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One of the NC election bills is fairly bipartisan. The other has only GOP support. Gov. Stein said he will veto that bill.

For a so-called short session, a lot happened at the NC General Assembly in 2026, but a few issues also remain unresolved.

The LGC plays an important role in financial matters surrounding local governments in NC, but what it is may be less clear to most people.

First elections bill from NC Senate gets broad support. The second one draws a lot of pushback from Democrats over a range of provisions.

A retired guardsman who says NC National Guard repeatedly tried to silence his critical Facebook posts claims victory in legal settlement.

Poor working conditions, lack of support staff, lower salary than promised and doubts about ballot security drove Anson’s director to resign.

Early voting sites at UNCG and NC A&T are key issue for the Guilford County Board of Elections. Nonunanimous decision goes to State Board.

State audit shows Rocky Mount utility customers not double-billed. But it also points to more than $30k in late payments from council members.

Decisions by state and local election boards in NC over early voting sites and handling of personnel issues face pushback over partisanship.

Dallas Woodhouse resigned from NC auditor’s office as more of his pressure on county election boards over early voting plans came to light.

Raises for teachers and cops prompted Gov. Stein to accept the state budget despite objections to numerous other tax and policy measures.

About a year late, NC legislators agree on budget with a range of pay increases and tax cuts. It gets broad support but not everyone pleased.

Despite passage by NC House, omnibus elections bill may not have the bipartisan backing to survive a veto and may not fare well in NC Senate.

Two legislators step away, allowing NC House GOP to override vetoes of three DEI bills and an immigration bill despite Democratic opposition.

City makes strides with budget passage, avoids state LGC financial takeover. But Rocky Mount has long road after nearly running out of money.

Unaffiliated Moore Co. municipal and school board officeholders cry foul over effort to squeeze them out with switch to partisan elections.

Some movement seems to be taking place on controversial provisions in a massive NC election bill, but several outcomes remain possible.

Final version of NC omnibus elections bill and if it could survive a veto remain to be seen. Proposals include wide range of measures.

Legislation to ax NC early voting days in primary and general elections in various ways is under discussion, but the outcome is uncertain.

Onslow legislators who dislike outcome of Jacksonville elections push to change how city elects council, could reduce Black representation.