That level of spending on a state legislative primary is unprecedented in North Carolina, political experts say.
Bryan Anderson
Bryan Anderson is a politics reporter for The Assembly, covering state government and anchoring our twice-weekly politics newsletter, The Caucus. He previously covered elections, voting access, and state government for WRAL-TV, The Associated Press, and The News & Observer.
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Inside the Intensely Personal Battle to Be the GOP Nominee in Eastern NC
Before a Republican can attempt to oust U.S. Rep. Don Davis in the 1st District, they must navigate a five-way primary.
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16 More Primaries to Watch in 2026
A handful of state legislative, judicial, and even congressional races haven’t gotten much attention but are worth tracking ahead of the March 3 primary.
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Top Primaries to Watch in 2026
The showdown in Rockingham County has gotten the most attention, but there are a number of juicy intraparty battles.
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70,000 Voters Must Fix Their Registrations or Face Hurdle at the Polls
Unless they update their registration information, these voters will have to cast a provisional ballot this year.
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The Caucus: War and Peace
I caught up with the monks walking across N.C. Plus, what to watch this week, and a quick peek at the 1st Congressional District money race.
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The Caucus: Wilson Whirlwind
North Carolina elections officials were split over whether to allow Wilson County sheriff candidate Bobby Knight to run in the GOP primary.
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The Caucus: Democrats Put Problem Children in Time Out
North Carolina Democratic Party Chairwoman Anderson Clayton also discusses her party’s strategy heading into the 2026 primaries.
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A Purity Test for Democrats
The state Democratic Party won’t share its voter-turnout tools with candidates who voted to override the governor’s vetoes.
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The Caucus: Locations, Locations, Locations
North Carolina’s Republican-controlled State Board of Elections made key decisions on early voting sites for the 2026 primary.
