We finally got our hands on the 2024 primary election voter file so this week we’re taking a high-level look at who turned out to vote in the Democratic and Republican primaries. 1.8 million ballots were cast, comprised of 40% Republican and 30% Democratic and 30%...

This week, we’re looking at first quarter fundraising and the more than $14 million hauled in by statewide candidates and candidates for the NC House and Senate. The Q1 report covers money raised from January 1 through February 17. Our accounting includes the 48-hour...

There's a debate over the future of North Carolina's politics and whether the state will trend more Republican or Democratic over the next few election cycles. It goes something like this: Some political observers say the explosive growth in our metro areas - the...