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This is part two of a two-part North Carolina Election Special, a statewide collaboration between NC public radio stations.
For a better understanding of just who makes up North Carolina's registered voters, Emma Marshall of NC Demography and Jason deBruyn (WUNC) offer analysis and insights of state's large — nearly 8 million people — electorate.
It has been called the swingiest of swing, the bluest red state, and a "must-win." A longtime North Carolina political observer details the state's history, and current middle-of-the-road status.
In this personality dominant moment of American politics, a range of issues still hold the potential to impact election results this November. We'll hear about the poor turnout in Mecklenburg county, check in on the never-ending issue of redistricting, and discuss the ramifications of school vouchers.
Guests
- Emma Marshall, research analyst at NC Demography
- Jason deBruyn, Supervising Editor for Digital News WUNC
- Chris Cooper, Political Science Professor at Western Carolina University, Author of "Anatomy of a Purple State: A North Carolina Politics Primer"
- Steve Harrison, politics reporter WFAE
- Paul Garber, reporter WFDD
- Liz Schlemmer, education reporter WUNC