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NC Democrats will have more power next year, but must first face a GOP-controlled lame duck session

States Newsroom · November 5, 2026

Next year, North Carolina Democrats will have more political power than they’ve had since 2010, with a commanding majority in the House and the governorship. As anticipated, Rep. Robert Reives, D-Chatham, who has led the House Democrats since 2021, announced he would seek the House speakership. “I will be running for…

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NC Democrats will have more power next year, but must first face a GOP-controlled lame duck session

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