Kyle Ingram
@kyleingram.bsky.social
Democracy Reporter at The Raleigh News & Observer • UNC ‘23 • Contact: [email protected]
Excited to start a new role as The N&O’s Democracy Reporter! #ncpol
I’ll continue to cover voting rights, power struggles and more in NC politics with a focus on how voters can make democracy work for them.
Got tips? Send them to [email protected]
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I’ll continue to cover voting rights, power struggles and more in NC politics with a focus on how voters can make democracy work for them.
Got tips? Send them to [email protected]
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Meet our democracy reporter, covering how NC votes — and whether votes count
Kyle Ingram is The News & Observer’s democracy reporter.
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December 1, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Excited to start a new role as The N&O’s Democracy Reporter! #ncpol
I’ll continue to cover voting rights, power struggles and more in NC politics with a focus on how voters can make democracy work for them.
Got tips? Send them to [email protected]
www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...
I’ll continue to cover voting rights, power struggles and more in NC politics with a focus on how voters can make democracy work for them.
Got tips? Send them to [email protected]
www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...
NEW: A legislative committee requested the political affiliations and contribution records of the NC State Bar's employees and leaders.
The Bar denied that request, saying the agency is apolitical and does not maintain such records. #ncpol
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The Bar denied that request, saying the agency is apolitical and does not maintain such records. #ncpol
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NC legislative committee demands personal political records from State Bar
The Bar’s executive director denied the committee’s request, saying that the agency is apolitical and does not maintain such records.
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November 18, 2025 at 6:32 PM
NEW: A legislative committee requested the political affiliations and contribution records of the NC State Bar's employees and leaders.
The Bar denied that request, saying the agency is apolitical and does not maintain such records. #ncpol
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The Bar denied that request, saying the agency is apolitical and does not maintain such records. #ncpol
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Immigration agents expected to come to Raleigh, mayor says. Here’s what we know. Mayor Janet Cowell says Border Patrol agents will be in Raleigh on Tuesday after a weekend of arrests in Charlotte. (Via @annamroman.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c... #ncpol #ralpol #wakepol
Immigration agents expected to come to Raleigh, mayor says. Here’s what we know
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents descended on Charlotte over the weekend.
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November 18, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Immigration agents expected to come to Raleigh, mayor says. Here’s what we know. Mayor Janet Cowell says Border Patrol agents will be in Raleigh on Tuesday after a weekend of arrests in Charlotte. (Via @annamroman.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c... #ncpol #ralpol #wakepol
NEW: Cecil Brockman released on bond after judge sharply reduced his bail amount this week.
He'll be kept on house arrest and banned from using a cell phone. #ncpol
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He'll be kept on house arrest and banned from using a cell phone. #ncpol
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Cecil Brockman, facing sex crime charges, released on bail — but with conditions
Brockman, who resigned from the legislature last week, will be held on house arrest and banned from using a cellphone until his trial.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:08 PM
NEW: Cecil Brockman released on bond after judge sharply reduced his bail amount this week.
He'll be kept on house arrest and banned from using a cell phone. #ncpol
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He'll be kept on house arrest and banned from using a cell phone. #ncpol
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NEW: A judge reduced former NC Rep. Cecil Brockman's bail to $250k on Monday.
Guilford's DA, who presented new details about the alleged sex crimes with a minor, argued against the reduction, calling Brockman a "flight risk." #ncpol
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Guilford's DA, who presented new details about the alleged sex crimes with a minor, argued against the reduction, calling Brockman a "flight risk." #ncpol
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New details emerge in Cecil Brockman’s case as judge reduces his bail
Brockman appeared in court Monday, three days after resigning from the legislature.
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November 3, 2025 at 9:39 PM
NEW: A judge reduced former NC Rep. Cecil Brockman's bail to $250k on Monday.
Guilford's DA, who presented new details about the alleged sex crimes with a minor, argued against the reduction, calling Brockman a "flight risk." #ncpol
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Guilford's DA, who presented new details about the alleged sex crimes with a minor, argued against the reduction, calling Brockman a "flight risk." #ncpol
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Federal judge rejects racial gerrymandering challenge to NC Senate map. The GOP-appointed judge rejected claims that Republican lawmakers had illegally drawn the districts to dilute the voting power of Black voters. (Via @kyleingram.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/politic... #ncpol #ncga
Federal judge rejects racial gerrymandering challenge to NC Senate map
The judge said he declined to direct the legislature to “engage in the odious practice of sorting voters by race in order to create a majority-Black Senate district.”
