Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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New polls on North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race are released; staff changes in the State Auditor’s office regarding local elections; and the NC State Board of Elections approve new rules addressing ballot casting. Panelists: Rep. Phil Rubin (D-District 40), Sen. Benton Sawrey (R-District 10), Chris Cooper (Western Carolina University) and Skye David (New Frame, Inc.). Host: PBS NC’s Kelly McCullen.

01:05 - New polls on North Carolina's U.S. Senate race are released
07:55 - Changes to the State Auditor's office regarding local elections
16:49 - North Carolina State Board of Elections approve new rules addressing ballot casting
22:45 - NC facing a nine-figure cost to administer food stamp programs after federal reimbursement cuts

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