Today in North Carolina

Republicans agree to possible new election in disputed NC-9 after fraud allegations appear credible

Republican House candidate Mark Harris says he would back new election in North Carolina if fraud changed results Source: CNBC NC GOP leader calls for new election in 9th Congressional District Source: FOX 46 Charlotte
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UNC instructors withhold grades in protest to plan that moves Silent Sam Confederate statue to $5.3 million campus center

These demands must be met in order for grades to be submitted Source: Silence Sam
Silent Sam ‘strike’ by instructors crosses a line, BOG’s Kotis says Source: Carolina Journal
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Democratic Asheville state Senator Terry Van Duyn announces campaign for NC lieutenant governor

Source: Terry Van Duyn for Lt Gov

Western NC Congressman at top of Trump's shortlist for new chief of staff

Rep. Meadows on WH Chief of Staff Speculation: 'I'm Favorably Inclined' to Discuss It With Pres. Trump Source: Fox News Meadows would give Trump a skilled brawler in the White House Source: Politico
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Protesters march at UNC in opposition of chancellor's plan for 'Silent Sam'

Source: CBS 17

General Assembly finalizes details of voter ID amendment roll-out

GOP moves ahead with voter ID while turning blind eye to evidence of genuine electoral fraud Source: NC Policy Watch
Beware claims about ‘unconstitutional’ voter ID Source: Carolina Journal
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Thomas Farr, Trump's nominee for federal judicial seat in North Carolina, fails to secure the votes in U.S. Senate

Scott to oppose Farr nomination to federal bench in NC, ending chances of confirmation Source: The State Trump Judicial Nominee Set To Fail Amid Voter Suppression Charges Source: NPR
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NC Board of Elections will not certify NC-9 results until absentee "irregularities" in Bladen County are resolved

Non Partisan Bird Possible absentee 'irregularities' examined in 9th Congressional District race Source: WSOCTV
N.C. officials investigating possible irregularities in 9th Congressional District election Source: Washington Post
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State Board of Elections refuses to certify NC-9 race between Harris and McCready

Source: WCNC

With private law activities under scrutiny, NC House Speaker Moore seeks legal help

House Speaker Moore has hired criminal defense attorney for state, federal probes Source: WBTV NC House leader hires attorney after DA launches inquiry into his business ties Source: News & Observer
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Legislature back in Raleigh to address voter ID, hurricane relief, other issues over next couple weeks

Non Partisan Bird ‘Lame duck’ session to address voter ID, hurricane relief Source: North State Journal
Lame-duck session could stretch on in Raleigh Source: WRAL
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Panel discusses upcoming short session, voter ID and the environment

Source: NC Spin