The Carolina Journal News Hour on WBT focuses on state-wide news, politics, and business stories that impact the lives of the residents of Charlotte and all of North Carolina utilizing the exceptional resources of The Carolina Journal.
Election Day 2026; Final Early Voting Numbers; 33,190 Duplicate Registrations
It's Election Day in North Carolina, and a new report is raising concerns about duplicate voter registrations across state lines. The Public Interest Legal Foundation says it identified 33,190 potentially duplicate North Carolina voter registrations, prompting renewed questions about voter roll maintenance and election integrity. Andy Jackson of the John Locke Foundation joins the program for two segments, beginning with a final breakdown of early voting totals. More than 2.8 million North Carolinians cast ballots before Election Day, with registered Democrats accounting for the largest share, followed by unaffiliated voters and Republicans. Jackson also discusses everything voters need to know about casting their ballots on Election Day, including polling locations, voter ID requirements, and what to expect at the polls.
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2 Nov 2026
Early Voting Wraps Up; Berger Eyes Chief Justice; School Grading Debate
North Carolina's early voting period has officially ended, with millions of ballots cast ahead of Tuesday's midterm elections. The program examines final turnout figures, including participation among Republicans, Democrats, and unaffiliated voters. Meanwhile, North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Phil Berger Jr. is exploring a potential run for chief justice in 2028 after announcing he would not seek reelection to his current seat. A Democratic-aligned organization is also drawing attention for efforts targeting Republican voters in North Carolina's judicial races. Bryce Fiedler of the Carolinas Academic Leadership Network joins the program to discuss recommendations from a state education task force, where a majority favors eliminating the A-F grading system currently used to evaluate public schools. Plus, a final breakdown of early voting totals as North Carolina prepares for Election Day.
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30 Oct 2026
18 More Voter Indictments; Gas Tax Complaints; Early Voting Surges
Federal prosecutors have announced charges against 18 additional noncitizens accused of illegally voting in North Carolina's 2024 general election, bringing the statewide total to 30 people charged this year. The latest cases involve defendants across all three federal judicial districts in North Carolina. Meanwhile, Attorney General Jeff Jackson's office reports receiving 594 complaints about gas stations potentially failing to pass along savings from the state's temporary 41-cent-per-gallon gas tax suspension, raising questions about enforcement and the lack of reported savings data. Andy Jackson of the John Locke Foundation joins the program to analyze the latest early voting numbers, with Democrats maintaining a substantial turnout advantage despite Republicans narrowing the gap. Plus, a look at Thursday's voting totals as North Carolina surpasses 2.2 million ballots cast ahead of Saturday's early voting deadline.
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