November 2024

Democrat Mo Green Defeats Michele Morrow to Lead N.C. Public Schools

Mo Green with supporters at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Association of Educators. (Travis Dove for The Assembly)

The race pitted a public school critic against a former school administrator.

Mike Causey Wins Insurance Commissioner Race

N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey speaks to the media. (AP Photo/Gary D. Robertson)

The two-term incumbent defeated Democrat Natasha Marcus.

Luke Farley Wins N.C. Labor Commission Race

Candidates for labor commissioner Luke Farley and Braxton Winston. (Photos by Julia Wall and Travis Dove for The Assembly)

The race offered a stark contrast between a Democratic union member and a Republican lawyer who has represented businesses.

Jeff Jackson Maintains Democratic Hold on Attorney General’s Office

Jeff Jackson will be the next North Carolina attorney general. (Kate Medley for The Assembly)

The race featured two well-known U.S. House members facing off to be the state’s top cop.

Trump Wins N.C., and Other Election Updates

Former President Donald Trump speaks during the North Carolina Republican Party Convention in Greensboro, N.C., Saturday, June 10, 2023. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

The Assembly’s election updates and results from across North Carolina.

When Will We Know Who Won the Election in North Carolina?

Political signs outside of a West Asheville polling station. (Photo by Caleb Johnson)

When will absentee and early ballots be counted, will Hurricane Helene cause delays, and more questions answered.

N.C. A&T Students Carefully Planned a Candidate Forum. Then Mark Robinson Crashed.

N.C. A&T student and moderator Quentin Clarke with Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson and superintendent of public instruction candidate Michele Morrow. (Photo by Joe Killian)

Mark Robinson contacted N.C. A&T organizers the day of the event to say he was coming—whether they wanted him or not.

The Trail of the Political Serpent

Jesse Helms and Lauch Faircloth join hands at an October 1998 rally in Rocky Mount. (Anna Caudill/Rocky Mount Telegram via AP)

Conservative political strategist Carter Wrenn describes his complicated relationship with Sen. Jesse Helms and the infamous “White Hands” ad.