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4 judicial seats on ’26 statewide ballot
RALEIGH — Seats on North Carolina’s two top courts will be on the ballot in 2026: one on the Supreme Court and three on the Court of Appeals. All four seats are currently held by […]
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Hall sworn in as North Carolina’s new speaker of the house
RALEIGH — Caldwell County’s Rep. Destin Hall (R-Granite Falls) was unanimously elected as the first millennial in state history to hold the role of North Carolina Speaker of the House. With his wife by his […]
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NC Supreme Court case could affect voter fraud claims
RALEIGH — An attorney representing voters accused of fraud in the 2016 election warned the state’s highest court that their eventual decision could allow political operatives to make voter fraud allegations without consequence — but […]
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Battle over recusals color NC Supreme Court cases on redistricting, voter ID
RALEIGH — Republican leaders of the N.C. General Assembly filed motions on Jan. 6 calling for two state Supreme Court justices, Sam Ervin IV and Anita Earls, to recuse themselves from the court case deciding […]
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SHELTON and TERRAZAS: Democrats should think twice before forcing recusal of conservative justices
We are dyed-in-the-wool North Carolinians. Our love of law and policy was born in the uniquely purple tension that permeates nearly every aspect of life in our state. Like many of you, we’re used to […]
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GOP adds two to NC Supreme Court, sweep Court of Appeals races
RALEIGH — Republicans will have at least two seats on the N.C. Supreme Court in 2021 with victories by former state Sen. Tamara Barringer and N.C. Court of Appeals Judge Phil Berger Jr. on Election […]
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Barringer wins seat on N.C. Supreme Court
RALEIGH — In the N.C. Supreme Court race between appointed Democratic incumbent Justice Mark Davis and Republican Tamara Barringer, Barringer defeated Davis by over 130,000 votes to win an eight-year term on the court. Barringer, […]
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Republican candidates in judicial races pick up key endorsements
RALEIGH — Republican candidates in judicial races have picked up key endorsements from business and law enforcement this week. The North Carolina State Troopers Association (NCTA) has given its endorsement to the three Republicans running […]
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Virtual forum held for N.C. Supreme Court candidates
RALEIGH — The Federalist Society’s Triangle and Cape Fear Lawyers Chapters hosted a virtual forum for the North Carolina Supreme Court candidates on Sept. 10. The forum was moderated by Donna Martinez, Vice President of […]