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The contribution limit for candidates and political committees in North Carolina has increased as mandated by state law. The previous limit was capped at $5,600. The new limit is now $6,400 and took effect on January 1 of the new […]

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The North Carolina General Assembly passed House Bill 605, delaying the 2022 primary elections to June 7. The primary elections were already delayed by the state Supreme Court due to ongoing litigation over redistricting from March 8 to May 17. […]

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The North Carolina Supreme Court ordered the 2022 primary elections be delayed two months from March 8 to May 17. The order comes in response to lawsuits filed challenging the recently approved redistricting maps. The order also suspends candidate filing […]

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North Carolina Senate Bill 722 became law without the governor’s signature on June 28. The bill will delay certain municipal elections from 2021 to 2022 to accommodate delays in redistricting based upon 2020 Census data. This delay will effectively extend […]

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The North Carolina State Board of Elections has announced an increase in the limits on contributions made to candidates. The limit will increase from $5,400 to $5,600 due to the 2.8% rise in the consumer price index from 2018 to […]

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N. Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper - by NCDOTcommunications

Inauguration festivities for Gov. Roy Cooper and other statewide officials will be held as a limited event on January 9 in Raleigh. Due to ongoing pandemic concerns, attendance at the inauguration will be limited to family, staff, and media. However, […]

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North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper defeated Republican challenger Dan Forest to win reelection. The election was close heading into the evening, but Cooper secured his second term in office. Republican Mark Robinson defeated Democrat Yvonne Holley to become North Carolina’s […]

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North Carolina’s General Assembly has extended the legislative session to adjourn sine die on September 3. This extension will allow for consideration of matters related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Registered lobbyists who make an expenditure on legislators and legislative employees […]

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After a prolonged standoff with the state’s Democratic governor, President Donald Trump says Republicans will seek another state instead of North Carolina to hold its August convention. Gov. Roy Cooper rejected a proposal for a full convention and insisted on […]

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Secretary of State Elaine F. Marshall has announced a grace period to file the first quarter lobbyist and principal reports due April 22. This comes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the importance of social distancing, Penalties for failure […]

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March 24, 2020  •  

North Carolina Runoff Election Postponed

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The North Carolina Board of Elections issued an emergency executive order postponing the runoff election in the Republican primary for the 11th Congressional District. The election will be moved from May 12 to June 23 to accommodate concerns regarding the […]

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The North Carolina General Assembly adjourned the regular session until April 28 after meeting for a single day. The Senate attempted but failed to override vetoes by Gov. Roy Cooper on teacher pay and the budget. Before adjourning, lawmakers unanimously […]

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November 21, 2019  •  

North Carolina Legislature Adjourns

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The North Carolina General Assembly adjourned after finalizing a replacement map for congressional districts. Legislators extended the legislative session to redraw the map due to state judges blocking lines drawn in 2016 from being used next year. The session was […]

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A replacement map for North Carolina’s congressional districts was finalized with new lines drawn to address alleged extreme partisan bias. The map was redrawn after state judges blocked lines drawn in 2016 from being used next year. The judges ruled […]

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