Politics

In this first of six profiles of the major candidates for NC governor, WUNC's Laura Leslie takes a look at Republican Pat McCrory.

Democrat Kay Hagan is on the ballot for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Republican Elizabeth Dole. Hagan currently serves as a member of the North Carolina Senate. WUNC's Jessica Jones reports on Hagan and her campaign.

Democrats hope to unseat Republican Senator Elizabeth Dole in November. Former investment banker Jim Neal is seeking the Democratic nomination. WUNC's Jessica Jones looks at Neal and his campaign.

Mecklenburg County voters now have 17 places to cast an early ballot in the upcoming primary, and turnout is exceeding the expectations of election officials. WFAE's Julie Rose reports.

North Carolina's May 6 Primary is a big deal for the Democrats running for president. But it's just a rubber stamp for Republican Presidential Candidate John McCain. Still, the Charlotte Chamber today announced that McCain will pay a visit to speak with local business leaders the day before the primary. WFAE's Julie Rose reports.

The latest polls show Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory with a solid lead in the Republican race for governor. WFAE's Julie Rose has more.

The North Carolina State Board of Elections says voter registrations this year are up among all races and political parties compared to four years ago. Mecklenburg County Board of Elections Director Michael Dickerson says the same is true for the Charlotte Region. He spoke with WFAE's Julie Rose: To find early voting locations and registration information, visit www.meckboe.org.

North Carolina is in the political spotlight this Spring - which is unusual since the state's primary is one of the last in the nation. WFAE's Julie Rose reports on the unlikely importance of May 6th, and considers whether it will make a difference come November.

It's a big week for presidential politics in Charlotte. Barack Obama sold out the Grady Cole Auditorium Wednesday. Today, the Clintion campaign comes to town. WFAE's Julie Rose has details.

The four Republicans running for North Carolina governor debated at UNC-Charlotte this weekend. WFAE's Simone Orendain reports.