“I Don’t See This Race and These Results as a Loss”: Talking with Nida Allam After a Close NC-04 Primary
The Durham County commissioner reflects on campaign strategy, outside spending, and what’s next after the 4th Congressional District race.
Petitions Seek Wake Democratic Party Chair’s Removal over Primary Endorsement
Two complaints call for Wesley Knott’s removal after he broke with party tradition and backed Nida Allam in the 4th Congressional District race. Knott says he hasn’t broken any rules and stands by the endorsement.
Public Records Must Be Produced ‘Promptly.’ How Did N.C. Towns Do?
While local government communications are public, cities vary widely in how they fulfill the legal obligation to make them available.
A Changing of the Guard in Wake Forest
Last year, Ben Clapsaddle unseated a 24-year incumbent to become the fast-changing conservative town’s first Democratic mayor in decades.
City of Durham Begins Tough Budget Season
Expiring federal funds and rising personnel costs are putting a squeeze on the upcoming fiscal year budget.
As Apex Creates Data Center Rules, What Role Should Residents Have?
With one major project apparently up in smoke, the debate over data centers, how to regulate them, and the role of community input burns on.
Talking With Rep. Foushee After a Close Primary Win
Newly reelected Rep. Valerie Foushee reflects on a competitive and expensive primary, and diving into her third term in Congress.
More Politics & Government Coverage
N.C. Sen. Graig Meyer to Resign
Meyer, who represents Orange, Caswell and Person counties, is leaving the General Assembly to serve as director of the North Carolina Justice Center.
Public Details About a Reported ICE Office in Cary Are Scarce, But That’s Not Stopping Residents from Pushing Back
A WIRED report that ICE is leasing office space near Koka Booth Amphitheatre for a growing force of immigration agents and lawyers has prompted community opposition.
Allam Concedes to Foushee After Tight Primary
Rep. Valerie Foushee led challenger Nida Allam by about 1,200 votes in the 4th Congressional District Democratic primary. On Wednesday night, Allam announced she was conceding the race.
In Durham, DA Deberry Is Reelected, While Judge Jones Is Unseated
Newcomers won two judicial seats in Tuesday’s primary.
McKee Trails in Razor-Thin Orange County Commission Race, While Blackwood Wins a Fourth Term as Sheriff
Orange County voters made their picks for school board, county commission, sheriff, state legislature and register of deeds.
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