AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSenate Race: Roy Cooper’s fundraising edge over Republican Michael Whatley widened: Cooper reported $12.4 million in cash on hand at the end of September, compared with Whatley’s $916,000. Early Voting: More than 7,000 people voted in Buncombe County on the first day—over 50% more than on the first day of the 2022 midterms. State officials also clarified that poll-worker marks on ballots won’t invalidate votes. Medicaid: Gov. Josh Stein says North Carolina counties will bear costs from new Medicaid rules and is urging Congress to reverse federal cuts. Election Cases: Ten noncitizens have been charged over alleged illegal voting in the 2024 election; the charges concern specific individuals, not a wider finding about voting in the state. Tillis and Russia: Sen. Thom Tillis joined Republican criticism of President Donald Trump’s move to waive Russia sanctions, calling it irresponsible after Congress passed the sanctions law by wide margins. Data Centers: Polling finds North Carolinians want more limits on data center development, adding pressure on state and local officials as projects face growing scrutiny.
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