Regular voter registration for North Carolina voters ended October 9. But if you didn't register to vote in NC yet, you've still got time. Eligible citizens have between October 15 and October 31 to register, just not online or by mail.
October 26, 2020
Law
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Let’s Take A Look At The Race For NC’s 13th District
The race for NC's 13th District features incumbent Ted Budd, a two-term Republican, and challenger Scott Huffman, a Democrat making his second run at Congress. Huffman ran in 2018 to represent the 8th District, but he didn’t make it past that year’s primary election.
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Mail-In Voters Get Some Certainty on Witness Mistakes … For Now
North Carolina voters are looking for certainty when it comes to witness mistakes on mail-in ballots. Will a federal judge's decision this week give them that certainty?
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Let’s Take a Look at the Race for NC’s 12th District
The race for NC's 12th District race will be as easy as the race for the 11th District is wild. Democrat incumbent Alma Adams is the only candidate on the ballot in this year's election.
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Understanding What Political Polls Actually Mean Ahead of the Election
Let's examine all the noise surrounding political polls. We're going to look at what goes into a poll and how news outlets report on polls to people like you and me.
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Voter Intimidation is Illegal — Here’s How North Carolina Law Stops It
After yesterday's SCOTUS hearing, you might be asking yourself if voter intimidation is illegal. It is. It is illegal under both federal and North Carolina law.
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Ask an Attorney: Could My Social Media Posts be Considered Defamation?
Social media is a major part of our everyday lives. Should you be worried about a defamation lawsuit for what you post?
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You’ve Likely Heard of the Board of Elections Mess — Is It Really a Mess?
As voter confusion continues to grow with the NC Board of Elections mess, certainty for voters seems further and further away.
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How Does Cal Cunningham Scandal Affect the NC Senate Race?
A lot has changed in North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race between Republican incumbent Thom Tillis and Democrat challenger Cal Cunningham. Tillis announced he tested positive for COVID-19, and Cunningham admitted to having an extramarital affair.
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Contributory Negligence Stops NC Lawsuits in Their Tracks
North Carolina is just one of several states that still has contributory negligence, and its consequences can be harsh.