More than before, progressives working to protect people’s rights will need state supreme courts to be hospitable to lawsuits ...

A week after the election, I asked a few expert observers of North Carolina politics about what they’re seeing now that ...

Just hours after being elected Senate majority leader, Senator John Thune faced his first test from President-elect Donald ...

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Split-ticket voting played a prominent role in several battleground states during last week’s elections despite the practice ...

Meanwhile, in the House, Republicans reelected Rep. Richard Hudson of North Carolina to lead the National Republican ...

North Carolina flipped three blue seats red, playing a critical role in Republicans maintaining majority control of the U.S.

As votes continue to be counted across the country, ABCNews now projects Republicans will narrowly keep control of the U.S. House.

Donald Trump’s visits to North Carolina netted his greatest difference in raw votes and second-best winning percentage over ...

but another in the 435-member U.S. House of Representatives retains a North Carolina flavor indicating job well done. The ...

Democrats were projected to win at least 208 House seats and Republicans 215 seats as of Friday. A party needs 218 seats in order to have the majority.