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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Here’s the video of the exchange here —>

Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Former NC Congressman Madison Cawthorn, who is now running for an open Florida congressional seat, says on podcast that 90% of American churchgoers aren't going to heaven. "Only about 10% of people in churches are going to heaven. I genuinely think that." #ncpol

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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

NEWS: Robinson's former campaign manager, Matt Hurley, is behind the Robinson "interview" that's posting tomorrow. He founded Real Truth Media earlier this year, according to Florida Secretary of State filings. That's the site running the Robinson convo. #ncpol

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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

What will the NCSBE do? It has some discretionary authority, but granting this request would leapfrog the process the board has already outlined. Hand recounts are supposed to happen after machine recounts, and the sample of ballots selected is random (not done as selectively as Berger wants) #ncpol

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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Of NC's 100 counties, there was only one county in 2024 SupCo race where a machine recount produced a net swing of more than 23 votes: Randolph County. This stemmed from a miscounting of absentee ballots on Election Night. #ncpol

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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

How might a machine recount pan out? For perspective, in the 2024 NC SupCo general election race (much higher turnout), Guilford County saw a 5-vote swing in favor of Riggs over Griffin. Rockingham Co. saw a 1-vote swing in favor of Riggs. Berger presently trails by 23. #ncpol

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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

In his recount request, Berger raised concerns over 220 ballots, including 3 "overvotes" and 217 "undervotes." The deadline for an election protest is 5pm today. When asked for clarity on what wrongdoing Berger was alleging, campaign deferred back to letter and the NCSBE. #ncpol

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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

#BREAKING: Senate leader Phil Berger has just requested a recount through the State Board of Elections. Story coming shortly. #ncpol

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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Let's be clear: Whatever fringe legal argument or extrapolation one tries to make, the math is clear: Michele Morrow lost the 2024 general election. #ncpol

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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

So many tidbits to be proud of in this one: #ncpol

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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

On the naughty list: Reps. Carla Cunningham, Nasif Majeed, Shelly Willingham & ex-Rep. Michael Wray. On the warning list: Rep. Dante Pittman On the safe list: Rep. Garland Pierce and Charles Smith, Sen. Paul Lowe, former state Rep. James Gailliard & former state Sen. Don Davis.

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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Will Trump pardon Greg Lindberg? The White House is keeping its cards close to chest. But one notable development has occurred: Lindberg has lobbyist Ches McDowell working on his behalf. McDowell is the brother of Congressman Addison McDowell and a hunting buddy of Don Jr. #ncpol

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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

For the first time in eight years, the Carolina Panthers have made it to the playoffs. They'll host either the 49ers or Rams next week.

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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

JUST IN: For the first time in state history, Republicans have overtaken Democrats in North Carolina voter registration. As of this morning, there are more registered Republicans than Democrats. #ncpol

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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

NC Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has just sent President Trump a letter amid push before holidays for Greg Lindberg to receive pardon. "A well-financed and aggressive public relations campaign advocating for clemency should not be mistaken for evidence of injustice." #ncpol

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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

Missed one for McInnis primary in #SD21. It's now 30% of Republican state lawmakers running for reelection having a contested March 3 primary (28/92). #ncpol

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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

Digging through candidate filings, 29% of Republican state lawmakers running for reelection will have a contested March 3 primary (27/92). For Democratic incumbents, just 15% have a contested primary (10/68). #ncpol

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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Democratic Rep. Bryan Cohn is officially the only member of his party not seeking reelection this cycle. He has just announced he won't run, saying in a statement, "I need to refocus my time and energy on my family and on growing my small business here at home." #ncpol

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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Selection for 2025 POST OF THE YEAR: Davis Alston, the son of Rep. Vernetta Alston who failed to find a budget this fall, despite his best scavenging attempts around the Capitol. Rumor has it Davis is still looking for that budget… #ncpol

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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Selection for 2025 STORY OF THE YEAR: The prolonged state Supreme Court race between Allison Riggs and Jefferson Griffin. #ncpol

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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

#BREAKING: Former Gov. Jim Hunt has died, per his daughter, Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt. #ncpol

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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

BREAKING: Former NC superintendent candidate Michele Morrow is running for U.S. Senate, where she'll square off against former NCGOP Chairman Michael Whatley. #ncpol

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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Wherein I liken the #HD27 Democratic primary to the fight scene from Anchorman. It had to be done. #ncpol

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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Republican Rep. Tricia Cotham faces a GOP primary challenge. The challenger, Kelly Van Horn, has been a registered voter since 2004 but never cast a ballot before in a Republican primary. #ncpol

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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Public Transparency Note: Yesterday, my hair stylist, Jess Rivera, submitted her candidacy paperwork for NC Senate District 4. As such, I won't be covering this contest. I shared this publicly back in June, but re-upping now that candidate filing is official. #ncpol