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September 30, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Federal judge rejects racial gerrymandering challenge to NC Senate map. The GOP-appointed judge rejected claims that Republican lawmakers had illegally drawn the districts to dilute the voting power of Black voters. (Via @kyleingram.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/politic... #ncpol #ncga
Sen. Terence Everitt has requested that the Wake DA open an investigation into Senate leader Phil Berger following disputed reports that he would redraw the state's congressional map in exchange for Trump's endorsement. #ncpol #ncga
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Berger denies making map deal with Trump, but an NC lawmaker wants an investigation
Senate leader Phil Berger said he was open to redrawing NC’s political map to further benefit Republicans.
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September 26, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Sen. Terence Everitt has requested that the Wake DA open an investigation into Senate leader Phil Berger following disputed reports that he would redraw the state's congressional map in exchange for Trump's endorsement. #ncpol #ncga
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NC Auditor Dave Boliek hires Dallas Woodhouse, former GOP director, in new 'election integrity' oversight role #ncpol
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NC auditor hires former GOP director in new ‘election integrity’ oversight role
Dallas Woodhouse, who led the state GOP from 2015 to 2019, will serve as the election liaison in Auditor Dave Boliek’s office.
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September 26, 2025 at 6:03 PM
NC Auditor Dave Boliek hires Dallas Woodhouse, former GOP director, in new 'election integrity' oversight role #ncpol
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NC's congressional maps are heavily skewed toward Republicans now. Senate leader Phil Berger says he'd be open to making them even more red. But he denies claims that he would push redistricting in exchange for a Donald Trump endorsement. @kyleingram.bsky.social story. #ncpol
Top NC Republican floats redrawing congressional map to help GOP
He also rebutted claims that the redistricting effort would be part of a deal to secure President Donald Trump’s endorsement.
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September 25, 2025 at 10:25 PM
NC's congressional maps are heavily skewed toward Republicans now. Senate leader Phil Berger says he'd be open to making them even more red. But he denies claims that he would push redistricting in exchange for a Donald Trump endorsement. @kyleingram.bsky.social story. #ncpol
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Republican lawmakers have steadily allocated a variety of additional powers and resources to Boliek’s office since his election in November.
NC’s auditor is typically a quiet role. Under Dave Boliek, that’s changing
Republican lawmakers have steadily allocated a variety of additional powers and resources to Boliek’s office since his election in November.
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September 4, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Republican lawmakers have steadily allocated a variety of additional powers and resources to Boliek’s office since his election in November.
A Republican NC county election chair has resigned after being charged with attempting to drug his granddaughters’ ice cream.
State Auditor Dave Boliek, who appointed the man in May, asked him to step down this morning. #ncpol
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State Auditor Dave Boliek, who appointed the man in May, asked him to step down this morning. #ncpol
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Accused of drugging ice cream, a Republican NC elections official resigns
State Auditor Dave Boliek, who appointed the county elections chair, asked for his resignation following charges of drugging granddaughters’ ice cream.
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August 28, 2025 at 5:12 PM
A Republican NC county election chair has resigned after being charged with attempting to drug his granddaughters’ ice cream.
State Auditor Dave Boliek, who appointed the man in May, asked him to step down this morning. #ncpol
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State Auditor Dave Boliek, who appointed the man in May, asked him to step down this morning. #ncpol
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has asked North Carolina election officials to run potentially millions of voters through a national citizenship verification system. (by @kyleingram.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/politic... (gift link)
Homeland Security asks NC to feed voter list into citizenship verification system
The program has drawn criticism — both nationally and in North Carolina — for using unreliable or outdated information that could incorrectly identify people as noncitizens.
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August 28, 2025 at 3:31 PM
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has asked North Carolina election officials to run potentially millions of voters through a national citizenship verification system. (by @kyleingram.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/politic... (gift link)
A Republican candidate for NC Supreme Court is accused of a campaign finance violation for taking a lobbyist’s money.
NC candidate accused of finance violation. Now she may give lobbyist’s money back
A Republican candidate for NC Supreme Court is accused of a campaign finance violation for taking a lobbyist’s money.
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August 8, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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
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Here's our analysis of the age, party, race and geography of the affected voters #ncpol
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Who are the 100,000 NC voters with incomplete registrations? What our analysis shows
These voters must provide updated registration information before the next election or risk barriers to making their ballots count.
