Democrats flip key seats across N.C. – Substack

Democrats flip key seats across N.C.  Substack

Plus: Podcast on covering Billy Graham, city mulls revival of program to encourage backyard houses, water restrictions end, Nourish Up CEO stepping down Today's Charlotte Ledger is sponsored by By George Communications, marking 10 years of expert storytelling and public relations strategy. Your message deserves a wider audience. Start with us, By George. Good morning! It’s Tony. There are close elections, and then there are decisive elections. Tuesday’s turned out to be a decisive election, with Democrats winning up and down the ballot. On Tuesday, our reporters fanned out, talking to voters and experts and focusing on what happened, why it happened and what it means for the future in our main article this morning.

It was a late night, with the scope of the Democrats’ victories coming after 11 p.m., so we’re a little bleary-eyed this morning. But we’re clear-eyed about covering what it means in the days and months ahead! Mecklenburg County Democrats were in a festive mood Tuesday, as their party made big gains nationally and in North Carolina. (Photo: Ashley Fahey/The Charlotte Ledger) Democrats in North Carolina made huge gains in Tuesday’s election, toppling several Republican members of Congress – including former N.C. House Speaker Tim Moore – and winning seats up and down the ballot. In a night when Democrats won the U.S. House and