AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoElection Watch: North Carolina’s midterms could reshape the Republican-held legislature, with all 170 seats on the ballot. Early voting is up 42% from 2022, but the state’s mail-ballot rejection rate has reached 6%, and voters have little time left to correct errors before Election Day. Ballot Measures: Voters will decide three constitutional amendments, including proposals on photo ID and a tax cap; local officials warn the tax measure could threaten services. State Government: The State Health Plan faces a cash crunch and will tap retiree funds, even as it reaches a deal with Atrium Health to preserve members’ access. Campaign Trail: Roy Cooper leads Michael Whatley in the U.S. Senate race, while Vice President JD Vance is due in Kinston to rally Republicans. Public Safety: Libertarian state Senate candidate Jonathan Miller was arrested after an hours-long standoff with Cary police following alarming online posts. Growth and Power: Gov. Josh Stein and Attorney General Jeff Jackson are urging data-center owners to help pay for new power plants as Charlotte extends its moratorium on new facilities.
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