Center for NC Politics & Public Service
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Center for North Carolina Politics & Public Service at Catawba College in Salisbury, NC. Dr. Michael Bitzer, director (bowtiepolitics.bsky.social)
Imp. point in @kyleperrotti.bsky.social story: smokymountainnews.com/news/edwards... The #nc11 GOP executive committee that will decide who replaces Chuck Edwards on the ballot in Nov. is *not* simply the 5 officers listed on the web site It includes 61 party leaders from throughout the district
Findings on what NCians think about the president's plans for Iran: #ncpol
New Substack post: Is There Something About Western North Carolina Congressional Politics? The congressional candidate that took out the previously scandal-ridden congressional incumbent now bows out due to his own scandals. What's next? ncpoliticscenter.substack.com/p/is-there-s... #ncpol
Is There Something About Western North Carolina Congressional Politics?
The congressional candidate that took out the previously scandal-ridden congressional incumbent now bows out due to his own scandals. What's next?
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The NC Politics Center is proud to be a partner with The Carter Center as part of the Democracy Resilience Network of six states, and growing: "Together, these Republicans and Democrats are vouching for election security" www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics... #ncpol
Together, these Republicans and Democrats are vouching for election security
Republicans and Democrats in battleground states are collaborating to publicly counter unproven accusations about U.S. elections and improve voter trust.
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North Carolina state law/process for "Filling vacancies among party nominees occurring after nomination and before election." #ncpol www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegis...
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Former elections liaison for the Office of the NC State Auditor about #ncelections: "North Carolina’s election system is secure, accurate, transparent and strong." #ncpol www.carolinajournal.com/opinion/ncs-...
NC’s elections are strong. Now let’s build the next generation.
The task now is to make it even more resilient for the voters, communities, and public servants who will rely on it for decades to come.
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Who Will Show Up in North Carolina’s 2026 Midterms? June's Survey Points to a Potential Turnout Gap Republican enthusiasm has slipped since March, while Democrats appear increasingly certain they will vote--but will that last to November? #ncpol ncpoliticscenter.substack.com/p/who-will-s...
Who Will Show Up in North Carolina’s 2026 Midterms? June's Catawba-YouGov Survey Points to a Potential Turnout Gap
Republican enthusiasm has slipped since March, while Democrats appear increasingly certain they will vote. The question is whether this early enthusiasm gap persists over the next four months.
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Cooper/Whatley--the billion dollar election that hasn't happened. In @theassemblync.bsky.social #ncpol www.theassemblync.com/news/politic...
The Billion-Dollar Election That Hasn’t Happened
North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race was expected to shatter records. So far, the money—and the intrigue—have gone elsewhere.
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You can find the analysis about NCians’ “pain at the pump” at: substack.com/@ncpoliticsc... #ncpol
The Pump Is Becoming a Political Pressure Point in North Carolina
Gasoline is something voters experience every time they fill up. In a campaign increasingly defined by affordability, that everyday experience could have political consequences.
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Scott Huffmon@huffmon.bsky.social · 2w agoThe NC Center for Politics & Public Service regularly surveys North Carolinians (among many other things). A recent post is in how unaffordable gas has become. A great deep dive & remember, repeated pain at the pump is an indirect indictment of poor public transportation. @ncpolitics.bsky.social
The Pump Is Becoming a Political Pressure Point in North Carolina Gasoline is something voters experience every time they fill up. In a campaign increasingly defined by affordability, that everyday experience could have political consequences. #ncpol ncpoliticscenter.substack.com/p/the-pump-i...
The Pump Is Becoming a Political Pressure Point in North Carolina
Gasoline is something voters experience every time they fill up. In a campaign increasingly defined by affordability, that everyday experience could have political consequences.
ncpoliticscenter.substack.com
Great to see The Winthrop Poll now on Substack--give them a follow for all things #scpol: winthroppoll.substack.com/p/what-is-th...
What is the Winthrop Poll?
We'll make it quick, but give it a read
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¿Habrá violencia política antes de las elecciones? Esto opinan los votantes de Carolina del Norte enlacelatinonc.org/habra-violen...
¿Habrá violencia política antes de las elecciones? Esto opinan los votantes de Carolina del Norte
Noticias en español sobre política, inmigración y asuntos comunitarios para los latinos en Carolina del Norte.
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Seth McKee & @huffmon.bsky.social wrote "Lindsey Graham and Southern Politics in State & Nation" in which they "situate the political career of Graham within the broader milieu of the changing partisan dynamics of Congress, #scpol, and southern politics." static1.squarespace.com/static/62fff...
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Great to welcome the premier South Carolina polling organization, the Winthrop Poll, to Substack! #scpol winthroppoll.substack.com?r=63sbwn&utm...
The Winthrop Poll | Scott Huffmon, PhD | Substack
Discussion of South Carolina, southern, and U.S. politics and political attitudes. Click to read The Winthrop Poll, by Scott Huffmon, PhD, a Substack publication. Launched 14 minutes ago.
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FYI: latest newsletter was just sent out to Center members. You can subscribe for this newsletter at: myemail.constantcontact.com/Catawba-YouG...
Catawba-YouGov Survey Reveals: Confidence in Elections Despite Concerns
Email from Center for North Carolina Politics & Public Service Uncover Key Insights on Voter Concerns and Electoral & Democratic Principles Most North Carolinians Expect Political Violence Before 2026
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Most North Carolinians Expect Political Violence Before the Election But Reject Candidates Who Violate Democratic & Electoral Principles Most express broad concern about political violence, yet remain confident elections will occur as scheduled #ncpol ncpoliticscenter.substack.com/p/most-north...
