Election recap: Why Trump won NC yet Democrats still did well in races for governor, legislature

Election recap: Why Trump won NC yet Democrats still did well in races for governor, legislature

Author: WRAL News | Raleigh, North Carolina November 9, 2024 Duration: 24:16

Nearly the entire country voted more pro-Trump in the 2024 elections compared to 2020, but only one other state had a smaller rightward shift than North Carolina. Republicans are celebrating that win and their continued dominance of the state's judicial elections. But Democrats see a silver lining in the fact that the state didn't trend as far right as other states, which was part of the reason why Democrats won half the Council of State offices including governor, attorney general and superintendent of public instruction with Josh Stein, Jeff Jackson and Mo Green. And did Hurricane Helene cost Republicans their supermajority in the state legislature? Democrats and Republicans alike say it might have. A closer look at the Asheville-area Democrat who won a heavily pro-Trump district.


Every week, the political landscape in North Carolina shifts with new debates, decisions, and developments. NC Capitol Wrap brings you directly into that conversation with the experienced journalists from WRAL News in Raleigh. This isn't just a summary of headlines; it's a focused discussion on the laws being crafted, the policies being debated, and the personalities driving it all under the dome. You'll hear clear explanations of complex legislative processes, analysis on how state government actions affect communities from the mountains to the coast, and interviews with key figures who are shaping the future of the Tar Heel State. For anyone who wants to move beyond the soundbites and understand the real stories behind North Carolina politics, this podcast serves as an essential, grounded resource. Tune in for straightforward reporting and context that helps make sense of the news emerging from the state capital.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

NC Capitol Wrap
Podcast Episodes
Helene relief package, election changes, misinformation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:49
NC lawmakers came back to Raleigh this week to pass the first round of relief funding for Helene. The bill, signed into law Thursday, also extends flexibility to boards of election in the 25 counties included under the f…
Voucher deal sealed, new poll numbers, Cooper in the spotlight [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:42
State lawmakers finally pass a massive school voucher expansion bill, plus new WRAL News poll numbers show a tight presidential race but a widening contest for governor in NC. Also, what are undocumented immigrants actua…
Cooper VP rumors, plus NC lawsuits targeting RFK Jr., Cornel West [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:15
Joe Biden is out, Kamala Harris is in, and North Carolina's Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper is among the top vice presidential candidates for the Harris 2024 campaign. WRAL's state politics team explains the benefits he could…
Cooper VP rumors, RFK's ballot chances, Robinson dodges questions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:47
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke in Greensboro and had high praise for Gov. Roy Cooper, who has been rumored as a potential VP pick if Harris takes over the presidential nomination. We asked Cooper, who said he still s…