Analysis
A (not-so) Brief History of Party Switchers
When state Rep. Tricia Cotham switched parties last week, she made national headlines and sent shockwaves through North Carolina's media and political class. And rightfully so - Cotham was a lifelong Democrat, and her switch handed Republicans an official...
Voter Registration by Race and Ethnicity
It almost goes without saying that race plays a big role in North Carolina politics. And it will surprise no one to learn that North Carolina’s electorate has grown more racially and ethnically diverse over the last decade. But by how much? And where are the most...
Voter Registration by Party
The charts and maps below detail current voter registration by party in every county in North Carolina, as well as changes in registration since 2012. Over the past decade, the total number of registered voters in North Carolina has increased by 20%, adding more...