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Author Archives: Jordan Wilkie

Jordan Wilkie is a former Report for America corps member and former reporter at Carolina Public Press. To reach the newsroom, email us at news@carolinapublicpress.org.

Posted inPolitics & Government

1.4M NC voters cast ballots in smooth-running primary

by Jordan Wilkie May 18, 2022May 18, 2022

Engagement near record-high for midterm primary, still fewer than 1-in-5 NC eligible voters participated. Conspiracy theorist activity in Surry County doesn’t seem to dampen the vote.

Edgecombe County Chief Precinct Judge Ann Adams assists 2020 primary election voters Geraldine Newton and Gloria Smith at the Edgecombe County Administration Building polling place in Tarboro on March 3, 2020. Calvin Adkins / Carolina Public Press’
Posted inPolitics & Government

Previewing Tuesday’s primary: What May vote will teach us about NC and US politics

by Jordan Wilkie May 16, 2022May 16, 2022
Grace Nichols of Montreat puts on her "I voted" sticker as she prepares to scan her 2020 primary election ballot at the First Baptist Church of Black Mountain polling place in Buncombe County on March 3, 2020. Colby Rabon / Carolina Public Press
Posted inPolitics & Government

Trust and verify: An FAQ for understanding why NC election results are accurate

by Jordan Wilkie May 11, 2022May 11, 2022
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Appellate judges critique lower court handling of Cawthorn challenge

by Jordan Wilkie May 4, 2022May 4, 2022
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Timeline: Cawthorn challenge to be heard in federal court of appeals

by Jordan Wilkie May 2, 2022May 2, 2022

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