2026 election news: Several lawmakers in competitive districts and/or possible contested primaries tell me they're seeking reelection, incl. Sen. Woodson Bradley and Reps. Tricia Cotham, Robert Reives, Lindsey Prather Carla Cunningham, Shelly Willingham & Garland Pierce. #ncpol

Will be making a return to WUNC at noon to talk about the frenetic week at the legislature, what did and didn't get accomplished and what was easily the loudest group of protesters I've ever heard in the legislature. #ncpol

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—> open.substack.com/pub/andersonal…

Recapping a frenetic week in #ncpol with Mary Helen Moore, Lucille Sherman and Reuben Jones. —> wunc.org/show/due-south…

Stein has signed the $700 million Helene bill (HB1012). He has also vetoed a bill blocking agencies from passing costly regulations without prior approval from the legislature (HB402). #ncpol

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#BREAKING: U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis will not be running for reelection in 2026, he announced today. The decision comes amid his opposition to Trump's signature piece of legislation. #ncpol #Election2026 STORY--> substack-proxy.glitch.me/articles/ander…

Went on WFAE this morning to talk about changes in election law and administration officials are implementing following NC’s Supreme Court election dispute. #ncpol wfae.org/politics/2025-…

Stein has just vetoed this bill, saying it "walks back our state’s commitment to reduce carbon emissions, sending the wrong signal to businesses that want to be a part of our clean energy economy." #ncpol

Stein vetoes #HB549, saying it gives Auditor Dave Boliek "intrusive power" to the records of private businesses that receive state funding. #ncpol

A dozen bills remain on Stein's desk. He has until Thursday to act on half of them and Friday to act on the other half. Thus far this session, 68 bills have become law and 11 have been vetoed. #ncpol

Update: Stein's desk is now clear. He vetoed three bills and signed nine. #ncpol

Your friendly reminder that in the year 2025, we can't watch video of NC Senate floor sessions, but can see a livestream of construction for an adjacent educational complex. #ncpol

Here's a link to the full meeting today--> youtube.com/live/WkOCr5Us9… Saving folks some time, there was no such fight during the meeting and no altercation in the livestream. #ncpol

Exactly two months ago, Sam Hayes took over as executive director of NC’s State Board of Elections. In profile, I take a look at his background, the moves he’s already made and what lies ahead for an agency that has become a political football. #ncpol theassemblync.com/politics/elect…

Some sad news in #ncleg: Sen. Lisa Stone Barnes' husband, Johnny, died over this past weekend. "Please keep our family in your prayers and respect our privacy as we honor his life and grieve this tremendous loss," she says in statement. #ncpol