Andrew Dunn North Carolina elects its governor every four years, in the same year as the U.S. presidential race. Governors must be 30 years old, have been U.S. citizens for at least five years and residents of North Carolina for at least two years prior to being elected. Here are common questions about the North Carolina governor, … Read more
Are North Carolina’s falling tax rates responsible for the state’s economic growth? Or is the state not bringing in enough revenue to adequately fund public schools? Has the legislature relieved working families of an undue tax burden? Or have Republicans kowtowed to corporations and millionaires? Ahead of the contested 2018 elections, both Republicans and Democrats … Read more
We’re capping off our exploration of the coalitions that make up North Carolina’s political parties by taking a look at the fastest-growing segment of our electorate: Unaffiliated voters. [If you missed the earlier installments, check out our looks at 8 types of Republicans and 8 types of Democrats in North Carolina.] If you consider them a … Read more
As Democrats lay plans to regain power in North Carolina, the coalition that makes up their party has grown even more important. As we continue to explore the political factions in our state, keep in mind that few politicians fit neatly into just one of these categories. Most of them, even the examples we give, … Read more
All political parties are coalitions. These competing factions create tensions and push-and-pull that can lead to good policies in the best of times, and endless infighting in the worst of them. Here’s a look at the types of Republicans you’ll find in North Carolina politics. [Make sure you’ve subscribed to our newsletter to get next … Read more