North Carolina Senate leader, conservative architect Phil Berger concedes Primary loss
‘While this was a close race, the voters have spoken, and I congratulate Sheriff Page on his victory.’
‘While this was a close race, the voters have spoken, and I congratulate Sheriff Page on his victory.’
‘The purpose of this map was to pick up a Republican seat. We’ve stated that over and over again.’
Republicans already approved a North Carolina map in 2023 that resulted in GOP candidates winning 10 of the state’s 14 U.S. House seats in 2024.
If and how North Carolina legislators create a more favorable redraw may depend on pending litigation filed by the state NAACP, Common Cause and voters challenging several current congressional districts.
‘This case does not involve the General Assembly engaging in race-based districting or the odious practice of sorting voters based on race.’
Much of the bill entitled “Iryna’s Law” focuses on eliminating cashless bail for many crimes, limiting the discretion that magistrates and judges have in making pretrial release decisions.
‘We need a criminal justice system that protects society from individuals. I believe these are many great steps in this bill.’
‘We must deliver justice for Iryna and the countless families across our state that have fallen victim to a justice system that does not support them.’
‘We cannot, we will not give up on America.’
‘The citizens of North Carolina made it abundantly clear in 2018 that they supported Voter ID by enshrining it in our state’s constitution.’