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NC Sen. Kevin Corbin won’t seek Edwards’ congressional seat in November

  • Laura Leslie

Longtime North Carolina state lawmaker Sen. Kevin Corbin, R-Macon, announced Wednesday evening he will not run to replace U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards on the ballot on November. Instead, he says he will continue his reelection campaign for state Senate. Edwards withdrew from his reelection bid early Wednesday morning under pressure from Republican colleagues after a […]

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Edwards’ abrupt withdrawal leaves western NC Republicans scrambling

  • Laura Leslie

As the dust settles on U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards’ 3:35 a.m. withdrawal from his reelection campaign, western N.C. Republicans and observers are gaming out the best option to replace him on the November ballot. The replacement will be chosen by the NCGOP’s 11th Congressional District Executive Committee. It’s expected to meet next week to make […]

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Ethics advocates say state lawmakers should bear responsibility for political junkets

  • Claire Michal

New warrants show a nonprofit group connected to lobbyists facing criminal charges for buying gifts for lawmakers spent even more than previously known – nearly $80,000 on golfing, a vacation property, strip clubs, and the Carolina Panthers from 2022 to 2024. So far, though, no current or former lawmakers are facing any consequences for accepting […]