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Thursday January 20th

2016 Elections

Choose from elections for president, governor and general assembly to compare the vote shift between the 2012 and 2016 elections compared with U.S. Census demographics. 
Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, North Carolina State Board of Elections

'Living inside a bubble': How N.C. voters broke along lines of income and education

By Michael Taffe | Apr. 20, 2020

With competitive elections for nearly every office in the state on the ballot this fall, two counties on opposite sides of the state with differing population dynamics serve as examples of a greater statewide trend. Between the 2012 and 2016 elections, North Carolina counties' vote shift tracked with their median income and education level u2014 counties with higher income and education levels tended to shift towards the Democratic Party and counties experiencing more poverty shifted their vote towards the Republican Party.

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What's happening with the Russia investigation?

By Anna Pogarcic | Nov. 5, 2017

The state of North Carolina and Bob Hall have been investigating former governor Pat McCrory's claims of voter fraud and have found the false charges of fraud were harmful to voters.

Voter fraud report calls for McCrory investigation

By Charlotte Harris | Apr. 26, 2017

Wake Forest University hosts a reception and banquet to honor recipients of the Distinguished Alumni Award, including winner Sen. Richard Burr ('78) at Winmock on Friday, April 19, 2013.

Burr to lead Senate investigations into Russian election interference

By Sam Killenberg | Apr. 3, 2017

Republicans propose nonpartisan redistricting bill

By Becca Heilman | Mar. 2, 2017

Tristan Clapham, a UNC first-year, is a Trump supporter who was in attendance at the inaugural events. He spoke about his experience as a conservative in the more liberal town and campus of Chapel Hill.

'It was the one day of fitting in': College-age Trump supporters share perspectives post-inauguration

By Corey Risinger | Feb. 2, 2017

Q&A with finance lecturer Allen Snively on the Dow Jones topping 20,000

By Jordyn Connell | Jan. 27, 2017

The Dow Jones industrial average closed above 20,000 on Wednesday. Staff writer Jordyn Connell talked with Allen Snively, senior lecturer at UNC's Kenan-Flagler Business School, about what that means and its significance.

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When false news goes mainstream: strategies to analyze and identify it

By Caroline Metzler | Jan. 25, 2017

Though false news stories were far from the only unprecedented factor in the 2016 election cycle, they continuously attract attention.

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Thousands more than expected turn out for Women's March on Raleigh

By Jared Weber and Lauren Kent | Jan. 23, 2017

While an estimated 500,000 people flooded the nation’s capital for the Women’s March on Washington, another 17,000 filled the streets of North Carolina’s capital.

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North Carolina activists take on the Women's March on Washington

By Ana Irizarry | Jan. 23, 2017

Despite the approximately 300-mile commute, many North Carolinians found the Women’s March on Washington felt close to home.

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Trump supporters don "Make America Great Again" hats in the moments leading up to the president's inauguration.

A district divided: Inaugural celebrations meet civilian protests in the nation's capital

By Sam Killenberg , Ana Irizarry , Corey Risinger and Caroline Metzler | Jan. 23, 2017

Within hours of President Donald Trump’s inauguration, a sea of red trucker hats had given way to thousands of pink, woven alternatives — leaving the District of Columbia warm but divided.

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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump spoke in the Greensboro Coliseum on Tuesday, June 14th.

Trump's economic policies may have distinct implications for North Carolina

By Sayoni Ghosh | Jan. 19, 2017

President-elect Donald Trump has proposed major changes to economic policy — some that might have distinct implications for North Carolina.

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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump spoke in the Greensboro Coliseum on Tuesday, June 14th.

Electoral College system contentious after Trump election

By Vincent Veerbeek | Jan. 13, 2017

The Electoral College cast their ballots Dec. 19 to make the nomination of Donald Trump as President-elect official, leaving some to question the importance of the individual vote.

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OBAMA 11.2

President Obama closes administration on a hopeful note

By Corey Risinger | Jan. 12, 2017

Speaking to a Chicago crowd dotted with family members and colleagues, President Barack Obama called for hope and solidarity in his farewell address.

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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump spoke in the Greensboro Coliseum on Tuesday, June 14.

New documents complicate Trump's ties with Russia

By Becca Heilman | Jan. 12, 2017

President-elect Donald Trump’s ties to Russia were further complicated Tuesday when CNN released a report related to classified documents presented to Trump and President Barack Obama last week.

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Q&A with a political science professor on U.S.-Russia relations

By Ari Sen | Jan. 11, 2017

Robert Jenkins, a senior lecturer in the department of political science and former Director of the Center for Slavic, Eurasian, and East European Studies, discussed U.S.-Russia relations with staff writer Ari Sen.

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Year in Review: 2016 Elections

By Benji Schwartz | Dec. 7, 2016

The 2016 election will likely go down in history due to its unconventionality, unpopularity and unexpected ending.

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Year in review: NC voting rights reach federal courts

By Caroline Metzler | Dec. 7, 2016

A North Carolina voting law and the state's voting districts for the General Assembly were contested by federal courts over claims of racial discrimination this election year.

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North Carolina Governor-elect Roy Cooper stands with two of his daughters at the North Carolina Democratic Party on election night on November 8th.

Gov. Pat McCrory concedes to Roy Cooper after weeks of legal battles

By Danielle Chemtob , Jordyn Connell and Caroline Metzler | Dec. 5, 2016

Incumbent Gov. Pat McCrory officially conceded to Roy Cooper Monday, after weeks of challenges to the general election results.

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North Carolina must redraw districts by March 15 for 2017 special election

By Paige Colpo | Dec. 1, 2016

North Carolina lawmakers must redraw legislative districts by March 15 and hold new elections by the end of 2017, following a federal court order from a Middle District Court issued Tuesday.

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