southern politics
November 11, 2016 -
With their capture of the Kentucky House, Republicans now enjoy majorities in every state legislative chamber in the South.
November 7, 2016 -
Besides being home to two big presidential battlegrounds, the South this year features some of the most closely-watched contests for governor, state courts and legislatures, as well as key ballot measures. Here's your guide to down-ballot elections that will shape the South.
November 6, 2016 -
In the final two days of early voting, African American voters in North Carolina cast more than 120,000 ballots, closing the gap between 2016 and the record-high turnout in 2012.
September 2, 2016 -
North Carolina has emerged as 2016's most interesting battleground state, with Democrats hoping Clinton's growing campaign operations can help them win key down-ballot races, shaking up a state where Republicans have dominated in recent years.
July 22, 2016 -
The National Basketball Association's decision to pull its 2017 All-Star Game from Charlotte because of HB2 could cost the city up to $100 million and may cause the law's economic damage to become an even bigger issue in North Carolina's closely watched 2016 elections.
June 17, 2016 -
Two mass shootings a year apart took place in spaces that were supposed to be sanctuaries for oppressed communities. But the very freedom and strength such spaces have offered also made them targets for hate and violence.
May 4, 2016 -
Democrats plan to use Donald Trump's divisive statements to help boost turnout in the 2016 elections and help candidates in down-ballot races. Will it work?
