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A North Carolina State Senate race is heading for a recount after the two pro-Trump Republicans come down to a two vote margin.
Published: Sunday, April 5th, 2026 @ 6:43 pm By: Daily Wire
A North Carolina State Senate race is heading for a recount after the two pro-Trump Republicans come down to a two vote margin.
 
On occasion, the election season has a way of bringing forth much good fruit, which is often the case when hard working and intelligent agents of stability, through changing the dynamic of our societal path, join the political paradigm to help we, the self-governed, do far better for ourselves.
On occasion, the election season has a way of bringing forth much good fruit, which is often the case when hard working and intelligent agents of stability, through changing the dynamic of our societal path, join the political paradigm to help we, the self-governed, do far better for ourselves.
 
On Jan. 15, Coca-Cola Consolidated, headquartered in Charlotte, announced a donation of $25 million to fund the join Duke and UNC children’s hospital project, as the North Carolina Senate seeks to secure $103.5 million in state funding as well.
On Jan. 15, Coca-Cola Consolidated, headquartered in Charlotte, announced a donation of $25 million to fund the join Duke and UNC children’s hospital project, as the North Carolina Senate seeks to secure $103.5 million in state funding as well.
 
Niqab-Wearing Muslim Woman Who Has Voted Democrat Since at Least 2008
Niqab-Wearing Muslim Woman Who Has Voted Democrat Since at Least 2008
 
A House Bill that provides funding for the Medicaid rebase in North Carolina is headed to the Senate floor for a vote, after passing in the Senate’s Appropriations/Base Budget Committee on Monday.
A House Bill that provides funding for the Medicaid rebase in North Carolina is headed to the Senate floor for a vote, after passing in the Senate’s Appropriations/Base Budget Committee on Monday.
 
On Sept 22, exactly one month after the murder of Iryna Zarutska, the North Carolina Senate voted 28-8 to pass Iryna’s Law” (HB 307)
On Sept 22, exactly one month after the murder of Iryna Zarutska, the North Carolina Senate voted 28-8 to pass Iryna’s Law” (HB 307)
 
National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) Chairman Tim Scott released the following statement commenting on President Trump's "complete and total endorsement" of Michael Whatley for the North Carolina U.S. Senate race in a Truth Social post earlier this evening:
Published: Sunday, July 27th, 2025 @ 8:17 am By: ENC NOW
National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) Chairman Tim Scott released the following statement commenting on President Trump's "complete and total endorsement" of Michael Whatley for the North Carolina U.S. Senate race in a Truth Social post earlier this evening:
 
Michael Whatley, chairman of the Republican National Committee and a key figure in North Carolina GOP politics, is reportedly preparing to enter the 2026 US Senate race.
Michael Whatley, chairman of the Republican National Committee and a key figure in North Carolina GOP politics, is reportedly preparing to enter the 2026 US Senate race.
 
Today, North Carolina lawmakers have declared war on equality with the passage of House Bill 171 (HB 171) and Senate Bills 227 and 558, dismantling decades of civil rights progress and systematically excluding entire communities from public life.
Published: Saturday, June 28th, 2025 @ 7:32 am By: ENC NOW
Today, North Carolina lawmakers have declared war on equality with the passage of House Bill 171 (HB 171) and Senate Bills 227 and 558, dismantling decades of civil rights progress and systematically excluding entire communities from public life.
 
Lawmakers in the North Carolina House and Senate remain at a standstill over the state budget
Lawmakers in the North Carolina House and Senate remain at a standstill over the state budget
 
Conservative attorney and former Navy JAG officer enters North Carolina Senate race, targeting Tillis over ‘RINO’ policies
Conservative attorney and former Navy JAG officer enters North Carolina Senate race, targeting Tillis over ‘RINO’ policies
 
The North Carolina General Assembly has passed three maps for the state House, state Senate, and US Congress, respectively. Redistricting is not subject to a veto from the governor, so the newly passed maps are now law.
The North Carolina General Assembly has passed three maps for the state House, state Senate, and US Congress, respectively. Redistricting is not subject to a veto from the governor, so the newly passed maps are now law.
 
A defamation lawsuit related to a political advertisement in a North Carolina state senate race has been resolved through a settlement.
A defamation lawsuit related to a political advertisement in a North Carolina state senate race has been resolved through a settlement.
 
