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Cooper, Whatley pitted in Senate race

March 13, 2026 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Former Gov. Roy Cooper and former Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley secured their party nominations during last week’s U.S. Senate primary. Unofficially and before provisional totals were added, 824,798 Democratic votes and […]

Races to watch ahead of NC’s March primaries

January 29, 2026 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — With the March 3 primary approaching and early voting underway, there are several key races worth keeping an eye on. Key General Assembly races include the primary between Trump-endorsed Senate Leader Phil Berger […]

Durham resolution takes on ICE raids

September 11, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — The Durham City Council unanimously passed a resolution proclaiming the city to be a “Fourth Amendment Workplace” during its Sept. 5 meeting. “The City of Durham has historically pursued equity and safety for […]

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Foushee wins Democratic primary to succeed Price in Congress

May 18, 2022 North State Journal Staff

RALEIGH — Orange County State Sen. Valerie Foushee beat Durham County Commissioner Nida Allam and musician Clay Aiken to win the Democratic nomination in the state’s 4th Congressional District. Foushee is the overwhelming favorite to […]

‘Squad’-backing PAC adds two NC candidates

March 31, 2022 Matt Mercer

RALEIGH — A fundraising PAC once aligned with Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Cheri Beasley is now bundling donations for two NC congressional candidates. Lead The Way 2022, which is affiliated with controversial Missouri U.S. Rep. Cori […]

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Clay Aiken finds rough reception compared to ‘14 campaign

January 19, 2022 Matt Mercer

RALEIGH — Musician Clay Aiken, who last week announced his intent to run for Congress in the new Triangle-area 6th District, has come under fire from other candidates and influential progressives for his late entry […]