Category Archives: ELECTIONS

#CarolinaChaos Returns: 15 Counties in NC have more Registered Voters than Voting Age Citizenry

Posted on April 14, 2017 by A.P. Dillon

The number of registered voters in 15 counties in North Carolina surpasses the number of voting age citizens living in them according to a report from Judicial Watch. Continue reading →

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New Hanover Election Protest Reveals Voter Disenfranchisement

Posted on December 7, 2016 by A.P. Dillon

Two election protests were filed last week with the New Hanover County Board of Elections in November by John Christian Anderson, both of which were swiftly dismissed.

In related news, the State Board of Elections had dispatched investigators to Bladen County and at an emergency meeting held by the State Board of Elections, Kim Strach was asked by board member Joshua Malcolm if the investigators had reason to believe there was serious concern over the Bladen county situation, to which she replied, “Yes, sir.” Continue reading →

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NC Board of Elections Dismisses Bladen County Case, Refers to US Attorney Office

Posted on December 5, 2016 by A.P. Dillon

This article first appeared at American Lens News on December 5, 2016.     The North Carolina State Board of Elections has ruled that absentee ballots in question in Bladen County will be counted. However, the case is being referred … Continue reading →

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Governor McCrory Officially Requests a Recount

Posted on November 23, 2016 by A.P. Dillon

 North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory has officially requested an official recount according to a letter sent to the state’s board of elections (SBE) on November 18th. Continue reading →

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The Strained Relationship Between The News & Observer and Facts (UPDATED)

Posted on November 23, 2016 by A.P. Dillon

With all the talk about “fake news” as of late, as well as the credibility hit the mainstream media took in the aftermath of the surprise victory of Donald Trump, you’d think news outlets would be taking concrete steps to make improvements in the accuracy of their reporting.

Restoring the trust between readers and journalists by reporting the facts would be a priority, one might conclude. Continue reading →

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Lawsuit Against NC Board of Elections Filed Over Same-Day Registrants

Posted on November 22, 2016 by A.P. Dillon

Raleigh, NC –  A conservative non-profit has filed a federal lawsuit to request a restraining order against the North Carolina State Board of Elections over the inclusion of votes cast in the 2016 election by same-day registrants.

The suit, filed by the Civitas Institute, contends that counting same-day registrants ballots in the certified results before the voter registrations can be verified violates state law. Continue reading →

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