color:white; } font-size: 0.9em; Thirty-five of 100 seats were up for election, including two special elections. By legislature, to fill vacancy in term beginning Mar. Seated July 17, 1868. position: relative; height: 56px; She served for 10 years, then ran unsuccessfully for Congress, and then was elected again in November. flex: 0 0 175px; .non_result_row { On Sunday mornings, my dad would get up at 5 AM to help me fold the Sunday edition, pack my bike, and send me on my way. The text messages had been published by National File the day before. Incumbent Republican Eddie Gallimore has represented the 29th district since 2019. padding-bottom: 8px; Donald Trump (R) won North Carolina in 2016's presidential election with 50% of the vote to Hillary Clintons (D) 46%. Incumbent Republican Paul Newton has represented the 36th district since 2017. Incumbent Democrat Donald Davis has represented the 5th district since 2013, and previously from 2009 to 2011. He is also proud of his work on Governor Coopers Crime Commission creating recommendations to curb the risk of school shootings. Unsure of what to do next, I did what my parents had always taught me to do: Work. line-height: 1.5em; There was a bombshell in North Carolina politics yesterday. margin: 0 5px; table #officeholder-table td { Alexander didn't seek re-election and Democrat Sarah Crawford won the open seat. Youre more than a vote, so support GovTrack today with a tip of any amount: Or keep using GovTrack for free! } And keep in mind, it's only been five months since she was elected to that seat as a Democrat. Terry: Cotham came back to Raleigh. Protecting and Expanding Voting Rights North Carolinians continue to struggle with the rising cost of premiums, co-pays, and prescription drugs, and there are still more than 1 million people in our state without any coverage at all. State Government websites value user privacy. lost their supermajorities in both chambers in 2018, until further court proceedings in a lawsuit challenging it, upheld a lower courts decision to block a ban on abortions, moved to rehear two major voting rights cases, revealed that she was leaving the Democratic Party. margin-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0; width: 100%; } Terry: And I assume after yesterday's news that Carolina Forward did not hold back. We hope to enable educators to build lesson plans centered around any bill or vote in Congress, even those as recent as yesterday. color: #888; (919) 715-7586 (Fax), Professional Training & Career Development. 90.3 Hickory 106.1 Laurinburg. } The Ballotpedia Power Index (BPI) is an election forecasting tool which factors in polling averages from RealClearPolitics and share prices on PredictIt to project the overall chances of each candidate winning election. Tricia Cotham, a Democratic state representative, in 2016. } color: #6db24f; padding-bottom: 8px; He was awarded the Bronze Star and the prestigious General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award, in part for groundbreaking work prosecuting contractors for criminal misconduct, and the last three years he has trained special operations forces at Fort Bragg. } He also believes the Senate should reform the filibuster rule that is too often abused by Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to promote gridlock and stop votes on important legislation that would help North Carolinas hardworking families. display: inline-block; The Senate elects officers from their membership, including the President Pro Tempore. As an Army veteran, Cal takes the safety and security of North Carolinians seriously, including border security. We hope that with your input we can make GovTrack more accessible to minority and disadvantaged communities who we may currently struggle to reach. So what changed?" Class II terms run from the beginning of the 117th Congress on January 3, 2021, to the end of the 119th Congress on January 3, 2027. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. with his wife Stephanie and their three kids who are ages 10, 11, and 12. justify-content: center; } color: #0645ad; The Democratic lawmaker, State Representative Tricia Cotham, announced in a news conference on Wednesday morning that she was becoming a Republican, saying she had been bullied by her fellow Democrats and had grown alienated from the party on issues like school choice. Incumbent Democrat Joyce Waddell has represented the 40th district since 2015. border: 1px solid #aaa; Governor is the official who has been impeached, the Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court presides. padding:7px 8px 8px; } display: block; padding-left: 10px; width: 90%; Incumbent Republican Jim Burgin has represented the 12th district since 2019. flex-direction: column; text-align: center; This page displays current and historical information pertaining to the U.S. Senate delegation from North Carolina. North Carolina Republicans lost their previously-held supermajority in 2018. } Incumbent Democrat Kirk deViere has represented the 19th district since 2019. display: flex;