Plaintiffs challenging North Carolina's new state Senate election map seek a Feb. 15 ruling from the 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals.
Plaintiffs challenging North Carolina's new state Senate election map seek a Feb. 15 ruling from the 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals.
 
At long last, the North Carolina House and Senate are set to vote on a conference budget this week after months of delays.
At long last, the North Carolina House and Senate are set to vote on a conference budget this week after months of delays.
 
The North Carolina Senate has crafted a recipe for cronyism and corruption.
The North Carolina Senate has crafted a recipe for cronyism and corruption.
 
Today the North Carolina House has voted to override Governor Cooper's veto of Senate Bill 747, a bill which will make significant improvements to North Carolina's election laws and further strengthen the integrity of our elections.
Published: Monday, November 20th, 2023 @ 7:01 pm By: ENC NOW
Today the North Carolina House has voted to override Governor Cooper's veto of Senate Bill 747, a bill which will make significant improvements to North Carolina's election laws and further strengthen the integrity of our elections.
 
On Aug. 16, supermajorities in both the North Carolina House and Senate overrode Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto on House Bill 808, Gender Transition/Minors, along with five other bills.
On Aug. 16, supermajorities in both the North Carolina House and Senate overrode Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto on House Bill 808, Gender Transition/Minors, along with five other bills.
 
North Carolina’s election reform bill, Senate Bill 747, would require the state and county boards of elections to provide more information on elections and increase the frequency of list maintenance
North Carolina’s election reform bill, Senate Bill 747, would require the state and county boards of elections to provide more information on elections and increase the frequency of list maintenance
 
North Carolina’s election reform bill, Senate Bill 747, would prevent “Zuck bucks” from being used to influence elections
North Carolina’s election reform bill, Senate Bill 747, would prevent “Zuck bucks” from being used to influence elections
 
Criticism continues to mount over the North Carolina Senate’s decision to include $1.4 billion for NCInnovation in its proposed budget. Not only would it be a massive crony scheme using taxpayer dollars to reward select businesses by political appointees, the organization’s own justifications contin
Criticism continues to mount over the North Carolina Senate’s decision to include $1.4 billion for NCInnovation in its proposed budget. Not only would it be a massive crony scheme using taxpayer dollars to reward select businesses by political appointees, the organization’s own justifications contin
 
An appointments bill, which will clear the North Carolina Senate this week, nominates former high-ranking staffers and politicians to various boards and commissions across the state.
An appointments bill, which will clear the North Carolina Senate this week, nominates former high-ranking staffers and politicians to various boards and commissions across the state.
 
On Wednesday, the North Carolina House Rules Committee voted in favor of changes to Senate Bill 747, laying a framework for major election law changes in the Tar heel state.
On Wednesday, the North Carolina House Rules Committee voted in favor of changes to Senate Bill 747, laying a framework for major election law changes in the Tar heel state.
 
A pair of election integrity bills passed Thursday in the North Carolina Senate. S.B. 747, Election Law Changes, and S.B. 749, No Partisan Advantage in Elections, both passed with a vote of 28-19.
A pair of election integrity bills passed Thursday in the North Carolina Senate. S.B. 747, Election Law Changes, and S.B. 749, No Partisan Advantage in Elections, both passed with a vote of 28-19.
 
A bill that would streamline the process for approving new charter school applications secured passage in the North Carolina Senate on June 20. The measure now heads back to the House for a concurrence vote, after which it would go to Gov. Roy Cooper.
A bill that would streamline the process for approving new charter school applications secured passage in the North Carolina Senate on June 20. The measure now heads back to the House for a concurrence vote, after which it would go to Gov. Roy Cooper.
 
On Tuesday, the Republican-led North Carolina Senate voted to override four of Gov. Roy Cooper’s vetoes, bringing the chamber’s total number of veto overrides this legislative session to all six.
On Tuesday, the Republican-led North Carolina Senate voted to override four of Gov. Roy Cooper’s vetoes, bringing the chamber’s total number of veto overrides this legislative session to all six.
 
Senate Bill 749, “No Partisan Advantage in Elections,” passed along party lines in the North Carolina Senate and now moves on to the state House.
Senate Bill 749, “No Partisan Advantage in Elections,” passed along party lines in the North Carolina Senate and now moves on to the state House.
 
