2022 Elections - Randolph Record

02 Nov

High stakes in NC Supreme Court races

Gary D. Robertson, The Associated PressNews2022 Elections, North Carolina Supreme Court

RALEIGH — The two North Carolina Supreme Court seats up for election in November have taken on extra significance as the outcome could flip the court’s partisan makeup during a period of political polarization. Registered Democrats hold a 4-3 advantage on the court, but Republicans would retake the majority for the first time since 2016 should they win at least one race. The seats carry eight-year terms, so barring unplanned retirements, Republicans would be assured of keeping the upper hand for at least 4 1/2 years if successful. Outside groups are spending big to influence the races. In the two…

Early voting continues in Randolph County

Randolph RecordNews2022 Elections, early voting

ASHEBORO — More than 4,000 Randolph County residents cast ballots across the first three days of early voting for next month’s general election. Voting opened last Thursday, with 1,858 voters heading to the polls on the first day. Another 1,799 people cast ballots Friday, and then 599 cast ballots Saturday. Each day, the largest turnout came at the Randolph County Board of Elections headquarters in Asheboro. Those totals were 800, 724, and 194. The next-busiest location was the old Braxton Craven School in Trinity, with a total of 1,186. The Randleman Civic Center drew 663 voters, and Franklinville United Methodist…

Biggs tops Hurley to claim GOP nomination to NC House

Randolph RecordGovernment, News, Politics2022 Elections, Brian Biggs

ASHEBORO — A Randolph County School Board Member topped an eight-term Republican incumbent in the 2022 primary Tuesday. Brian Biggs defeated Rep. Pat Hurley to claim the GOP nomination for House District 70. Biggs ran a grassroots campaign focused on protecting religious freedom, pro-life values and private property rights. He ran a sustained campaign against Hurley that ultimately garnered him over 52% of the primary vote. Biggs will face Democrat Susan Lee (Susie) Scott in the general election. Scott was unopposed for the Democratic nomination.