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A federal judge ruled on Tuesday that Texas's new map was likely unconstitutional.
A federal judge ruled on Tuesday that Texas's new map was likely unconstitutional.
 
North Carolina lawmakers met in Raleigh on Monday to review newly proposed congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
North Carolina lawmakers met in Raleigh on Monday to review newly proposed congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
 
Plaintiffs challenging a recent ruling in a federal North Carolina redistricting lawsuit have asked the full 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals to consider the case.
Plaintiffs challenging a recent ruling in a federal North Carolina redistricting lawsuit have asked the full 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals to consider the case.
 
A watchdog called for the nonprofit status of Fair Fight Action to be revoked.
A watchdog called for the nonprofit status of Fair Fight Action to be revoked.
 
obtains court order blocking funds from O'Rork and Soros PAC
 
"We are a menace to not only free people everywhere, but we are a menace to peaceful people everywhere at this point."
"We are a menace to not only free people everywhere, but we are a menace to peaceful people everywhere at this point."
 
Moyers also pursued the ministry, becoming ordained as a Baptist minister in 1954.
Moyers also pursued the ministry, becoming ordained as a Baptist minister in 1954.
 
Decision is a win for election integrity. NC should do the same.
Decision is a win for election integrity. NC should do the same.
 
Legislators disagreed during North Carolina’s recent round of redistricting on whether the General Assembly had to conduct a racially polarized voting analysis.
Legislators disagreed during North Carolina’s recent round of redistricting on whether the General Assembly had to conduct a racially polarized voting analysis.
 
Sometimes there are legitimate non-political reasons for districts to have funny shapes.
 
The Republican National Committee, North Carolina Republican Party, and two local GOP officials seek to intervene in three federal lawsuits challenging the state's new election law.
The Republican National Committee, North Carolina Republican Party, and two local GOP officials seek to intervene in three federal lawsuits challenging the state's new election law.
 
RALEIGH: Yesterday, Governor Roy Cooper and Attorney General Josh Stein filed an amicus brief in federal court that urges the court to address racial discrimination in the State senate map that violates the Voting Rights Act by diluting the power of Black voters.
RALEIGH: Yesterday, Governor Roy Cooper and Attorney General Josh Stein filed an amicus brief in federal court that urges the court to address racial discrimination in the State senate map that violates the Voting Rights Act by diluting the power of Black voters.
 
The North Carolina General Assembly is expected to have its new legislative and congressional maps ready this week.
The North Carolina General Assembly is expected to have its new legislative and congressional maps ready this week.
 
On Monday, the state Senate Redistricting and Elections Committee passed S.B. 757, which could become the lines for North Carolina’s fourteen U.S. Congressional districts.
On Monday, the state Senate Redistricting and Elections Committee passed S.B. 757, which could become the lines for North Carolina’s fourteen U.S. Congressional districts.
 
Alabama and South Carolina cases could set goalposts for Voting Rights Act compliance
 
A federal judge, appointed by former President Barack Obama, upheld Republicans’ redrawn congressional maps in Georgia, on Thursday.
A federal judge, appointed by former President Barack Obama, upheld Republicans’ redrawn congressional maps in Georgia, on Thursday.
 
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.
 
A retirees' group working with high-profile Democratic lawyer Marc Elias is suing in federal court to block North Carolina's 30-day residency requirement for voters.
A retirees' group working with high-profile Democratic lawyer Marc Elias is suing in federal court to block North Carolina's 30-day residency requirement for voters.
 
The General Assembly will draw congressional and state legislative maps in October
 
The new redistricted congressional and legislative maps passed by our legislature are not surprising to those who have followed this hyper partisan General Assembly.
The new redistricted congressional and legislative maps passed by our legislature are not surprising to those who have followed this hyper partisan General Assembly.
 
President Joe Biden recently said that he “literally” convinced the late Senator Strom Thurmond (R-SC) to vote for the Civil Rights Act — a statement critics quickly questioned on at least two points.
President Joe Biden recently said that he “literally” convinced the late Senator Strom Thurmond (R-SC) to vote for the Civil Rights Act — a statement critics quickly questioned on at least two points.
 
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Alabama’s congressional map was a racial gerrymander
 
Taking private property from one owner to convey it to another private owner should be stopped
Taking private property from one owner to convey it to another private owner should be stopped
 
Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis beats President Joe Biden in a hypothetical head-to-head matchup for president 44% to 41%, according to a new Civitas poll of likely generation election voters in North Carolina.
Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis beats President Joe Biden in a hypothetical head-to-head matchup for president 44% to 41%, according to a new Civitas poll of likely generation election voters in North Carolina.
 
On Wednesday, North Carolina legislators took a step toward repealing the literacy test requirement from the N.C. Constitution. Legislators heard House Bill 44 in the Judiciary 2 committee Wednesday. The bill would place a constitutional amendment on the 2024 general election ballot.
On Wednesday, North Carolina legislators took a step toward repealing the literacy test requirement from the N.C. Constitution. Legislators heard House Bill 44 in the Judiciary 2 committee Wednesday. The bill would place a constitutional amendment on the 2024 general election ballot.
 
I spoke in favor of House Bill 44, removing the literacy test from the North Carolina Constitution at a meeting of the House Judiciary Committee on the morning of March 1. My prepared comments are below:
I spoke in favor of House Bill 44, removing the literacy test from the North Carolina Constitution at a meeting of the House Judiciary Committee on the morning of March 1. My prepared comments are below:
 
The Georgia secretary of state’s office is investigating failed gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams’ New Georgia Project for “financial irregularities.”
The Georgia secretary of state’s office is investigating failed gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams’ New Georgia Project for “financial irregularities.”
 
The literacy test should be removed from the North Carolina Constitution
 
State Senate Leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, wants to remove North Carolina’s Jim Crow-era literacy test for voters. It “ought to be out of our constitution,” Berger said.
State Senate Leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, wants to remove North Carolina’s Jim Crow-era literacy test for voters. It “ought to be out of our constitution,” Berger said.
 
Our president wants to change up the presidential selection process by moving the first primary from Iowa to South Carolina, claiming the Palmetto state is more representative of the rest of the country.
Our president wants to change up the presidential selection process by moving the first primary from Iowa to South Carolina, claiming the Palmetto state is more representative of the rest of the country.
 
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday sided with Wisconsin Republicans challenging “redistricting” efforts from Democrats in the state, throwing out legislative maps drawn by Democratic Governor Tony Evers and adopted by its highest court, The Washington Post reported.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday sided with Wisconsin Republicans challenging “redistricting” efforts from Democrats in the state, throwing out legislative maps drawn by Democratic Governor Tony Evers and adopted by its highest court, The Washington Post reported.
 
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