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4 months ago
Fairview farmer Jamie Ager launches bid for Congress in NC-11

The 11th District includes Asheville and much of the surrounding region

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4 months ago
Sanders brings national ‘Fighting Oligarchy’ tour to Asheville

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders plans to speak in downtown Asheville on Sunday, Aug. 10

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5 months ago
Former Gov. Roy Cooper to run for Senate in 2026

The former two-term governor will immediately become the front-runner for the Democratic nomination in the race to succeed retiring Republican Sen. Thom Tillis.

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5 months ago
RNC Chair Whatley to run for NC Senate seat with Trump’s backing

President Donald Trump’s daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, passed on running for the seat

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5 months ago
Prather outlines Stein’s vetoes ahead of possible override votes

North Carolina lawmakers are preparing to return to Raleigh next week to consider a slate of vetoed legislation

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5 months ago
Weinert appointed chair as new election board takes office

Members of the Buncombe County Board of Elections were sworn in Tuesday to begin a new two-year term overseeing the administration of local elections.

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5 months ago
2026 Senate map tough for Dems, but GOP has its own headaches

The surprise retirement announcement by Sen. Thom Tillis has set off a frenzied search for a replacement in a state widely seen as Democrats’ top pickup opportunity.

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5 months ago
NC governor vetoes anti-DEI and transgender rights bills

“These mean-spirited bills would marginalize vulnerable people.” — Gov. Josh Stein

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5 months ago
Tillis’ retirement sets off NC Senate seat speculation

North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis’ surprise retirement announcement over the weekend creates a sudden opening in next year’s midterm elections

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6 months ago
NC’s Tillis won’t run in 2026 after opposing Trump’s bill

The announcement came a day after the Republican senator staked out his opposition to President Donald Trump’s tax breaks and spending cuts package