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July 21, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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
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Here's our analysis of the age, party, race and geography of the affected voters #ncpol
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Guest-hosting the Due South NC news round-up this week with panelists @kyleingram.bsky.social, @samwalkerobxnews.com and Mary Helen Moore.
Listen and catch up on everything from #ncga budget news to flounder fishing and Outer Banks dining: www.wunc.org/show/due-sou... #ncpol
Listen and catch up on everything from #ncga budget news to flounder fishing and Outer Banks dining: www.wunc.org/show/due-sou... #ncpol
NC News Roundup: Trump administration files suit over NC voter registrations; disagreement over ferry tolls on the coast
The Trump administration is joining the battle over voter registrations in NC.
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May 30, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Guest-hosting the Due South NC news round-up this week with panelists @kyleingram.bsky.social, @samwalkerobxnews.com and Mary Helen Moore.
Listen and catch up on everything from #ncga budget news to flounder fishing and Outer Banks dining: www.wunc.org/show/due-sou... #ncpol
Listen and catch up on everything from #ncga budget news to flounder fishing and Outer Banks dining: www.wunc.org/show/due-sou... #ncpol
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Jefferson Griffin concedes NC Supreme Court race, ending unprecedented effort to overturn election. Griffin says he will not appeal a federal judge's ruling against him. Board of Elections will certify Allison Riggs as winner. (Via @kyleingram.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/politic... #ncpol
Griffin concedes NC Supreme Court race, ending unprecedented effort to overturn election
Griffin’s concession puts to bed a contentious and chaotic saga in NC politics, one that has raised substantial questions about democracy and may impact the state’s elections for years to come.
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May 7, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Jefferson Griffin concedes NC Supreme Court race, ending unprecedented effort to overturn election. Griffin says he will not appeal a federal judge's ruling against him. Board of Elections will certify Allison Riggs as winner. (Via @kyleingram.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/politic... #ncpol
NEW: Federal judge rules against Jefferson Griffin's effort to overturn NC Supreme Court election, orders state to certify Riggs as winner.
However, the order is stayed for 7 days so Griffin can appeal. #ncpol
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However, the order is stayed for 7 days so Griffin can appeal. #ncpol
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Federal judge orders NC to certify Riggs as winner in Supreme Court election
The decision could bring an end to nearly six months of legal battles over the Republican candidate’s attempt to overturn his loss.
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May 5, 2025 at 11:00 PM
NEW: Federal judge rules against Jefferson Griffin's effort to overturn NC Supreme Court election, orders state to certify Riggs as winner.
However, the order is stayed for 7 days so Griffin can appeal. #ncpol
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However, the order is stayed for 7 days so Griffin can appeal. #ncpol
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NC could change the rules after the election is over, and throw out enough ballots to change the outcome. There are several ways that’s unprecedented. #ncpol
✍️ A special report by @kyleingram.bsky.social
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✍️ A special report by @kyleingram.bsky.social
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In contested Supreme Court race, NC Republicans test their ability to overturn an election
NC could change the rules after the election is over, and throw out enough ballots to change the outcome. There are several ways that’s unprecedented.
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April 11, 2025 at 4:38 PM
NC could change the rules after the election is over, and throw out enough ballots to change the outcome. There are several ways that’s unprecedented. #ncpol
✍️ A special report by @kyleingram.bsky.social
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✍️ A special report by @kyleingram.bsky.social
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NEW: In split decision, NC Court of Appeals rules in Republican Jefferson Griffin's favor in his challenge of 65,000 votes.
However, they order a 15-day cure period, rather than immediately throwing out all ballots #ncpol
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However, they order a 15-day cure period, rather than immediately throwing out all ballots #ncpol
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NC Court of Appeals gives 65,000 challenged voters 15 days to prove eligibility
The majority wrote that, even though they have the authority to completely throw out the contested ballots, they decided to instead mandate a cure period for most of the challenged voters.
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April 4, 2025 at 4:37 PM
NEW: In split decision, NC Court of Appeals rules in Republican Jefferson Griffin's favor in his challenge of 65,000 votes.
However, they order a 15-day cure period, rather than immediately throwing out all ballots #ncpol
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However, they order a 15-day cure period, rather than immediately throwing out all ballots #ncpol
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NC Republicans file sweeping bill targeting transgender rights to bathrooms, documents. It affects ability of trans people to use restrooms or get legal documents aligned to their gender identity.(Via @kyleingram.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/politic... #nced #ncpol #ncga
NC Republicans file sweeping bill targeting transgender rights to bathrooms, documents
The bill reignites a contentious debate over transgender bathroom access that roiled the state in 2016 following the passage of HB2.
