Andrew Dunn 
The concept of the political fact-check was revolutionary a decade ago when it first was introduced at scale. PolitiFact, born at the St. Petersburg Times, won a Pulitzer Prize for its new approach to journalism — and rightfully so. But as with any form of journalism, the fact-check is subject to the bias of the … Read more
There are few topics more important in N.C. politics than education. Not only is North Carolina home to more than 1.5 million public school students, education makes up more than 50% of the state’s $24 billion budget. With the stakes so high, it’s frustrating that North Carolina politicians can’t seem to have an honest conversation … Read more
Money isn’t the only factor in winning elections — but it is a major one. Campaign spending is one of the main determinants of whether a candidate can be viable for a particular race. That’s why Longleaf Politics scoured campaign finance records to find out exactly how much money it takes to win different types … Read more
As Mark Harris gears up for a courtroom fight to be seated in the U.S. House, his campaign’s legal bills are certain to add up quickly. To cover those costs, the Harris campaign has set up a legal defense fund and is accepting donations. Legal defense funds — officially known as legal expense funds in … Read more
The North Carolina secretary of state is elected statewide every four years and sits on the Council of State. But what does this elected official actually do? In this guide, we’ll give you everything you need to know. Keep up with North Carolina politics Who is currently the N.C. secretary of state? The current secretary … Read more