Inflation and jobs lead statewide concerns, while Republicans and Democrats diverge most sharply on immigration, environmental issues, crime, health care, and voting rights

Artificial intelligence is making it easier to create realistic political images, videos and audio, leaving voters with a new question as they head toward the midterm elections: How do they know what ...

Presidential approval & disapproval drive NC vote intentions, leading to Democrats holding an advantage, while Governor Josh Stein maintains majority approval

Large majorities say deceptive AI could make election information harder to trust, spread false claims faster than officials can respond

Survey finds strong Republican support for MAGA, more mixed Democratic views of DSA, and particularly negative attitudes toward MAGA among pure independents

Among intended registered voters, Democrats lead 49% to 38% in a hypothetical U.S. House ballot; Americans more likely to expect Democratic control of the House and Republican control of Senate

The national survey of U.S. adults finds broad affordability concerns across partisan groups, with lower-income households reporting difficulty meeting monthly expenses and cutting

Catawba College is ranked #4 among the best colleges in the South. Located in historic Salisbury, NC, it is a private, coeducational liberal arts college established in 1851. Our mission is to enrich ...

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ECU NC Senate poll (Aug 31-Sep 3) shows Roy Cooper leading Michael Whatley 46%-39% (14% undecided); forced choice: Cooper 52%-44%. Credibility interval +/-4.4.

The poll results shift on one tax amendment when respondents were given context, though both still show broad support.

But Views Shift on Property Tax Limits When Voters Consider Tradeoffs

New Catawba College-YouGov survey finds broad support for current early-voting period, voter registration and Election Day voting, while views on some policies reveal partisan differences

New Catawba College-YouGov survey finds broad bipartisan support for nonpartisan election administration, but Democrats and Republicans show greater confidence in officials from their own party

Ahead of the midterm elections, North Carolina’s early voting locations and hours have been set. We discuss the impact and how voters feel about confidence in election security. Later in the show, we'...

Confidence in several election safeguards has improved since 2024, though concerns remain about specific risks and about elections farther from home

North Carolina may have 40 percent unaffiliated registration, but it does not have a 40 percent independent voting bloc.

A new poll from Elon University shows a majority of North Carolinians are now opposed to data centers in their communities. The increasing resistance comes as data center developers push to add more f...

Jennifer Balkcom inherited the nomination in a district friendly to Republicans. But Democrat Jamie Ager has the money, time, and name.

Survey question for Online Town Hall on NC Elections

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As we head into the 2026 midterm election season, many North Carolinians are concerned about the threat of political violence. Polling shows that voters expect some kind of political violence to occur...

The congressional candidate that took out the previously scandal-ridden congressional incumbent now bows out due to his own scandals. What's next?

Republicans and Democrats in battleground states are collaborating to publicly counter unproven accusations about U.S. elections and improve voter trust.