padding-left: 10px !important; Rank-and-file margin-bottom: .75em; table#officeholder-table th, td {font-size: 10px; } The House of Representatives consists of 120 members who serve a term of two years. padding-bottom: 0px; 1. [2], On November 5, 1996, Jesse Helms (R) won re-election to the United States Senate. Harrison: Yeah, exactly. } Contact information for State agencies, legislators, hotlines, reporting fraud, and more. font-weight: 300; In the House, Republicans will have the 72 votes they need to override Mr. Coopers vetoes; they already have a veto-proof majority in the Senate. } flex-direction: column; left: 0px; padding: 2px; .race_header.libertarian { And there were others, a bill requiring sheriffs to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. .leg-hnt-flex-column { bills. 3 min read. } .leg-hnt-title { Operations: Meghann Olshefski Mandy Morris Kelly Rindfleisch The quality of our childrens education shouldnt depend on where they grow up, their family circumstances, their race, their wealth, or a disability, and Cal believes that public educationand the investments we make in our children through schoolsshould be an engine of opportunity for all North Carolinians. I know that my job is fighting for your job. .votebox_legend .non_result_row { .leg-hnt-toggle-text { .race_header, .results_text, .results_table_container, .votebox_legend { Reforming our Criminal Justice System letter-spacing: .04em; .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { .leg-hnt-leadership > div { .non_result_row th { font-size: 12px; Cal will fight for a more equitable economy and living wage in every community by standing with workers to support efforts to promote good-paying full-time jobs with benefits, rein in the cost of higher education and health care, defend workplace protections, and finally raise the minimum wage. overflow-x: scroll; } The Nonprofit Corporation Act, Section 55A-8-01 establishes the role of the board of directors in the following manner: The "Party Control" column notes which party held that seat heading into the 2018 general election. Kevin E. Hayes advanced from the Constitution primary for U.S. Senate North Carolina. Perhaps he or she is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, a former senator, or a senator in your State Legislature. One more Democratic House leader Robert Reives said her constituents in District 112 deserve to know what values were most important to their elected representative. In November, the party reclaimed a majority on the State Supreme Court, giving it a 5-to-2 conservative lean and removing a key check on Republican lawmakers attempts to further gerrymander the states legislative and congressional maps. *** Candidate either did not report any receipts or disbursements to the FEC, or Ballotpedia did not find an FEC candidate ID. Thankfully, I have no symptoms and I feel well.[50], Cunningham tweeted: I'm wishing @SenThomTillis a quick recovery following his positive COVID-19 test, and am thinking of him and his family. State and local courts | If the court reinstates the Republican-friendly maps, it would further entrench G.O.P. Data on the results of the 2012 and 2016 presidential elections broken down by state legislative districts was compiled by Daily Kos.[69][70]. The story of North Carolina is still being written, and we must make the next chapter as one that fairly includes everyone, no matter who they are, who they love, or the color of their skin. Senators, sitting in the 117th United States Congress . } .race_header.green { He trusts the education of his own two children to the public schools of North Carolina and wants all of North Carolinas children to experience the best our states public schools have to offer. He received his undergrad from the Colorado State and his master's from the University of Delaware. Because of Civil War, vacancy from July 11, 1861, to July 13, 1868. } The Senate race has tightened as Republican Mehmet Oz consolidates support from Republicans after making it through a nasty primary with Trumps endorsement. Visit us on Instagram, This is the worst inflation in rural areas since exploding cows. width: 50%; He also knows, as the father of two, the fear that parents experience when they drop their kids off at school and wonder if they will come home safe. padding-left: 16px; width: 100% !important; All rights reserved. width: 100%; Incumbent Republican Todd Johnson has represented the 35th district since 2019. display: block; } Either the candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey or Ballotpedia staff created a profile after identifying the candidate as noteworthy. width: 100%; float: right; background-color: #6db24f; We should also work to reduce recidivism by investing in programs and supports that give people who have paid their debt to society the opportunity to re-enter their communities with dignity and contribute to their families and neighborhoods. Cal also knows how critical it is that our students have the support they need to pursue their dreams, and Cal supports a national strategy to invest in opportunity through public schools including by fully funding Title I and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, to provide schools the resources they need to succeed and close significant funding gaps between districts. margin-top: 16px; Harrison: Exactly. United States Senate election in North Carolina, 2022, United States congressional delegations from North Carolina, https://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php?title=List_of_United_States_Senators_from_North_Carolina&oldid=8838113, Conflicts in school board elections, 2021-2022, Special Congressional elections (2023-2024), 2022 Congressional Competitiveness Report, State Executive Competitiveness Report, 2022, State Legislative Competitiveness Report, 2022, Partisanship in 2022 United States local elections. Over his career, Shannon has been a featured speaker at many technology conferences, written several books, and teaches stem classes to youth programs. Voters have elected their senators in