The U.S. Census Bureau has released July 1, 2007, estimates of the voting-age population in each state. The Census Bureau is required by law to produce these estimates annually for the Federal Election Commission.
The estimates show the total number of residents in each state, the total population age 18 and older, and the percentage of [...]

RALEIGH, N.C. — A state investigation has found evidence the offices of state Treasurer Richard Moore and Lieutenant Governor Beverly Perdue used government resources while running for governor.
State Auditor Les Merritt released his reviews Thursday. Both candidates had asked Merritt to investigate the other after one of Moore’s top aides used a state computer and [...]

TAMPA — Florida’s decision to move up its presidential primary helped to give Republicans a clearer front-runner headed into next week’s Super Tuesday contests.
It also rang the death knell of two other candidates, Democrat John Edwards and Republican Rudy Giuliani, from the field of presidential hopefuls.
And it may yet create a chaotic nominating convention fight [...]

Here are some important dates to remember for this year’s election:
March 17 – Beginning date to request an absentee ballot to be mailed
April 11 – Last day to register, change your party affiliation or your address. The voter registration form must be postmarked by/or hand delivered by this date.
April 17 – One-Stop Voting Begins
April 29 - 5 p.m. [...]

Now that both Democrats and Republicans are down to two candidates, things seem to be getting ugly.
On the GOP side, Mitt Romney and John McCain will debate on CNN tonight at 8 p.m. According to the Associated Press, “the two have turned up the verbal attacks over the past few days.”
Romney has called McCain dishonest, liberal, [...]

NEW ORLEANS — The former North Carolina Senator has announced the end of his presidential bid. Watch video of his statement.
A statement from Hillary Clinton:
“John Edwards ended his campaign today in the same way he started it – by standing with the people who are too often left behind and nearly always left out [...]

Raleigh, N.C. – Democrats Richard Moore and Bev Perdue lead all four Republican candidates in potential general election match ups for Governor, according to Public Policy Polling’s newest survey.
The Republican who comes closest is Charlotte mayor Pat McCrory, who trails Moore 41-36 and Perdue 41-39. Although Moore has trailed Perdue in polling for the primary [...]

DURHAM, N.C. — The Durham Democratic Women are sponsoring a mock presidential caucus 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the main branch of the Durham County Library, 300 N. Roxboro St. The event is free and open to all members of the public interested in learning more about the 2008 Democratic presidential candidates.
Dubbed the “Raucous Caucus,” [...]

RALEIGH, N.C. — Many people think Presidential elections are a popularity contest. Well, the Flying Saucer is giving local residents that chance to weigh in on the important issue: With which candidate would you rather drink a beer?
A “Beer Caucus” will take place tonight (Wednesday) at the Flying Saucer downtown. 
This event is sponsored and organized [...]