The state Senate leader said he thinks the current early voting period is “pretty excessive” for primaries.
Bryan Anderson
Bryan Anderson is a politics reporter for The Assembly, covering state government and anchoring our twice-weekly politics newsletter, The Caucus. He previously covered elections, voting access, and state government for WRAL-TV, The Associated Press, and The News & Observer.
Four Takeaways From Stein’s New Budget Proposal
The spending plan marks a new entry point for his negotiations with Republicans who lead the General Assembly.
N.C. Republicans Reach Deal to Close $319 Million Medicaid Shortfall
Senate leader Phil Berger and House Speaker Destin Hall said they plan to send a bill to the governor soon.
N.C. Lawmakers Haven’t Passed a Budget Since 2023. Can They Do It Now?
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Democrats Say They Didn’t Ask to Join Panel Probing Cooper
General Assembly leaders said the subcommittee would investigate a 2021 settlement that allowed prisoners to be released during the pandemic.
Guilford County Brushes Off a Berger Theory
In a report recently provided to the State Board of Elections, Guilford County’s election director pushed back on the theory that some people got an incorrect ballot.
Phil Berger Concedes to Sam Page in State Senate Upset
The Rockingham County sheriff led by 23 votes, ending the decades-long reign of the state’s most powerful Republican lawmaker.
Robinson Reemerges, Admits To Porn Habit and Lying About Allegations
In a lengthy conversation, Robinson says he was obsessed with porn and sex and lied to protect Trump’s campaign in N.C.
Page-Berger Race Will Likely Extend Into April
The Guilford County election board agreed to consider a protest from the state Senate leader.
State Rep. Mike Clampitt Dies of Cancer
The Republican represented Western North Carolina for nearly a decade.