the privacy of the voting booth since 1913. The framers of the Constitution, however, did not intend senators to be elected in this way and included in Article I, section 3, "The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each state, chosen by the legislature thereof for six Years; and each Senator shall have one Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. How Ms. Cotham might vote on abortion was a particularly perplexing question for Democrats. I hope both parties encourage members of their caucuses to serve their constituents and collaborate with their colleagues with dignity and respect.. .votebox-scroll-container { To read more about elected officials tested at this time, click here. The President of the Senate is the Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina, but the Lt. .leg-hnt-border-top { .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { When I graduated from high school I couldnt afford college so I volunteered for the Air Force. Incumbent Thom Tillis defeated Cal Cunningham, Shannon Bray, and Kevin E. Hayes in the general election for U.S. Senate North Carolina on November 3, 2020. Anyone can read what you share. display: inline-block; No one knows. } Incumbent Democrat Toby Fitch has represented the 4th district since 2018. top: 2px; column-width: 175px; Cal believes in ensuring women have access to reproductive care, and he is strongly opposed to partisan efforts in Washington to attack and defund Planned Parenthood, which provides health care services to thousands of North Carolinians. .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, Incumbent Republican Tom McInnis has represented the 25th district since 2015. incumbent Republican David Craven has represented the 26th district since his appointment in 2020. Art. text-align: center; margin-bottom: -2px !important; There are no principles at play here, just pure interest." The North Carolina Senate is the upper chamber of the North Carolina General Assembly, which along with the North Carolina House of Representativesthe lower chambercomprises the state legislature of North Carolina. display: flex; } left: 0; position: relative; While the majority of changes occurred as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, some changes occurred for other reasons. Democrat Julie Mayfield won the open seat. width: 50px; After leaving the Navy, Shannon started a career in information technology. Incumbent Democrat Wiley Nickel has represented the 16th district since 2019. Because prisons and jails are not a substitute for mental health and substance abuse services, Cal is in favor of refocusing efforts on preventing violent crime instead of locking up people who, more than anything, need mental health or addiction treatment. "Shannon Bray is a former submariner and diver for the United States Navy. Incumbent Republican Carl Ford has represented the 33rd district since 2019. } Cal will work to ensure the federal government increases investment and support for these important institutions. Instead of separating families and caging children, we should be investing in the necessary technology and trained staff to secure our borders. One of the reasons why I am running is to find a solution at the federal level to improve the mental and physical health of our veterans; if we send them off to war, we owe this to them. background-color: #003388; Roy Cooper (D). margin: 0 5px; position: absolute; The table below details filing requirements for U.S. Senate candidates in North Carolina in the 2020 election cycle. } font-style: italic; Click the links below to see endorsement lists published on candidate campaign websites, if available. padding-bottom: 0px; display: block; .leg-hnt-flex-row { Republicans faced greater partisan risk in the election. margin: 0px 10px; color: #fff; border-bottom: 1px solid #aaa; Representative Cothams votes on womens reproductive freedom, election laws, L.G.B.T.Q. Republican Michael Lee defeated Peterson in a rematch of the 2018election. font-size: 16px; } Legislators you do not hold shares in my body, so stop trying to manipulate my mind., After reports of her party change emerged, Emilys List, a national group that backs women who support abortion rights, issued a statement criticizing Ms. Cotham for joining a Republican caucus that has stridently opposed abortion rights, rolled back voting rights and imposed deep cuts on public education for years.. } .results_table { Our public interest mission means we will never put our service behind a paywall. Governor has very limited powers and only votes to break a tie. Were looking to learn more about who uses GovTrack and what features you find helpful or think could be improved. Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2020. } U.S. President | The Lieutenant Governor is President of the Senate and presides over the daily session. .votebox-results-metadata-p { font-weight: bold; .leg-hnt-leadership-title { background-color: #003388; .votebox { Shannon Bray advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. Senate North Carolina. RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Speculation is rising in the North Carolina legislature that a Democrat is about to switch parties and give Republicans a complete veto-proof majority in the General Assembly, a move that could affect legislation on immigration, abortion and voting. Incumbent Republican Rob Bryan has represented the 39th district since his appointment on October 2, 2019. } Privacy Policy | .election_results_text { Reforming Broken Washington So her colleagues, when