Final release of data & findings from Oct @catawbacollege.bsky.social YouGov Survey of 1,000 North Carolinians: NCs Trust Vaccines, Want Renewable Energy Behind AI Boom Bipartisan backing for renewable energy & vaccines, but partisan divides on vaccine choice catawba.edu/news/all-new... #ncpol

Reminder: join us for tomorrow's Lunch & Learn with @profsuroberts.bsky.social & @chriscooperwcu.bsky.social for an overview of the 2025 NC local elections, what it all means for 2026, and some of their reactions to recent Catawba-YouGov Survey findings. catawba-edu.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #ncpol

Today's #ncpol findings from the Catawba-YouGov October 2025 Survey of 1,000 North Carolinians: North Carolina’s Civic Health: Political Identity Strong, Dialogue Weak, Violence Feared Few find it easy to talk politics across partisan lines ncpoliticscenter.substack.com/p/north-caro...

New findings from Catawba-YouGov Oct. 16-24 Survey of 1,000 North Carolinians, focused on the state of civic health in #ncpol Most consider politics central to their identity Few find it easy to talk politics across partisan lines Majority reject violence www.catawba.edu/news/all-new...

Before November's election day, 1,000 North Carolinians were asked (from Oct. 16-24) about the issue of affordability, specifically "Thinking about the prices of things you buy, on average, do you think they will increase or decrease over the next year?", by the Catawba-YouGov Survey. #ncpol

From Oct. 16-24, 2025 Catawba-YouGov Survey of 1,000 North Carolinians: "Who do you feel is responsible for the government shutdown?" Democratic Party Republican Party + President All equally responsible Overall & Partisan Self-ID (overall MOE +/- 3.79%; higher MOEs for subgroups) #ncpol

Join us next Wednesday (Nov 12) at noon for our "Lunch & Learn" November Zoom webinar to: * review NC's 2025 municipal elections, * what it all may mean for 2026's mid-terms, and * the findings from the Catawba-YouGov October survey. Register at: catawba-edu.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #ncpol

The Center released two findings from the October Catawba-YouGov Survey of 1,000 North Carolinians. You can review the newsletters covering the releases at: From Tuesday: myemail.constantcontact.com/New-Catawba-... From Thursday: myemail.constantcontact.com/New-Catawba-... #ncpol

New @catawbacollege.bsky.social & @today.yougov.com October survey of 1,000 North Carolinians finds: Trump's disapproval at 52%, while his approval is at 44% 50% are pessimistic about the future of the US, while 1/3 are optimistic Read more at: www.catawba.edu/news/all-new... #ncpol

Tomorrow we release the following Catawba-YouGov Survey ?: "President Trump has recently used the military & National Guard to police cities in the U.S., often without approval from a mayor or governor. Do you support or oppose the use of the military & National Guard to police cities?" #ncpol

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New @catawbacollege.bsky.social & @today.yougov.com survey of 1,000 North Carolinians: 40% hold Washington Republicans (both congressional Republicans and the President) responsible for the government shutdown 29% blame Democrats 25% blame both parties www.catawba.edu/news/all-new... #ncpol

It's (Municipal) Election Day in NC, by @chriscooperwcu.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/chriscoo... #ncpol

Happy Municipal Elections 2025 Day Eve in #ncpol! Dr. Michael Bitzer (aka @bowtiepolitics.bsky.social) takes a quick (and hyper-local) look at the Queen City's contests tomorrow: substack.com/@ncpoliticsc...

State Representative Cecil Brockman has resigned his seat in the #NCGA. Earlier, the NC House Speaker convened a select committee to investigate (memo here: files.constantcontact.com/aefdce84701/...) www.wral.com/story/north-... #ncpol

Join us for a "Lunch & Learn" webinar on Nov. 12 at noon for an overview of NC's 2025 municipal elections, some thoughts about the 2026 mid-terms, and the new findings from a Catawba College-YouGov Survey! Register for the webinar at: catawba-edu.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #ncpol

Join @profsuroberts.bsky.social & @chriscooperwcu.bsky.social for our November "Lunch & Learn" webinar on the 2025 NC municipal elections and the latest findings from the @catawbacollege.bsky.social - @today.yougov.com Survey: Wednesday, Nov. 12 at noon: catawba-edu.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #ncpol

Get the latest in #ncpol from yesterday's @wfae.bsky.social Charlotte Talks with @reubenjones1.bsky.social @daniellebattaglia.bsky.social & @bowtiedpete.bsky.social www.wfae.org/show/charlot...

Joining @wfae.bsky.social's Charlotte Talks at 9 AM to talk all things #ncpol with @reubenjones1.bsky.social & @daniellebattaglia.bsky.social One thing that is for sure to come up in the conversation: www.wral.com/story/nc-hou... Stream the show at: www.wfae.org/show/charlot... #ncpol

With the #NCGA now discussing the new congressional map (streaming at: www.ncleg.gov/LegislativeC...), @bowtiepolitics.bsky.social analyzes the shift in the #NC01 district: ncpoliticscenter.substack.com/p/the-number... #ncpol

New Elon Poll released covering: Trump approval/disapproval in NC Perceptions of national economy, inflation, and job market And name recognition of US Senate candidates Cooper & Whatley eloncdn.blob.core.windows.net/eu3/sites/81... #ncpol

Turned this (far too) long thread ⬇️ on recent efforts to draw new congressional maps in #ncpol into a more manageable and readable post: open.substack.com/pub/chriscoo...

