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MATTHEWS: Stage being set in 2026 North Carolina Senate race

July 31, 2025 Stacey Matthews

The 2020 Senate race between Republican Sen. Thom Tillis and his Democratic challenger, former North Carolina state Sen. Cal Cunningham, ended up being the most expensive one in American history, with Tillis emerging victorious after […]

Roy Cooper officially enters Senate race

July 28, 2025 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — Former Gov. Roy Cooper made official what has been speculated since his second term in the Executive Mansion ended: He’s running for U.S. Senate. “I have thought on it and prayed about it, […]

Stein won’t appeal ruling in state highway patrol lawsuit

July 27, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein will not appeal the ruling in the lawsuit over control of the appointment of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol’s chief. “I brought this lawsuit to ensure that our public […]

Cooper, Whatley to enter 2026 race for Tillis’ Senate seat

July 24, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Former North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and Republican National Chairman Michael Whatley will be entering the race for Sen. Thom Tillis’ seat in 2026. Multiple outlets have reported on Cooper’s intention to […]

State Health Plan transgender surgery case ruling vacated by SCOTUS

July 11, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — The U.S. Supreme Court has vacated and remanded a ruling back to the lower courts for appropriate action in a case involving a lawsuit against the North Carolina State Health Plan. The case, Kadel […]

NC Democratic Congressman Don Davis considering run for Tillis Senate Seat

July 8, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — North Carolina Congressman Don Davis (D-Snow Hill) is exploring getting into the 2026 North Carolina U.S. Senate race following Republican Sen. Thom Tillis’ announcement that he will not seek reelection. The news was […]

Stein vetoes 7 more bills, bringing his total to 11

July 7, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein issued seven more vetoes, bringing his total number of vetoes since taking office in January to 11. Stein’s latest vetoes have him passing his predecessor Roy Cooper, who had vetoed […]

Speculation swirls on ’26 candidates for Tillis’ Senate seat

July 2, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Speculation is swirling about which candidates will lead the field for U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis’ seat following his announcement he will not seek reelection in 2026. Republicans and Democrats alike reacted with praise […]

Bill altering emissions reductions awaits signature

June 27, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — A bill altering the schedule for reduction in emissions in the state has been sent to Gov. Josh Stein for his signature. Senate Bill 266, filed by Sens. Tim Moffitt (R-Henderson), Warren Daniel […]

Stein, SC governor call on Trump administration to keep offshore drilling moratorium