this news came yesterday, her colleagues were surprised but not surprised. As I look back at my upbringing, I realize it was a struggle. [65]. } There are always those few people who register blue and say that theyre blue, but dont always come through in the end, Ms. Huggins said. As of the 2020 election, Cunningham had been a member of the Army Reserves since 2002, an attorney since 2003, and vice president of the company WasteZero since 2013. Mr. Reives, in a statement issued shortly after Ms. Cotham moved her desk in the chamber on Tuesday, accused his colleague of deceiving her constituents and called on her to step down. } Updated 1:35 PM / May 26, 2022 Pennsylvania Senate Republican primary results: Mehmet Oz and David McCormick headed to a runoff letter-spacing: 0.03em; The startling defection of a longtime Democratic lawmaker upended the balance of power in North Carolina on Wednesday, .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { .votebox-scroll-container { .partytd.Green { Cal believes we owe our men and women in uniform, and their families, a debt that can never fully be repaid, and there can be no excuses when it comes to fighting for their well-being, both on and off the battlefield. We hope to make GovTrack more useful to policy professionals like you. .race_header.democratic { I had two strong parents who would relocate to wherever they could to find work and to provide for our family. text-align: center; The term of office for each senator is only two years. Cal has been endorsed by the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare for his commitment to protecting these vital programs. Incumbent Thom Tillis defeated Cal Cunningham, Shannon Bray, and Kevin E. Hayes in the general election for U.S. Senate North Carolina on November 3, 2020. As a former Army prosecutor who litigated cases of sexual assault and as a former Vice Chairman of Governor Coopers Crime Commission, Cal understands that too often, our justice system has failed many North Carolinians, especially young people of color and those with limited means. } Several members of Congress have weighed in on the mayoral election, though Durbin is the first to back Vallas. 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color:white; } font-size: 0.9em; Thirty-five of 100 seats were up for election, including two special elections. By legislature, to fill vacancy in term beginning Mar. Seated July 17, 1868. position: relative; height: 56px; She served for 10 years, then ran unsuccessfully for Congress, and then was elected again in November. flex: 0 0 175px; .non_result_row { On Sunday mornings, my dad would get up at 5 AM to help me fold the Sunday edition, pack my bike, and send me on my way. The text messages had been published by National File the day before. Incumbent Republican Eddie Gallimore has represented the 29th district since 2019. padding-bottom: 8px; Donald Trump (R) won North Carolina in 2016's presidential election with 50% of the vote to Hillary Clintons (D) 46%. Incumbent Republican Paul Newton has represented the 36th district since 2017. Incumbent Democrat Donald Davis has represented the 5th district since 2013, and previously from 2009 to 2011. He is also proud of his work on Governor Coopers Crime Commission creating recommendations to curb the risk of school shootings. Unsure of what to do next, I did what my parents had always taught me to do: Work. line-height: 1.5em; There was a bombshell in North Carolina politics yesterday. margin: 0 5px; table #officeholder-table td { Alexander didn't seek re-election and Democrat Sarah Crawford won the open seat. Youre more than a vote, so support GovTrack today with a tip of any amount: Or keep using GovTrack for free! } And keep in mind, it's only been five months since she was elected to that seat as a Democrat. Terry: Cotham came back to Raleigh. Protecting and Expanding Voting Rights North Carolinians continue to struggle with the rising cost of premiums, co-pays, and prescription drugs, and there are still more than 1 million people in our state without any coverage at all. State Government websites value user privacy. lost their supermajorities in both chambers in 2018, until further court proceedings in a lawsuit challenging it, upheld a lower courts decision to block a ban on abortions, moved to rehear two major voting rights cases, revealed that she was leaving the Democratic Party. margin-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0; width: 100%; } Terry: And I assume after yesterday's news that Carolina Forward did not hold back. We hope to enable educators to build lesson plans centered around any bill or vote in Congress, even those as recent as yesterday. color: #888; (919) 715-7586 (Fax), Professional Training & Career Development. 90.3 Hickory 106.1 Laurinburg. } The Ballotpedia Power Index (BPI) is an election forecasting tool which factors in polling averages from RealClearPolitics and share prices on PredictIt to project the overall chances of each candidate winning election. Tricia Cotham, a Democratic state representative, in 2016. } color: #6db24f; padding-bottom: 8px; He was awarded the Bronze Star and the prestigious General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award, in part for groundbreaking work prosecuting contractors for criminal misconduct, and the last three years he has trained special operations forces at Fort Bragg. } He also believes the Senate should reform the filibuster rule that is too often abused by Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to promote gridlock and stop votes on important legislation that would help North Carolinas hardworking families. display: inline-block; The Senate elects officers from their membership, including the President Pro Tempore. As an Army veteran, Cal takes the safety and security of North Carolinians seriously, including border security. We hope that with your input we can make GovTrack more accessible to minority and disadvantaged communities who we may currently struggle to reach. So what changed?" Class II terms run from the beginning of the 117th Congress on January 3, 2021, to the end of the 119th Congress on January 3, 2027. