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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Time Running Out for NC in Census Count
This is the week to respond to the US Census. NC risks losing funding, political power and more if there’s an undercount.
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Your Vote 2020: A Step-by-Step Guide to Voting Absentee in North Carolina
Election Day is more than 40 days away, but you can already vote absentee. Here’s a simple guide on how to vote by mail in North Carolina.
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Cardinal Issues: Medicaid Expansion in Four Pivotal NC Races
Fundamental questions about Medicaid expansion are defining races in four major NC legislative races. Here’s what you need to know.
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‘For God’s Sake, Vote’: NC, First State in the Nation to Send Absentee Ballots, Preps for 2020 Election
As NC prepares for an Election Day like no other, officials say the system—and the US Postal Service—is ready for flood of absentee ballots.
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‘For God’s Sake, Vote’: NC, First State in the Nation to Send Absentee Ballots, Preps for 2020 Election
As NC prepares for an Election Day like no other, officials say the system—and the US Postal Service—is ready for flood of absentee ballots.
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The RNC Held In-Person Events. Now Four Attendees Have Tested Positive for Coronavirus.
NC Democratic Party calls RNC live events, despite the coronavirus, a “reckless, short-sighted attempt to soothe Donald Trump’s ego.”
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NC Family’s DNC Story Shows Immigrants They Are Not Alone
The Sanchez family spoke at the Democratic National Convention last week, and talked with Cardinal and Pine about the experience.
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Pay Attention to the Poor, New Study Says. They Could Decide November’s Election.
Poor People’s Campaign details potential of lower-income voters for presidential, US Senate races in NC and beyond.
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NC Schools Weigh Reopening as 13,000 State Kids Have Confirmed Coronavirus Cases
How North Carolina schools reopening for in-person learning can expect to see a rise in childhood coronavirus cases.
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What Does NC’s Federal Delegation Think of Delaying the Election? We Called Every Member to Find Out.
Trump floated talk of delaying the election last week, but it’s up to Congress to decide when we vote. What does NC’s Congressional delegation think?





















