Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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NC’s 11th District to pick new GOP candidate after U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards ends reelection campaign; bill on election changes passes NC House; and bill that addresses hemp regulations removed from NC House session. Panelists: Sen. Michael Lee (R-District 7), Sen. Paul Lowe (D-District 32), Maggie Barlow (Maven Strategies) and Paul Shumaker (Capitol Communications). Host: PBS NC’s Kelly McCullen.

01:01 - NC’s 11th District new republican candidate
11:02 - Election bill passes NC House
17:58 - NC House cancels vote on hemp regulations

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