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A North Carolina State Primary Race Separated by 23 Votes is Likely to End Up in Court After a Second Recount

March 23, 2026March 23, 2026

A North Carolina state senate primary race separated by only 23 votes and marred by accusations of dirty tricks and dark money, will face a partial second recount. Like last year’s state supreme court race, this one is likely headed to court.

Developments in North Carolina and Indiana Congressional Map Gerrymandering, as Trump Quest for More GOP Seats Continues

November 30, 2025November 30, 2025

North Carolina’s mid-decade gerrymandering appears to have prevailed against pro-voter court challenges, and party allegiance has apparently prevailed in the Indiana Senate, which may gerrymander its congressional map after all.

NC Legislature Approves Gerrymander to Add Another GOP Congressional Seat, But Dilutes Black Voting Power in the Process

October 23, 2025October 24, 2025

The North Carolina legislature passed a new gerrymandered congressional map October 22nd, likely adding a GOP congressional seat to offset expected 2026 midterm losses in the U.S. House. Legislators diluted Black voting power to do it, but say it was for partisan reasons.

North Carolina Plans to Gerrymander a GOP Seat to Help Retain Control of the U.S. House in 2026

October 15, 2025October 15, 2025

North Carolina already has an “F” grade from the Princeton Gerrymandering Project for having extremely uncompetitive voting districts. Nonetheless, its state house speaker announced Oct. 13th the legislature would gerrymander another GOP congressional seat before the 2026 midterms. It’s the latest GOP attempt to cling to power in the U.S. House.

Appeals Court Affirms North Carolina’s Jim Crow-Era Returning Felon Voting Law is Unconstitutional, and Questions Why It Wasn’t Repealed

September 24, 2025September 24, 2025

The striking down of an 1877 Jim Crow-era law making it a crime for citizens convicted of a felony to vote when their rights had not yet been restored was affirmed by a federal appeals court Sept. 12th. Judges asked why the North Carolina legislature had not already repealed the law.

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A North Carolina State Primary Race Separated by 23 Votes is Likely to End Up in Court After a Second Recount

Developments in North Carolina and Indiana Congressional Map Gerrymandering, as Trump Quest for More GOP Seats Continues

NC Legislature Approves Gerrymander to Add Another GOP Congressional Seat, But Dilutes Black Voting Power in the Process

North Carolina Plans to Gerrymander a GOP Seat to Help Retain Control of the U.S. House in 2026

Appeals Court Affirms North Carolina’s Jim Crow-Era Returning Felon Voting Law is Unconstitutional, and Questions Why It Wasn’t Repealed