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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Spoke with Court of Appeals Judge Toby Hampson, who was on a panel that moved to toss out ballots of NC voters who were falsely accused of never residing in the state. "We were just making assumptions about these voters based on their appearance on a list," Hampson said. #ncpol

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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Federal judges have OK'd North Carolina's new congressional map, allowing it to proceed. Candidate filing is next Monday. Under the new map, Republicans are likely to net an additional congressional seat that is currently held by Democratic Rep. Don Davis. #ncpol

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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

NC Gov. Josh Stein has formally signed off on High Point City Councilwoman Amanda Cook filling the vacancy left by Rep. Cecil Brockman. Cook, however, won't be formally seated until a House quorum is present (meaning early next yr since no more votes planned this yr). #ncpol

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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

This story isn't to say that number of bills passed can be equated to success. Indeed, many folks may see more government intervention as a sign of concern rather than progress. But it does show just how historically unproductive the past 10 months have been. #ncpol

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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Don’t let us down, Dairy Queen! If you or someone you know works in corporate comms there, please hit me up. #ncpol

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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

BREAKING: Kirk has died President Trump announces.

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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Here's the resignation letter for those curious. In it, Yokeley writes, "I remain prayerfully confident that I will be exonerated of all accusations levied against me." #ncpol

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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Per NCSBE data request, here's the form that's about to go out to 82,737 NC voters who need to update their registration in order to avoid having to cast a provisional ballot. #ncpol List of voters here (shrinks daily; this is as of 8/14) --> docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

NEWS: An NC Court of Appeals ruling makes it easier for unaffiliated candidates to get on ballot. A 2022 Orange Co. commission candidate needed 4% of all county voters to sign petition to get on ballot. Judges say it should've been 4% of *district* voters; not full county. #ncpol

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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

In 24 hours, WRAL has repeatedly given its audience the false impression that they reported something wholly on their own. Their "reporting" on Cooper followed Axios by hours. Their "reporting" on Whatley followed Politico by hours. Their "reporting" on UNC settlement followed N&O by hours. #ncpol

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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

NEWS: RNC Chairman Michael Whatley will run for U.S. Senate, can confirm from multiple people familiar with the matter. Whatley has considered this for months. Announcement and Trump endorsement is forthcoming. First reported by Politico, story coming for Anderson Alerts. #ncpol

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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

STORY UPDATE: Per NCSBE data, the 103,270 impacted voters who will have to cast a provisional ballot if they don't update their registrations are disproportionately younger and unaffiliated. Republicans are the least likely to be impacted. #ncpol

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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

UPDATE: A couple dozen bills that weren't posted Friday have just now been presented, so 2025 is officially the second least productive session in terms of bill passage count, not the lowest. #ncpol

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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

No budget, no mini budget, no exempt positions for NCSBE, no agreement even on how to adjourn. Even disregarding the numbers, it’s awfully hard to argue the past six months have been productive in Raleigh. #ncpol Story —> andersonalerts.substack.com/p/nc-2025-un...

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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Transparency/Conflict of Interest Note: There's one legislative race I will not be covering this year: Senate District 4. Why? I learned this week that my barber is running for the seat. While I won't be supporting any candidate, I do have one endorsement--> #ncpol

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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

We have an adjournment resolution. North Carolina lawmakers would return for possible votes on July 29-31, Aug. 25-28, Sept. 23-25, Oct. 7, Oct. 28-30, and Nov. 5. #ncpol

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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

In case there wasn't enough mess in #ncleg, here's how even a few dozen pages for a "mini budget" is becoming out of reach. The House's top budget writer says the Senate violated terms of a deal. Senate's top negotiator says House has gone AWOL and isn't communicating. #ncpol

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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Updated: Here's all county elections boards members appointed today, per NCSBE. They'll be formally sworn in next month. #ncpol

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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

NEWS: North Carolina elections officials weighing a plan to address 194,000 voters lacking a driver's license or last four digits of their Social Security number. 98K of these voters would have to cast provisional ballots going forward. 96K are good to vote as normal. #ncpol

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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

In party-line vote, the North Carolina State Board of Elections votes to recognize the Green Party. Democrats questioned Jill Stein's party affiliation in a number of states. Republicans held that Stein met threshold needed for Green Party to have ballot access. #ncpol

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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

NCGOP now calling for Rep. Julie von Haefen to resign. Chairman Jason Simmons: "The posts Rep. von Haefen shared do not show the judgement or temperament of someone to hold public office. For the good of her constituents to have effective representation, she should resign." #ncpol

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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

NC's budget now officially goes to conference. Who woulda thunk the Senate didn't love the House's changes? Interesting enough, though, nine Senate Dems backed the House version of the budget, including Senate Dem leader Sydney Batch. #ncpol

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Bryan Anderson @bryanranderson.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

1/3: The night the NC Supreme Court order dropped, I combed through my spreadsheet & nearly threw up after discovering wrongly labeled never residents were going to have their votes tossed. I called my editor, Kate Sheappard, the next morning to let her know I was on my way to Greensboro... #ncpol

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