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. with his wife Stephanie and their three kids who are ages 10, 11, and 12. justify-content: center; } color: #0645ad; The Democratic lawmaker, State Representative Tricia Cotham, announced in a news conference on Wednesday morning that she was becoming a Republican, saying she had been bullied by her fellow Democrats and had grown alienated from the party on issues like school choice. Incumbent Democrat Joyce Waddell has represented the 40th district since 2015. border: 1px solid #aaa; Governor is the official who has been impeached, the Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court presides. padding:7px 8px 8px; } display: block; padding-left: 10px; width: 90%; Incumbent Republican Jim Burgin has represented the 12th district since 2019. flex-direction: column; text-align: center; This page displays current and historical information pertaining to the U.S. Senate delegation from North Carolina. North Carolina Republicans lost their previously-held supermajority in 2018. } Incumbent Democrat Kirk deViere has represented the 19th district since 2019. display: flex; 
} Either the candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey or Ballotpedia staff created a profile after identifying the candidate as noteworthy. width: 100%; float: right; background-color: #6db24f; We should also work to reduce recidivism by investing in programs and supports that give people who have paid their debt to society the opportunity to re-enter their communities with dignity and contribute to their families and neighborhoods. Cal also knows how critical it is that our students have the support they need to pursue their dreams, and Cal supports a national strategy to invest in opportunity through public schools including by fully funding Title I and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, to provide schools the resources they need to succeed and close significant funding gaps between districts. margin-top: 16px; Harrison: Exactly. United States Senate election in North Carolina, 2022, United States congressional delegations from North Carolina, https://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php?title=List_of_United_States_Senators_from_North_Carolina&oldid=8838113, Conflicts in school board elections, 2021-2022, Special Congressional elections (2023-2024), 2022 Congressional Competitiveness Report, State Executive Competitiveness Report, 2022, State Legislative Competitiveness Report, 2022, Partisanship in 2022 United States local elections. Over his career, Shannon has been a featured speaker at many technology conferences, written several books, and teaches stem classes to youth programs. Voters have elected their senators in the privacy of the voting booth since 1913. The framers of the Constitution, however, did not intend senators to be elected in this way and included in Article I, section 3, "The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each state, chosen by the legislature thereof for six Years; and each Senator shall have one Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. How Ms. Cotham might vote on abortion was a particularly perplexing question for Democrats. I hope both parties encourage members of their caucuses to serve their constituents and collaborate with their colleagues with dignity and respect.. .votebox-scroll-container { To read more about elected officials tested at this time, click here. The President of the Senate is the Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina, but the Lt. .leg-hnt-border-top { .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { When I graduated from high school I couldnt afford college so I volunteered for the Air Force. Incumbent Thom Tillis defeated Cal Cunningham, Shannon Bray, and Kevin E. Hayes in the general election for U.S. Senate North Carolina on November 3, 2020. Anyone can read what you share. display: inline-block; No one knows. } Incumbent Democrat Toby Fitch has represented the 4th district since 2018. top: 2px; column-width: 175px; Cal believes in ensuring women have access to reproductive care, and he is strongly opposed to partisan efforts in Washington to attack and defund Planned Parenthood, which provides health care services to thousands of North Carolinians. .