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Governor Pat McCrory stands outside the Hillsborough GOP office during his campaign for re-election on October 17.

Margin between Cooper and McCrory widens amid concerns about Durham County vote

By Kent McDonald | November 28

The race between Gov. Pat McCrory and Democratic gubernatorial candidate and Attorney General Roy Cooper remains unresolved despite a growing vote margin ...

North Carolina criticized for potential voter suppression

By Davis McKinney | November 22

Despite a court ruling overturning North Carolina’s voter ID law — which was ruled discriminatory — concerns regarding voter suppression in the ...

Challenges to Roy Cooper's gubernatorial win continue

By Cole Stanley | November 22

Almost two weeks have passed since Election Day, and the Tar Heel state still can’t be certain who its governor will be on inauguration day in January. ...

Jason Roberts, right, speaks to the attendees about the connections between the polls and election results as the rest of the panel looks on.

Panel discusses political factors of presidential election

By Colleen Moir | November 17

On Thursday afternoon, professors from the political science, public policy and sociology departments participated in a panel to discuss issues relating ...

Q&A with N.C. Rep. Cecil Brockman on coming out as bisexual

By Neecole Bostick | November 16

Shortly before the November election, N.C. Rep. Cecil Brockman, D-Guilford, came out as bisexual.

Governor’s race remains up in the air as McCrory prepares challenge

By Sam Killenberg | November 14

With tens of thousands of provisional and absentee ballots yet to be counted, the N.C. gubernatorial election is still undecided.

View from the Hill: SNL addresses Trump's win, attempts to give hope

By Kent McDonald | November 13

Following Tuesday's presidential election, "Saturday Night Live" started with a cathartic performance by Hillary Clinton (Kate McKinnon), who played a ...

North Carolina Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Roy Cooper speaks at the North Carolina Democratic Party in Raleigh.

Clear gubernatorial result will not be available for days

By Kent McDonald | November 9

For much of Tuesday night, incumbent Gov. Pat McCrory and Attorney General and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Roy Cooper were neck and neck in the ...

Approximately 16,000 people turned out on Hooker Fields to see President Obama speak on Wednesday.

A look back on a year of irregular campaigning

By Benji Schwartz | November 9

While the election night that defied all predictions may be on most voters’ minds for the coming days, it’s important to remember the night only came ...

The Council of the State shifts Republican

By Caroline Metzler | November 9

The Council of State in North Carolina shifted Republican as of the time this article was sent to print, with six Republican seats under the governor ...

Voting hours extended in two NC counties after electronic voting issues

By Danielle Chemtob | November 8

The Southern Coalition for Social Justice filed a lawsuit Tuesday on behalf of Democracy North Carolina to keep polls in Durham County open until 9 p.m. ...

Clinton hosts final campaign rally in Raleigh as election day begins

By Kent McDonald | November 8

As the clock struck midnight Tuesday morning, Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton arrived in Raleigh to deliver her final pitch to the ...

2016 Elections: The State of the Races

By Benji Schwartz and From staff and wire reports | November 8

Today, Americans in 50 states will go to the ballot to choose a new president, Americans in 24 states will have to make a choice for their representation ...

Observers have noted more cases of voter intimidation in 2016

By Sam Killenberg | November 8

With millions of voters in this crucial swing state casting their ballots today, both sides of the political spectrum will be watching the polls for electoral ...

With presidential polls even, North Carolina plays a key role nationally

By Olivia Slagle | November 8

With three races too close to predict before Election Day, North Carolina has emerged as one of the most watched — and important — swing states of ...

Donald Trump held a rally in Raleigh at the JS Dorton Arena on the NC State Fairgrounds Monday afternoon.

Donald Trump makes last pitch to North Carolina

By Kent McDonald | November 8

On the eve of the election, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump addressed an audience at the J.S. Dorton Arena at the NC State Fairgrounds, making ...

DOJ to monitor North Carolina voting sites on Election Day

By Kelsey Mason | November 8

The U.S. Department of Justice announced Monday it will send federal officials to monitor 28 states on Election Day, including five counties in North ...

Higher education divides McCrory and Cooper in gubernatorial race

By Paige Colpo | November 8

Higher education funding has become a central issue to the gubernatorial race on which Democratic candidate and Attorney General Roy Cooper and Gov. Pat ...

Burr vows to block Supreme Court nominees under Clinton

By Vincent Veerbeek | November 8

Sen. Richard Burr of North Carolina said last month he will continue to block any Supreme Court justice nominations by Democratic presidential candidate ...

North Carolina sees historic turnout with over 3 million early votes

By Cole Stanley | November 8

As of Monday, the Tar Heel state set a new record in early voting with over three million early votes cast for Tuesday’s general election.