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March 25, 2025 at 4:51 PM
NC Republicans file sweeping bill targeting transgender rights to bathrooms, documents. It affects ability of trans people to use restrooms or get legal documents aligned to their gender identity.(Via @kyleingram.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/politic... #nced #ncpol #ncga
Will NC pass another HB 2?
Nearly 10 years after the infamous "Bathroom Bill" was enacted, Senate Republicans introduced a similar bill this morning that also targets transgender people's access to updated legal documents #ncpol
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Nearly 10 years after the infamous "Bathroom Bill" was enacted, Senate Republicans introduced a similar bill this morning that also targets transgender people's access to updated legal documents #ncpol
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NC Republicans file sweeping bill targeting transgender rights to bathrooms, documents
The bill reignites a contentious debate over transgender bathroom access that roiled the state in 2016 following the passage of HB2.
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March 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Will NC pass another HB 2?
Nearly 10 years after the infamous "Bathroom Bill" was enacted, Senate Republicans introduced a similar bill this morning that also targets transgender people's access to updated legal documents #ncpol
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Nearly 10 years after the infamous "Bathroom Bill" was enacted, Senate Republicans introduced a similar bill this morning that also targets transgender people's access to updated legal documents #ncpol
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NEW: Jefferson Griffin has repeatedly declined to comment on his challenge of 65,000 votes in the Supreme Court race — but he isn’t bringing the case alone.
The N&O sat down with Jason Simmons, chair of the NC GOP, to ask why the party is fighting to overturn the election. #ncpol
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The N&O sat down with Jason Simmons, chair of the NC GOP, to ask why the party is fighting to overturn the election. #ncpol
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Interview: NC GOP chair defends challenge of 65,000 votes in Supreme Court election
While Judge Jefferson Griffin has declined to comment on his effort to overturn the election results, the chair of the NC GOP, which has joined in his lawsuit, sat down for an interview with The N&O.
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March 20, 2025 at 1:07 PM
NEW: Jefferson Griffin has repeatedly declined to comment on his challenge of 65,000 votes in the Supreme Court race — but he isn’t bringing the case alone.
The N&O sat down with Jason Simmons, chair of the NC GOP, to ask why the party is fighting to overturn the election. #ncpol
Watch here:
The N&O sat down with Jason Simmons, chair of the NC GOP, to ask why the party is fighting to overturn the election. #ncpol
Watch here:
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Black North Carolina lawmakers blast Republican effort to ban DEI in state government. Sen. Kandie Smith said at a news conference today that the bill means they could 'impeach me from office because I’m Black.' (Via @kyleingram.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/politic... #ncpol #ncga #nced
Black NC lawmakers blast Republican effort to ban DEI in state government
Sen. Kandie Smith said the bill could make it possible to “impeach me from office because I’m Black.”
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February 27, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Black North Carolina lawmakers blast Republican effort to ban DEI in state government. Sen. Kandie Smith said at a news conference today that the bill means they could 'impeach me from office because I’m Black.' (Via @kyleingram.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/politic... #ncpol #ncga #nced
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"It’s craven. He’s basically fearful of Trump."
Marty Baron, former executive editor of the Washington Post, interprets what Jeff Bazos announced this morning. open.substack.com/pub/zeteo/p/...
Marty Baron, former executive editor of the Washington Post, interprets what Jeff Bazos announced this morning. open.substack.com/pub/zeteo/p/...
February 26, 2025 at 6:13 PM
"It’s craven. He’s basically fearful of Trump."
Marty Baron, former executive editor of the Washington Post, interprets what Jeff Bazos announced this morning. open.substack.com/pub/zeteo/p/...
Marty Baron, former executive editor of the Washington Post, interprets what Jeff Bazos announced this morning. open.substack.com/pub/zeteo/p/...
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Dave Boliek is poised to become the only state auditor in the country responsible for overseeing elections. #ncpol
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‘A sleeping giant.’ Republican NC auditor talks DMV, DEI and new election powers
Dave Boliek is poised to become the only state auditor in the country responsible for overseeing elections.
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February 21, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Dave Boliek is poised to become the only state auditor in the country responsible for overseeing elections. #ncpol
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