Politics

Trump Campaign: "This Election Is Not Over"

The Trump campaign released a statement Friday morning saying "This election is not over."

North Carolina AG, Chief Justice Race Outcomes Likely Days Away

The outcomes of elections for North Carolina’s top lawyer and top judge likely won’t be settled for at least several more days as mail-in ballots trickle in and provisional ballots are scrutinized statewide.

Cooper On Election Results: 'There Is A Lot Of Status Quo'

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said in a news conference on Thursday that he will continue to push forward with his goal of expanding Medicaid at a time when voters decided to maintain GOP control of both chambers of the Legislature.

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Race To The White House Through Battleground States

As Election Day stretched into election week, election workers count ballots around the clock. The fight for the White House - centered in battleground states.

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Mecklenburg County Board Of Elections To Begin Counting Absentee Ballots Friday

North Carolina GOP Chairman Michael Whatley was in Charlotte Thursday night. Accusing the State Board of Elections of not being transparent.

EXPLAINER: States Still In Play And What Makes Them That Way

A handful of pivotal states remained in play Thursday in the tightly contested U.S. presidential race.

How To Know Your Vote Counted In North Carolina

North Carolina elections officials wish to remind Election Day voters that it may take a few weeks before their “voter history” is updated to reflect their recent vote in their voter record available through the State Board of Elections’ Voter Search tool.

NC Board Of Elections: Over 40,000 Provisional Ballots Remain To Be Reviewed, Certified

The North Carolina State Board of Elections announced Thursday that a total of 40,766 provisional ballots remain to be reviewed and certified across the state.

Cannabis A Big Winner On Election Night. Where Do The Carolinas Stand?

Leading up to election day, there was a lot of talk about “blue wave” or “red wave,” when really it was the “green wave” that swept from nearly coast to coast.

Election Officials Urge Patience as Absentee-By-Mail Vote Counted in NC

North Carolina election officials are urging patience as we wait for counties to finish tallying absentee-by-mail and provisional ballots.

Trump Sues In 3 States, Laying Ground For Contesting Outcome

President Donald Trump’s campaign filed lawsuits Wednesday in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Georgia, laying the groundwork for contesting battleground states as he slipped behind Democrat Joe Biden in the hunt for the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win the White House.

Biden Wins Wisconsin, Presidency Still Hangs In Balance

On a day of electoral uncertainty and legal action, Joe Biden won Wisconsin on Wednesday, reclaiming a key part of the “blue wall” that slipped away from Democrats four years ago and narrowing President Donald Trump’s pathway to reelection.

Trump Sues In Pennsylvania, Michigan; Asks For Wis. Recount

The Trump campaign said it filed lawsuits Wednesday in Pennsylvania and Michigan, laying the groundwork for contesting the outcome in undecided battleground states that could determine whether President Donald Trump gets another four years in the White House.

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N.C. State Board Of Elections Holds A News Conference

North Carolina State Board leaders hold a news conference providing updates on the post-election processes.

Armed Suspect Arrested At Mecklenburg County Polling Site

Armed Man Arrested At North Charlotte Polling Site Facing New Charges

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police say an armed 36-year-old man who was arrested Tuesday at a north Charlotte polling site is now facing additional charges after returning to the property following his release from jail.

Oregon Decriminalizes Small Amounts Of Street Drugs Like Cocaine, Heroin and Meth

Voters in Oregon made history by becoming the first state to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of street drugs like cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine. Five additional states legalized marijuana.

Roy Cooper Re-Elected As Governor Of North Carolina

Democrat Roy Cooper defeats Republican Dan Forest in the North Carolina governor race, according to the Associated Press.

Mary C. Curtis: Election Results 2020

WCCB political contributor Mary C. Curtis has a breakdown of the election results.

Charlotte's Three City Bond Packages All Pass In 2020 Election

The $197.2 million bond referenda package in the November 3 election has been passed. The bonds will fund construction and revitalization of transportation corridors including streets and sidewalks, more affordable housing, and improvements to neighborhoods in established and emerging high-growth areas.