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Who are the 100,000 NC voters with incomplete registrations? What our analysis shows These voters must provide updated registration information before the next election or risk barriers to making their ballots count.

Over 100,000 NC voters must update their registrations or risk barriers to voting in future elections.

Here's our analysis of the age, party, race and geography of the affected voters #ncpol
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NC News Roundup: Trump administration files suit over NC voter registrations; disagreement over ferry tolls on the coast The Trump administration is joining the battle over voter registrations in NC.

Guest-hosting the Due South NC news round-up this week with panelists @kyleingram.bsky.social, @samwalkerobxnews.com and Mary Helen Moore.

Listen and catch up on everything from #ncga budget news to flounder fishing and Outer Banks dining: www.wunc.org/show/due-sou... #ncpol

Griffin concedes NC Supreme Court race, ending unprecedented effort to overturn election Griffin’s concession puts to bed a contentious and chaotic saga in NC politics, one that has raised substantial questions about democracy and may impact the state’s elections for years to come.

Jefferson Griffin concedes NC Supreme Court race, ending unprecedented effort to overturn election. Griffin says he will not appeal a federal judge's ruling against him. Board of Elections will certify Allison Riggs as winner. (Via @kyleingram.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/politic... #ncpol

Federal judge orders NC to certify Riggs as winner in Supreme Court election The decision could bring an end to nearly six months of legal battles over the Republican candidate’s attempt to overturn his loss.

NEW: Federal judge rules against Jefferson Griffin's effort to overturn NC Supreme Court election, orders state to certify Riggs as winner.

However, the order is stayed for 7 days so Griffin can appeal. #ncpol
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In contested Supreme Court race, NC Republicans test their ability to overturn an election NC could change the rules after the election is over, and throw out enough ballots to change the outcome. There are several ways that’s unprecedented.

NC could change the rules after the election is over, and throw out enough ballots to change the outcome. There are several ways that’s unprecedented. #ncpol

✍️ A special report by @kyleingram.bsky.social

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NC Court of Appeals gives 65,000 challenged voters 15 days to prove eligibility The majority wrote that, even though they have the authority to completely throw out the contested ballots, they decided to instead mandate a cure period for most of the challenged voters.

NEW: In split decision, NC Court of Appeals rules in Republican Jefferson Griffin's favor in his challenge of 65,000 votes.

However, they order a 15-day cure period, rather than immediately throwing out all ballots #ncpol
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NC Republicans file sweeping bill targeting transgender rights to bathrooms, documents The bill reignites a contentious debate over transgender bathroom access that roiled the state in 2016 following the passage of HB2.

NC Republicans file sweeping bill targeting transgender rights to bathrooms, documents. It affects ability of trans people to use restrooms or get legal documents aligned to their gender identity.(Via @kyleingram.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/politic... #nced #ncpol #ncga

NC Republicans file sweeping bill targeting transgender rights to bathrooms, documents The bill reignites a contentious debate over transgender bathroom access that roiled the state in 2016 following the passage of HB2.

Will NC pass another HB 2?

Nearly 10 years after the infamous "Bathroom Bill" was enacted, Senate Republicans introduced a similar bill this morning that also targets transgender people's access to updated legal documents #ncpol
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Hey Billy! In concurring opinions earlier in the case several Supreme Court justices wrote that they expected the matter would eventually come before them. I’d also assume whichever party loses at the Court of Appeals will quickly appeal that ruling.

Interview: NC GOP chair defends challenge of 65,000 votes in Supreme Court election While Judge Jefferson Griffin has declined to comment on his effort to overturn the election results, the chair of the NC GOP, which has joined in his lawsuit, sat down for an interview with The N&O.

NEW: Jefferson Griffin has repeatedly declined to comment on his challenge of 65,000 votes in the Supreme Court race — but he isn’t bringing the case alone.

The N&O sat down with Jason Simmons, chair of the NC GOP, to ask why the party is fighting to overturn the election. #ncpol

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Black NC lawmakers blast Republican effort to ban DEI in state government Sen. Kandie Smith said the bill could make it possible to “impeach me from office because I’m Black.”

Black North Carolina lawmakers blast Republican effort to ban DEI in state government. Sen. Kandie Smith said at a news conference today that the bill means they could 'impeach me from office because I’m Black.' (Via @kyleingram.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/politic... #ncpol #ncga #nced

"It’s craven. He’s basically fearful of Trump."

Marty Baron, former executive editor of the Washington Post, interprets what Jeff Bazos announced this morning. open.substack.com/pub/zeteo/p/...

‘A sleeping giant.’ Republican NC auditor talks DMV, DEI and new election powers Dave Boliek is poised to become the only state auditor in the country responsible for overseeing elections.

