Archive - Longleaf Politics

Why the State Board of Elections director needed to go

The problem wasn’t partisanship or effort — it was a fundamental misunderstanding of the role

May 14 •

I just applied for the vacant Charlotte City Council seat

There's a window of opportunity to actually get a few important things done

May 12 •

Is this North Carolina's version of The Squad?

Introducing: #NCPOL Things You Probably Missed – Ep. 1

May 9 •

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What a new N.C. constitution could look like

Elect fewer statewide officials, move elections under the Secretary of State, and make redistricting sane — it’s time to rethink everything.

May 5 •

The case for Michael Whatley for governor

Whatley brings a different set of strengths — and in a race where Republicans face long odds, that alone makes him worth a look.

May 2 •

April 2025

Imagine if N.C. had an electoral college

Mark Robinson ... wins? Welcome to an alternate reality where North Carolina elects governors like the U.S. elects presidents

Apr 28 •

Ranking N.C.'s 11 potential new state symbols

Not all state symbols are created equal. Here’s what actually deserves the honor

Apr 21 •

N.C. disaster recovery is a mess. Here’s how a single legislator could help fix it

A no-frills video series could finally bring clarity to a system nobody seems to fully understand.

Apr 18 •

Don't rush Dave Boliek into a governor's race

Boliek has the talent and trajectory to be governor — but rushing him into a 2028 run could squander both.

Apr 17 •

Deep Dive: How a 22-year-old with no money beat a 10-term Republican incumbent

Rep. Wyatt Gable didn’t win because he was polished, powerful, or persuasive. He won because he worked harder.

Apr 16 •

The great acronym arms race

Lawmakers are turning bill names into branding, and some are getting really good at it.

Apr 14 •

Should the General Assembly protect free speech at private colleges?

California did it decades ago. Davidson College makes me think we should, too

Apr 7 •

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