Michael Bitzer
Record Number Of Absentee Ballots In NC: Tracking Trends And Safety Concerns
In-person early voting begins on October 15th in North Carolina but casting ballots by mail is well underway.
NC Vote By Mail: Sorting Facts From Fiction
With continued concerns over the spread of COVID-19, and a national election less than three months away, record numbers of North Carolinians are planning to vote by mail.
Carolina Curious: What Makes North Carolina A Purple State?
This week on Carolina Curious, we take a look at what makes the Tar Heel state so purple.
Elections Board Readies For Showdown Between 9th District Candidates
On Monday, the State Board of Elections will begin a hearing on what to do with North Carolina's embattled 9th Congressional District.
Allegations Swirl With North Carolina's 9th District In The Balance
Catawba College political scientist Michael Bitzer is known for taking deep dives into North Carolina voter data.
Democracy 101: The Challenge Of Voting After Hurricane Florence
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Proposed Legislative District Maps Show Big Changes In Guilford County
An outside expert appointed by a federal court has released his proposed changes to North Carolina's statehouse districts.
North Carolina Judicial Map Makeover Moves Forward In Committee
On Tuesday, plans to redraw North Carolina's judicial districts took a step forward during a special House committee meeting held in Raleigh.
No Compromise: Where We Stand Now On House Bill 2
This week, Gov. Roy Cooper proposed a compromise on repealing House Bill 2, the law that limits legal protections for LGBT people.