Michael McElroy is Cardinal & Pine’s political correspondent. He is an adjunct instructor at UNC-Chapel Hill’s Hussman School of Journalism and Media, and a former editor at The New York Times.
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NC Santas Can’t Do Normal Santa Things This Season. Here’s How They’re Handling the Change.
Long walks on the beach with Santa? Coronavirus is hard on everyone. But these NC Santas say he’s up for the challenge.
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Somebody Voted for Roy Cooper and Donald Trump. Who Are These Voters?
Why the 2020 election shows NC is, strangely enough, getting more conservative and liberal at the same time.
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We Don’t Know Who Won the Top Slot at the NC Supreme Court This Election. That’s Normal.
North Carolina is slated to certify election results Tuesday, three weeks after Election Day part of the normal process every election.
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Close Races from 2020 Election Will Have Week Wait for Results
The wait for election results is on in the battleground state of North Carolina, where election officials will follow regular procedure to count outstanding ballots before releasing totals next Thursday.
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Denied Federal Recognition for a Century, Biden and Trump Promise Change for NC’s Lumbee Tribe
In the furious final days of campaigning, Biden and Trump make their case in a struggling NC county that’s home to thousands of Lumbee.
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How Post Office Delays and Lawsuits Impact Absentee Voting in NC
Between postal delays and court cases, there’s a lot to follow. But we’ve got everything you need to know about absentee voting in NC here.
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Election HQ: Cardinal & Pine’s Live Blog on NC’s 2020 Election
With a recount likely in the race for chief justice of the NC Supreme Court, Paul Newby holds a lead over Cheri Beasley.
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Know Your Rights: What To Do If You Spot Voter Intimidation in NC
Advice from NC voting rights advocates and election officials on what to do if you witness voter intimidation at the polls.
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‘They’re Ready to Vote’: Inside the Push to Turn Out NC’s College Students
Voting among young people surged in NC in the 2018 election. Organizers are hoping for an even bigger windfall in 2020.
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Today’s the Deadline to Register to Vote in NC. Here’s How to Do It.
Here’s a guide on how to easily register to vote in North Carolina so you can cast your vote during this pivotal election.
