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Wake County voters will consider a few bonds in the upcoming election, including one for Wake Technical Community College.
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National Democrats are trying to narrow the gap with rival Republican groups in North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race.
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In what will likely be their only debate together, Democrat Cheri Beasley and Republican Ted Budd took questions Friday night at the Spectrum News studio in Raleigh.
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The two major-party candidates seeking to succeed retiring North Carolina Republican Sen. Richard Burr are meeting for what is likely their only televised debate.
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Entering this election season, Republicans are just five seats shy of a supermajority in the state legislature, needing to gain three the state House and two seats in the state Senate. Both parties will be pouring money and resources into races that can be viewed as potential pick-ups.
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This midterm is a crucial one for North Carolina, and for Congress. Due to population growth, the state gained a 14th seat this year, which is situated in Mecklenburg County. There are also no incumbents in races for the 13th, 11th, 4th and 1st districts.
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On North Carolina’s horizon is a consequential midterm, which is headlined by an open U.S. Senate seat, and underscored in-part by races that will determine party control of the state Supreme Court.
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North Carolina voters will make important decisions at the polls this year.
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The head of EMILY’s List — a national group working to elect women who support abortion rights — is backing efforts in North Carolina.
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Democratic officials believe Budd's candidacy gives them a real chance at flipping a Senate seat — and the balance of power in Washington — this fall. Budd is set to appear alongside Trump on Friday night at a rally in Wilmington.