On Tuesday, the North Carolina Senate passed House Bill 750 (H.B. 750), a bill that prohibits the use of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria from being a factor in state investment decisions, by a vote of 29-18.
On Tuesday, the North Carolina Senate passed House Bill 750 (H.B. 750), a bill that prohibits the use of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria from being a factor in state investment decisions, by a vote of 29-18.
 
A bill to create a board for authorizing the creation of new charter schools could soon be up for a vote on the floor of the North Carolina Senate, after passing that chamber’s education committee June 14.
A bill to create a board for authorizing the creation of new charter schools could soon be up for a vote on the floor of the North Carolina Senate, after passing that chamber’s education committee June 14.
 
Praising North Carolina as “one of the foremost leaders in pro-growth state tax reform and relief over the past decade,” the Tax Foundation last week provided some analysis and guidance for the House and Senate tax change proposals.
Praising North Carolina as “one of the foremost leaders in pro-growth state tax reform and relief over the past decade,” the Tax Foundation last week provided some analysis and guidance for the House and Senate tax change proposals.
 
Today, the North Carolina House Committee on K-12 Education approved Senate Bill 49, which would enshrine a Parents’ Bill of Rights into law.
Today, the North Carolina House Committee on K-12 Education approved Senate Bill 49, which would enshrine a Parents’ Bill of Rights into law.
 
A bill under consideration in the North Carolina Senate would ban work requirement exemptions for able-bodied adults without children who are receiving food stamps.
A bill under consideration in the North Carolina Senate would ban work requirement exemptions for able-bodied adults without children who are receiving food stamps.
 
This week, North Carolina House legislators concurred with Senate changes to a bill legalizing sports gambling in the state, advancing the legislation to Governor Roy Cooper’s desk. Cooper has indicated he will sign it into law.
This week, North Carolina House legislators concurred with Senate changes to a bill legalizing sports gambling in the state, advancing the legislation to Governor Roy Cooper’s desk. Cooper has indicated he will sign it into law.
 
On Thursday, the North Carolina Senate approved a bill to make Wake County Commissioner elections more democratic.
On Thursday, the North Carolina Senate approved a bill to make Wake County Commissioner elections more democratic.
 
The North Carolina Senate is considering a bill that would make it easier for military and foreign doctors to practice in this state.
The North Carolina Senate is considering a bill that would make it easier for military and foreign doctors to practice in this state.
 
On Tuesday, North Carolina Senate committee members voted to advance a bill legalizing sports betting in the state. It is calendared for the Senate floor session scheduled to gavel in at 9:30 Wednesday morning.
On Tuesday, North Carolina Senate committee members voted to advance a bill legalizing sports betting in the state. It is calendared for the Senate floor session scheduled to gavel in at 9:30 Wednesday morning.
 
A bipartisan bill that would allow Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina and Delta Dental to reorganize and create a holding company that could transfer billions in surplus policyholder money passed in the Senate Commerce and Insurance Committee Wednesday.
A bipartisan bill that would allow Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina and Delta Dental to reorganize and create a holding company that could transfer billions in surplus policyholder money passed in the Senate Commerce and Insurance Committee Wednesday.
 
The North Carolina House, Senate, and governor have each released their budget proposals for the upcoming biennium
The North Carolina House, Senate, and governor have each released their budget proposals for the upcoming biennium
 
North Carolina Republican lawmakers recently introduced legislation ( HB 823, SB 406) to significantly expand the Opportunity Scholarship Program (OSP). The House approved HB 823 while similar legislation in the Senate is still under consideration.
North Carolina Republican lawmakers recently introduced legislation ( HB 823, SB 406) to significantly expand the Opportunity Scholarship Program (OSP). The House approved HB 823 while similar legislation in the Senate is still under consideration.
 
Included in the North Carolina Senate budget proposal is repealing the State Board of Elections’ (NCSBE) authorization to join the Electronic Registration Information Center, Inc. (ERIC).
Included in the North Carolina Senate budget proposal is repealing the State Board of Elections’ (NCSBE) authorization to join the Electronic Registration Information Center, Inc. (ERIC).
 
Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C., said he intends to serve in Congress with the spirit of North Carolina’s motto, “Esse Quam Videri” — “To Be Rather Than to Seem” — as he gave his maiden speech on the Senate floor Wednesday.
Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C., said he intends to serve in Congress with the spirit of North Carolina’s motto, “Esse Quam Videri” — “To Be Rather Than to Seem” — as he gave his maiden speech on the Senate floor Wednesday.
 

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