🗳️ Cast the Facts! Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing quick quizzes like this one to help NC voters understand how elections are run, know their rights, and clear up common myths about voting. Follow along to make sure you’re ready and informed when it’s time to vote! 🇺🇸 #NCTrustedElections

10/16: The NC Politics Center & other groups at @catawbacollege.bsky.social will host Patrick Brown for a public conversation on the regenerative & reclamation efforts he has pursued. More info on Brown: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rwp... Watch Thursday at 7 PM: youtube.com/live/45ycE3L... #ncpol

<insert The Joker's "and here we go" gif> It's official: NC will yet again redraw its congressional map, from 10-4 Republican to 11-3 Republican. But could they go for all 14 districts? New Substack post from @bowtiepolitics.bsky.social: #ncpol open.substack.com/pub/ncpoliti...

NC Republican legislators to redraw congressional map "by drawing an additional Republican Congressional seat" to make the delegation 11-3 GOP. Only one seat? #ncpol bergerpress.medium.com/general-asse...

This week's newsletter from the Center is now out, and you can read it at: myemail.constantcontact.com/Together-We-... And sign up for the distribution list! #ncpol

Yesterday's inaugural Lunch & Learn was a great success and enjoyed having Tim Heaphy discuss his thoughts on "Defending Democracy." You can watch the webinar at: youtu.be/-SUaaBYKvto Or listen on a podcast at: open.spotify.com/episode/1tWJ... or www.youtube.com/playlist?lis... #ncpol

Join us for today's "Lunch & Learn" at noon (webinar opens at 11:45 AM) to hear from Tim Heaphy on his thoughts about defending democracy from political violence and polarization. You can still register for the webinar at: catawba-edu.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #ncpol

The real winner in the ever-changing voter registration dynamic in North Carolina? "None of the above," says Dr. @chriscooperwcu.bsky.social from Western Carolina University in this piece for The Assembly: www.theassemblync.com/politics/dem... #ncpol

Join @bowtiepolitics.bsky.social & @chriscooperwcu.bsky.social with former NC Court of Appeals judge @lucyinman.bsky.social on @wfae.bsky.social's Charlotte Talks about the recent @catawbacollege.bsky.social-YouGov survey on the NC state constitution. www.wfae.org/show/charlot... #ncpol

With the current news of politically-motivated prosecutions, the June 2025 Catawba-YouGov Survey asked North Carolinians how important was: "Regardless of which political party is in power, government agencies are not used to monitor, attack, or punish political opponents." #ncpol

This Wednesday (Oct. 1) at noon, join us for a "Lunch & Learn" with Tim Heaphy on: Defending Democracy: Confronting Political Violence in the 21st Century Register at: catawba-edu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Despite Limited Knowledge, North Carolinians Show Strong Views on Reforms to State Constitution "North Carolinians' attitudes toward their state constitution reveals a striking knowledge gap, yet there is strong bipartisan consensus on key governance issues" www.catawba.edu/news/all-new... #ncpol

New High Point University Poll of 950 adults in North Carolina (792 individuals who said they are registered to vote). Credibility interval for all adult sample: Approximately +/- 3.3% Trump Approval/Disapproval: 41/47 (general pop) 43/48 (reg voters) www.highpoint.edu/src/files/20... #ncpol

Join us for this Lunch & Learn next Wednesday, Oct. 1--register at: catawba-edu.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #ncpol

New @catawbacollege.bsky.social & YouGov Survey: North Carolinians Strongly Value Constitutional Amendments, But Partisan Gaps Remain www.catawba.edu/news/all-new... #ncpol

Register for the October 1st Zoom 'Lunch & Learn' session on "Defending Democracy: Confronting Political Violence in the 21st Century" at: catawba.edu/ncpoliticsce... #ncpol

Great to join "Down from DC" Substack in talking about how North Carolina garnered a Ph.D. in the art & science of gerrymandering when it comes to redistricting wars. open.substack.com/pub/downfrom... #ncpol

@catawbacollege.bsky.social celebrated Constitution Day yesterday with an all-star panel discussion from former N.C. Chief Justice Cheri Beasley, Associate Justice Bob Orr, and Dr. Allyson Yankle on their views & their reactions to a Catawba-YouGov poll. Watch it at: youtu.be/hi5p3BmjJa4 #ncpol

New @catawbacollege.bsky.social-YouGov Survey of 1,000 North Carolinians and their opinions on the U.S. Constitution and what they believe the framers would think about today's American democracy. www.catawba.edu/news/all-new... #ConstitutionDay #ncpol

Today we celebrate the U.S. Constitution—the foundation of our democracy & the nation's guiding framework. We are committed to helping our students & community understand the importance of civic engagement, informed citizenship, & the responsibilities we all share in sustaining democracy. #ncpol

Just when you thought your evening was safe from further #nc11 updates, another Dem entered the race (or at least filed w/ the FEC)--Dr. Richard Hudspeth. For more about who is "a candidate", see this at @oldnorthstpolitics.bsky.social www.oldnorthstatepolitics.com/2025/08/who-... #ncpol

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Via @newsweek.com: Trump's approval rating falls again in key swing state of North Carolina www.newsweek.com/donald-trump... #ncpol

The August 2025 Catawba-YouGov Poll made a splash this past week in #ncpol with findings that President Trump is at 54% disapproval in NC. If these numbers last into 2026, could they be a potential drag on Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley? youtu.be/agKZzr1iyDE

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