MORE YEARS in DC's lower chamber.
Published: Friday, August 2nd, 2013 @ 11:57 am
By: Brant Clifton
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Will she or won't she? North Carolina politicos are wondering if congresswoman Renee Ellmers will step up and challenge incumbent Democrat Kay Hagan for reelection in 2014.
Published: Friday, April 5th, 2013 @ 2:44 pm
By: Brant Clifton
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As one of the lucky souls blessed to be "represented" by Miss Harnett County, I've had a feeling she's developed some political ambitions. It's been pretty clear that SOMETHING is up.
Published: Saturday, March 30th, 2013 @ 7:52 am
By: Brant Clifton
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Is it just me, or is our Second District congresswoman sounding a lot like Barbara Boxer? Or perhaps our first -- or soon to be -- ex-wives?
Published: Saturday, March 16th, 2013 @ 12:48 pm
By: Brant Clifton
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North Carolina's 2nd Congressional District race could be a bellwether for the next two years of Congress and the Republican Party.
Published: Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012 @ 10:55 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Carteret County businessman Randy Ramsey, who has made substantial campaign contributions to Democratic Gov. Bev Perdue, former Democratic Gov. Mike Easley, and the N.C. Democratic Party, is running in a three-way Republican primary for the 2nd District state Senate seat.
Published: Friday, March 30th, 2012 @ 11:51 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Why did freshman U.S. Rep. Renee Ellmers draw three Republican primary challengers? That question probably occurred to more than one politico after the filing deadline for North Carolina's May 8 primary closed three weeks ago.
Published: Monday, March 19th, 2012 @ 3:36 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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