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Avi Bajpai

@avibajpai_

Covering North Carolina politics for @newsobserver. @GWtweets alum. Tips, story ideas and feedback: [email protected].

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Roy Cooper watch: Rep. Ross tells me she thinks he’ll run and she’s texted him about it “His people have said that he’ll make the decision … in the next week or two” Rep. Foushee said she wants “the best Democrat to run” for the seat -> Cooper politico.com/newsletters/in…

Roy Cooper watch:

Rep. Ross tells me she thinks he’ll run and she’s texted him about it

“His people have said that he’ll make the decision … in the next week or two” 

Rep. Foushee said she wants “the best Democrat to run” for the seat -> Cooper

politico.com/newsletters/in…
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news - Democratic Rep. Don Davis is exploring a run for the North Carolina Senate seat being vacated by retiring GOP Sen. Thom Tillis, according to a spokesperson. Davis is “looking at all options and not ruling anything out,” said spox Hannah Spengler politico.com/live-updates/2…

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New The News & Observer Under the Dome, N&O podcast up today. With Avi Bajpai and Korie Dean, we talk about veto override chances and what's at play, plus fed and Fla. factors in higher ed. Embedded in this newsletter and available on any podcast platform. #ncpol newsobserver.com/news/politics-…

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Several lawmakers in attendance as Gov. Josh Stein takes action on more bills that have been on his desk. He’s signing four bills into law this morning that deal with criminal justice and public safety, pharmacies and drug costs, and support for military veterans. #ncga #ncpol

Several lawmakers in attendance as Gov. Josh Stein takes action on more bills that have been on his desk. He’s signing four bills into law this morning that deal with criminal justice and public safety, pharmacies and drug costs, and support for military veterans. #ncga #ncpol
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North Carolina is America's Top State for Business in 2025, led by a strong workforce and economy cnbc.com/2025/07/10/nor…

Joe Bruno (@joebrunowsoc9) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Union and Anson County Rep. Mark Brody (R) says he won’t seek reelection in 2026. Former #CLTCC candidate John Powell is seeking the seat.

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North Carolinians can now drive with an expired license. But can you vote with it? Short answer: no one knows yet. Senate Bill 391 has caused uncertainty with the State Board of Elections, who's seeking answers. READ MORE: newsobserver.com/news/politics-… #ncpol #nc The News & Observer

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Over 100,000 NC voters must update their registrations or risk barriers to voting in future elections. Here's our analysis of the age, party, race and geography of the affected voters #ncpol newsobserver.com/news/politics-…

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Let’s be clear WRAL NEWS in NC: UNC did not “announce” the settlement with Yan’s family. Virginia Bridges worked for months to get the documents showing the settlement existed. Then UNC acknowledged the agreement today after we contacted them about it.

Let’s be clear <a href="/WRAL/">WRAL NEWS in NC</a>: UNC did not “announce” the settlement with Yan’s family.

<a href="/VirginiaBridges/">Virginia Bridges</a> worked for months to get the documents showing the settlement existed. Then UNC acknowledged the agreement today after we contacted them about it.
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Confirmed: Michael Whatley is launching his Senate campaign in North Carolina, stepping down from Republican National Committee. #ncpol newsobserver.com/news/politics-…

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"When it comes to the veto overrides, we've got (Josh Stein's) back." -- Representative Dante Pittman says at the Democrats' Unity Dinner. #ncpol That's particularly interesting because Pittman was the only Democrat who crossed party lines on House Bill 805: wunc.org/politics/2025-…

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Exclusive: NC's Roy Cooper launches 2026 campaign: "I’ve thought about it and prayed about it and decided I want to serve as your next United States senator because even now I still believe our best days our ahead of us." #ncpol newsobserver.com/news/politics-…

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Scoop: NC budget bill with some teacher raises, DMV funding coming today #ncga #ncpol newsobserver.com/news/politics-…