Dave Boliek is poised to become the only state auditor in the country responsible for overseeing elections. #ncpol

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NC’s Mark Robinson drops lawsuit against CNN for reporting on graphic, racist comments The defamation lawsuit came after CNN published a story linking the North Carolina Republican to a series of racist and sexually graphic online comments.

NC’s Mark Robinson drops lawsuit against CNN for reporting on graphic, racist comments. Robinson says it would be a ‘futile effort’ to continue the litigation. He says he doesn’t have plans to run again for elected office. (Via @kyleingram.bsky.social) #ncpol www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

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A timeline of NC’s complicated legal battle over the 2024 Supreme Court election Over two months since Election Day, the state has still not officially declared a winner and the race has been upended by protracted legal challenges.

The FAQ is linked above and the timeline is linked here:
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Have questions about NC’s contested Supreme Court election? We’ve got answers The challenge to North Carolina’s Supreme Court election grows more complicated by the day. Voters caught up in the turmoil have questions about how the race got here and how it may be resolved.

The legal battle over NC's Supreme Court election has persisted for over 2 months and grows more complicated by the day.

That's why we've put together an FAQ and timeline to help make sense of the fight and the 60,000 votes that are at stake #ncpol
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NC Supreme Court blocks state from certifying Riggs as the winner in high court election The State Board of Elections is now temporarily blocked from certifying Allison Riggs as the winner in the Supreme Court election while the court considers her opponent’s challenge of 60,000 ballots.

NEW: The NC Supreme Court's Republican majority blocked the state from certifying Democrat Allison Riggs as the winner in her race for the high court.

She leads her opponent, Jefferson Griffin, by 734 votes following 2 recounts of the results. #ncpol
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Federal judge sends Republican challenge of 60,000 ballots back to NC Supreme Court The state Supreme Court, which has a 5 to 2 Republican majority, will now hear Jefferson Griffin’s challenge of over 60,000 ballots cast in his race to ascend to the high court.

Federal judge sends Republican challenge of 60,000 ballots back to NC Supreme Court. The decision is a win for Jefferson Griffin. The Court’s GOP majority could now throw out the ballots to give Griffin win over Allison Riggs. (Via @kyleingram.bsky.social) #ncpol www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

With results certified, Democrats officially break NC GOP’s supermajority — by one seat Without a supermajority, Republicans will find it more difficult to override vetoes from newly elected Democratic Gov. Josh Stein.

With results certified, Democrats officially break NC GOP’s supermajority — by one seat. State Board of Elections certified Bryan Cohn’s 228-vote win over Rep. Frank Sossamon after dismissing GOP challenges. (Via @kyleingram.bsky.social) #ncpol #ncga www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

Republican Griffin asks NC Supreme Court to intervene in his challenge of 60,000 ballots Griffin, who trails Democrat Allison Riggs by 734 votes following two recounts, is asking the North Carolina Supreme Court to stop certification of the election.

Republican Jefferson Griffin has asked the NC Supreme Court to intervene in his challenge of over 60,000 ballots and stay certification of the election.

Griffin trails Democrat Allison Riggs by 734 votes following two recounts. #ncpol
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NC Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson pays $35,000 after investigation finds campaign violations An audit found that he accepted contributions from prohibited donors, took donations over the maximum limit and used campaign money for personal expenses.

NEW: Mark Robinson's campaign paid $35,000 in a settlement agreement with the NC State Board of Elections after an investigation found a string of campaign finance violations. #ncpol
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Stein and Cooper sue NC Republicans over changes to State Highway Patrol in powers bill “This law threatens public safety, fractures the chain of command during a crisis, and thwarts the will of voters,” Gov.-elect Josh Stein said in a statement.

Stein and Cooper sue NC Republicans over changes to State Highway Patrol in powers bill. They called SB382 an “unconstitutional and dangerous power grab” but didn't go after other items in law such as elections changes. (Via @kyleingram.bsky.social) #ncpol #NCGA
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Breaking:

NC Republicans overturn Cooper’s veto, taking power from Stein and other Democrats

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The NC State Board of Elections voted to dismiss Republican Jefferson Griffin's challenge of over 60,000 ballots in the state Supreme Court race.

The race may not be over yet, though. Griffin could appeal the ruling in court. #ncpol
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NC won't conduct a full hand recount in the state Supreme Court race after two initial reviews showed Democrat Allison Riggs maintaining her lead over Republican Jefferson Griffin #ncpol
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NEW: Black voters were twice as likely as white voters to have their ballots challenged in election protests filed by Republican Jefferson Griffin in the NC Supreme Court race #ncpol
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Start your week in #ncpol #ncga with our Under the Dome podcast. Host @dawnbvaughan.bsky.social and reporters @kyleingram.bsky.social and @koriedean.bsky.social talk about the power in SB 382, which the House plans to override this week. www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...