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, Incumbent Republican Tom McInnis has represented the 25th district since 2015. incumbent Republican David Craven has represented the 26th district since his appointment in 2020. Art. text-align: center; margin-bottom: -2px !important; There are no principles at play here, just pure interest." The North Carolina Senate is the upper chamber of the North Carolina General Assembly, which along with the North Carolina House of Representativesthe lower chambercomprises the state legislature of North Carolina. display: flex; } left: 0; position: relative; While the majority of changes occurred as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, some changes occurred for other reasons. Democrat Julie Mayfield won the open seat. width: 50px; After leaving the Navy, Shannon started a career in information technology. Incumbent Democrat Wiley Nickel has represented the 16th district since 2019. Because prisons and jails are not a substitute for mental health and substance abuse services, Cal is in favor of refocusing efforts on preventing violent crime instead of locking up people who, more than anything, need mental health or addiction treatment. "Shannon Bray is a former submariner and diver for the United States Navy. Incumbent Republican Carl Ford has represented the 33rd district since 2019. } Cal will work to ensure the federal government increases investment and support for these important institutions. Instead of separating families and caging children, we should be investing in the necessary technology and trained staff to secure our borders. One of the reasons why I am running is to find a solution at the federal level to improve the mental and physical health of our veterans; if we send them off to war, we owe this to them. background-color: #003388; Roy Cooper (D). margin: 0 5px; position: absolute; The table below details filing requirements for U.S. Senate candidates in North Carolina in the 2020 election cycle. } font-style: italic; Click the links below to see endorsement lists published on candidate campaign websites, if available. padding-bottom: 0px; display: block; .leg-hnt-flex-row { Republicans faced greater partisan risk in the election. margin: 0px 10px; color: #fff; border-bottom: 1px solid #aaa; Representative Cothams votes on womens reproductive freedom, election laws, L.G.B.T.Q. Republican Michael Lee defeated Peterson in a rematch of the 2018election. font-size: 16px; } Legislators you do not hold shares in my body, so stop trying to manipulate my mind., After reports of her party change emerged, Emilys List, a national group that backs women who support abortion rights, issued a statement criticizing Ms. Cotham for joining a Republican caucus that has stridently opposed abortion rights, rolled back voting rights and imposed deep cuts on public education for years.. } .results_table { Our public interest mission means we will never put our service behind a paywall. Governor has very limited powers and only votes to break a tie. Were looking to learn more about who uses GovTrack and what features you find helpful or think could be improved. Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2020. } U.S. President | The Lieutenant Governor is President of the Senate and presides over the daily session. .votebox-results-metadata-p { font-weight: bold; .leg-hnt-leadership-title { background-color: #003388; .votebox { Shannon Bray advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. Senate North Carolina. RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Speculation is rising in the North Carolina legislature that a Democrat is about to switch parties and give Republicans a complete veto-proof majority in the General Assembly, a move that could affect legislation on immigration, abortion and voting. Incumbent Republican Rob Bryan has represented the 39th district since his appointment on October 2, 2019. } Privacy Policy | .election_results_text { Reforming Broken Washington So her colleagues, when this news came yesterday, her colleagues were surprised but not surprised. As I look back at my upbringing, I realize it was a struggle. [65]. } There are always those few people who register blue and say that theyre blue, but dont always come through in the end, Ms. Huggins said. As of the 2020 election, Cunningham had been a member of the Army Reserves since 2002, an attorney since 2003, and vice president of the company WasteZero since 2013. Mr. Reives, in a statement issued shortly after Ms. Cotham moved her desk in the chamber on Tuesday, accused his colleague of deceiving her constituents and called on her to step down. } Updated 1:35 PM / May 26, 2022 Pennsylvania Senate Republican primary results: Mehmet Oz and David McCormick headed to a runoff letter-spacing: 0.03em; The startling defection of a longtime Democratic lawmaker upended the balance of power in North Carolina on Wednesday, .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { .votebox-scroll-container { .partytd.Green { Cal believes we owe our men and women in uniform, and their families, a debt that can never fully be repaid, and there can be no excuses when it comes to fighting for their well-being, both on and off the battlefield. We hope to make GovTrack more useful to policy professionals like you. .race_header.democratic { I had two strong parents who would relocate to wherever they could to find work and to provide for our family. text-align: center; The term of office for each senator is only two years. Cal has been endorsed by the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare for his commitment to protecting these vital programs. Incumbent Thom Tillis defeated Cal Cunningham, Shannon Bray, and Kevin E. Hayes in the general election for U.S. Senate North Carolina on November 3, 2020. As a former Army prosecutor who litigated cases of sexual assault and as a former Vice Chairman of Governor Coopers Crime Commission, Cal understands that too often, our justice system has failed many North Carolinians, especially young people of color and those with limited means. } Several members of Congress have weighed in on the mayoral election, though Durbin is the first to back Vallas. 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