Most North Carolinians Expect Political Violence Before 2026 Election, But Reject Candidates Who Violate Democratic & Electoral Principles
Most express broad concern about political violence, yet most remain confident elections will occur as scheduled and say they would reject candidates who violate core principles
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With the final findings from June's survey released later this morning, @wfae.bsky.social's Charlotte Talks has @bowtiepolitics.bsky.social on at 9 AM with others to discuss and analyze the results and what they may mean for #ncpol www.wfae.org/show/charlot...
Vibe check: Latest Catawba-YouGov poll shows where North Carolinians stand on Trump, the Senate race, affordability and more
We take a political vibe check on North Carolina by examining what the latest Catawba-YouGov poll shows. We’ll separate signal from noise while discussing what these polls really tell us about the sta...
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New findings from @catawbacollege.bsky.social - @today.yougov.com Survey of 1K North Carolinians Affordability Remains High for North Carolinians as Consumers Cut Back on Spending www.catawba.edu/news/all-new... Via Substack: ncpoliticscenter.substack.com/p/affordabil... #ncpol
We celebrate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776—a defining moment as America celebrates its 250th anniversary! 📊 The Center’s latest Catawba-YouGov Survey explores how NCians view the Declaration: www.catawba.edu/news/all-new... Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸 #ncpol
In June @catawbacollege.bsky.social - @today.yougov.com Survey of 1K NCians: With Trump at 42/55 approval/disapproval, the divide is clear in NC's US Senate vote choice among likely voters: Trump NC Approve: Whatley +50 points Trump NC Disapprove: Cooper +69 More: www.catawba.edu/news/all-new...
What the Legislative Ballots Reveal: NC Voters Are Choosing Sides Looking beneath the US Senate contest, Catawba-YouGov Survey analysis shows North Carolina's legislative electorate becoming increasingly settled—and increasingly partisan. #ncpol ncpoliticscenter.substack.com/p/beyond-ncs...
Beyond NC's U.S. Senate Race: What the Legislative Ballots Reveal is that NC Voters Are Choosing Sides
Looking beneath the headline Senate contest, new Catawba-YouGov Survey analysis shows North Carolina's legislative electorate becoming increasingly settled—and increasingly partisan.
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Analysis by @chriscooperwcu.bsky.social: NC's Budget Will Make the Weakest Governor in America Even Weaker A review of appointment changes in the proposed budget reveals yet another weakening of North Carolina's executive power. #ncpol #ncgov #ncga open.substack.com/pub/chriscoo...
The NC Budget Will Make the Weakest Governor in America Even Weaker
A review of appointment changes in the proposed budget reveals yet another weakening of North Carolina's executive power.
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#DataDynamics from Catawba-YouGov Surveys of 1K North Carolinians: % who are "absolutely certain to vote" this November (indicated '10' on scale) in January, March, & June surveys. Dems: constant uptick Reps: drop from March's 62% to June's 53% = 9.3-point drop (stat significant) #ncpol
Via @885wfdd.bsky.social: New survey polls North Carolinians on American ideals #ncpol www.wfdd.org/politics-gov...
New survey polls North Carolinians on American ideals
A Catawba College-YouGov survey of 1,000 North Carolinians showed a broad bipartisan consensus for celebrating the Declaration of Independence. Differences emerged over the question of how closely the...
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With today's decision by #SCOTUS, a new analysis: When Constitutional Principles Become Partisan North Carolinians broadly embrace most constitutional rights—but sharply divide over one of 14th Amendment's defining promises. #ncpol ncpoliticscenter.substack.com/p/when-const...
When Constitutional Principles Become Partisan
Catawba-YouGov survey findings show that North Carolinians broadly embrace most constitutional rights—but sharply divide over one of the Fourteenth Amendment's defining promises.
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NCians United on Declaration of Independence, Divided on Whether America Fulfills its Ideals Large majorities say the Declaration's principles remain important, but partisan differences emerge over how closely the nation lives up to those founding ideals. #ncpol www.catawba.edu/news/all-new...
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Catawba College is ranked #4 among the best colleges in the South. Located in historic Salisbury, NC, it is a private, coeducational liberal arts college established in 1851. Our mission is to enrich ...
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Who Should Run America's Elections? A Catawba-YouGov survey finds North Carolinians are wary of expanding the federal government's role in election administration—even as partisan divisions remain pronounced. #ncpol ncpoliticscenter.substack.com/p/who-should...
Who Should Run America's Elections?
A Catawba-YouGov survey finds North Carolinians are wary of expanding the federal government's role in election administration—even as partisan divisions remain pronounced.
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New @catawbacountync.bsky.social - @today.yougov.com Survey of North Carolinians: Cooper Leads by 14 Points as Trump Remains Underwater Dems hold advantage on congressional & legislative ballot tests while GOP voters appear less Trump-centered #ncpol ncpoliticscenter.substack.com/p/cooper-lea...
Cooper Leads Whatley by 14 Points as Trump Remains Underwater in North Carolina, New Catawba-YouGov Survey Finds
Democrats hold advantage on congressional and legislative ballot tests while Republican voters appear less Trump-centered than they were six months ago; NCians remain opposed to the conflict
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Curious about #ncpol's proposed election bill? Some of these changes expand voter access, some restrict voter access, some change institutional powers, and some are so benign as to not require comment. Here's my quick(ish) takeaway on what to pay attention to: open.substack.com/pub/chriscoo...
