2016 ELECTIONS

4/20/2020 8:58pm

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

By Michael Taffe

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.

4/26/2017 1:25am

Voter fraud report calls for McCrory investigation

By Charlotte Harris

After months of investigation, Democracy NC filed a report saying Pat McCrory’s campaign and the N.C. GOP falsely charged hundreds of voters with fraud in the state’s November 2016 elections.

4/3/2017 11:33pm

Burr to lead Senate investigations into Russian election interference

By Sam Killenberg

As the U.S. Senate begins investigations into Russian interference in the 2016 election, one North Carolina Republican will be at the center of the probe.

3/2/2017 12:48am

Republicans propose nonpartisan redistricting bill

By Becca Heilman

North Carolina lawmakers have introduced a proposal to change the partisan redistricting process in the state.

2/2/2017 1:11am

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

By Corey Risinger

Almost two weeks since the inauguration of President Donald Trump, the realities of a new administration with a new policy agenda are setting in across the nation.

1/25/2017 12:25am

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

By Caroline Metzler

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

1/23/2017 12:35am

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

By Sam Killenberg , Ana Irizarry , Corey Risinger and Caroline Metzler

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.

1/19/2017 1:09am

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

By Sayoni Ghosh

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

1/13/2017 12:53am

Electoral College system contentious after Trump election

By Vincent Veerbeek

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.

1/12/2017 12:36am

President Obama closes administration on a hopeful note

By Corey Risinger

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

1/12/2017 12:30am

New documents complicate Trump's ties with Russia

By Becca Heilman

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.

12/5/2016 11:28pm

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

By Danielle Chemtob , Jordyn Connell and Caroline Metzler

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