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Once upon a time Republicans took North Carolina for granted in their presidential campaigning. The same could equally be said for Democrats and the governor’s mansion. Today, North Carolina may be headed towards a new normal.
Brent Laurentz with the North Carolina Center for Voter Education weighs in on the importance of voting in local elections.
County officials Monday approved a Wake Tech bond for the November ballot, a business grant for NetApp, a facelift for the sixth floor of the courthouse and a new downtown school.
No matter how this year’s elections shake out, Republicans will maintain the majority on Wake’s County Commission. But if Dems hope to retake the majority any time soon, they’ll need to win all three seats this year.
Even as news spread Tuesday of the amendment’s passage, opponents gathered to plan for the future.
In Tuesday’s primary, four of Wake County’s five GOP politicians seeking higher office managed to stay alive or win their seats outright. We take a look at the school board members and county commissioners who looked to move up the political ladder.
A few of the images from Tuesday’s election. Click on an image to view full size.
A roundup of the Congressional and state legislature races. Incumbents came out on top. And, in a hotly contested congressional race, George Holding defeated Paul Coble.
Wake Elections Director Cherie Poucher talks about the ballot counting process ahead of the primary election May 8.
Join the Raleigh Public Record and the NC Center for Voter Education for a free Election Night Party next Tuesday.
