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North Carolina's latest polls hint at a shift in a deadlocked Senate race

RALEIGH, N.C. — Recent polling results seem to be putting Democrats on notice that Rep. Ted Budd has enough support to pull off a win in the U.S. Senate race in North Carolina.

Tribune News Service · Oct 26, 2022

All candidates for Wake County School Board District 8 in North Carolina complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

Both of the candidates running in the November 8, 2022, general election for Wake County School Board District 8 in North Carolina — incumbent Lindsey Mahaffey and Steve Bergstrom — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to…

Ballotpedia · Oct 26, 2022

All candidates for Wake County School Board District 7 in North Carolina complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

All three of the candidates running in the November 8, 2022, general election for Wake County School Board District 7 in North Carolina — incumbent Chris Heagarty, Jacob Arthur, and Katie Long — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what…

Ballotpedia · Oct 26, 2022

Early retirement took off during the pandemic. An economic downturn could change that

Millions of workers left the labor force during the pandemic. Older workers have been slow to return, in part because many found themselves financially secure enough to retire.

WEKU · Oct 25, 2022

Democratic super PAC ads focus on Social Security in final stretch

WASHINGTON — In the closing weeks of an election increasingly dominated by economic issues, the Senate Democrats’ top super PAC is focusing on Social Security in new ad buys worth at least $1 million each aimed at Republicans in Arizona and North Carolina.

Tribune News Service · Oct 25, 2022

Obama endorses Beasley in crucial Senate race for Democrats

Former President Barack Obama has endorsed North Carolina U.S. Senate candidate Cheri Beasley in a new campaign ad

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2022

Democratic super PAC ads focus on Social Security in final stretch - Roll Call

A Democratic super PAC hits Republicans in Arizona and North Carolina on Social Security with new ad buys totaling more than $1 million each.

Roll Call · Oct 25, 2022

Fact check: Are there litter boxes in NC schools for students dressed as furries?

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — An untrue rumor that litter boxes are being placed in schools for students who dress up in furry costumes and identify as cats has made its way to two North Carolina school districts — despite the claim being easily debunked.

Tribune News Service · Oct 25, 2022

All candidates for North Carolina State Senate District 25 complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

Both of the candidates running in the November 8, 2022, general election for North Carolina State Senate District 25 — incumbent Amy Galey (R) and Sean Ewing (D) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run…

Ballotpedia · Oct 24, 2022

All candidates for North Carolina House of Representatives District 65 complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

Both of the candidates running in the November 8, 2022, general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 65 — incumbent A. Reece Pyrtle, Jr. (R) and Jay Donecker (D) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates…

Ballotpedia · Oct 24, 2022