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Confirmed: Michael Whatley is launching his Senate campaign in North Carolina, stepping down from Republican National Committee. #ncpol newsobserver.com/news/politics-…

According to @AndySpecht, reporting, Wiley Nickel is suspending his campaign for Senate following rumors of Roy Cooper’s forthcoming announcement wral.com/amp/22097719/ But, looks like we may still get 1 more Dem in the field #ncpol #ncsen

What's Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Wiley Nickell going to do now that Democratic former Gov. Roy Cooper is running for U.S. Senate? News from @wral @AndySpecht & Jack Hagel. #ncpol wral.com/story/democrat…

These all look fantastic. Wish there was something a little closer but currently scheming on ways to catch at least one.

July 25 Registration Recovery Project update Full analysis here ⤵️ oldnorthstatepolitics.com/2025/07/an-ana… Also, shout-out to Cherokee County where 57% of the original RRP list registrants have been cured! #ncpol #electionadministration

President Donald Trump out with a statement on Michael Whatley #ncpol

. @GibbsKnotts & I have written a few pieces abt how people define the South. We need to include a new definition--the Southern Living South which includes the old Confederacy + DC, WV, MD, OK, KY, and MO. [clip from the @southernliving best of the South 2026 survey]

Registration Recovery Project Update for July 24: 🗳️ 98,625 registered voters remain on the list. 🗳️ Yesterday, 1,365 people cured their registration (total 4,650) 🗳️ 7 people have been added to the RRP More ⤵️ oldnorthstatepolitics.com/2025/07/an-ana… #ncpol #electionadministration

Had a great time at the @AvlWatchdog Boyle and Beer event last night. I wish everyone could hear John Boyle’s opening remarks on the importance of local news & local investigative journalism. It was pure Boyle-funny & smart w/o being preachy. We are lucky to have John in #wnc

It’s now less than three hours before the first Texas redistricting committee hearing and, as of yet, there are no official draft maps for public to engage with and/or comment on. #txlege

“Republican National Committee chair Michael Whatley will run for Senate in North Carolina and will have the blessing of President Donald Trump after his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, opted not to seek the seat..” #ncpol #ncsen politico.com/news/2025/07/2…

Former Gov. Roy Cooper readies to announce decision in U.S. Senate race #ncpol newsobserver.com/news/politics-…

New candidate, Jacob Lawrence, has filed w/ the FEC to run for #nc11 as a Democrat. Remember: 1) this means that they can raise $. Candidate filing to appear on the ballot is in Dec 2) you don’t have to live in the district to run for congress docquery.fec.gov/pdf/811/202507… #ncpol

This is a such a cool program from NC Humanities. I’d love for Anatomy of a Purple State to make the final list, but even if it’s not one of your 5, I still hope you’ll cast a vote. Lots of terrific books on there. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Registration Recovery Program July 23 Update for #ncpol: 🗳️ 99,989 people remain on the RRP list 🗳️ 3,285 people have cured their registration or dropped off the list for other reasons. 🗳️ 6 voters have been added to the list For background & details: oldnorthstatepolitics.com/2025/07/an-ana…

Registration Recovery Program Update (#ncpol). Summary table ⤵️ Details: oldnorthstatepolitics.com/2025/07/an-ana…