Source: Gary D. Robertson, NEWS & OBSERVER, 1/26/18


A three-judge panel Friday refused North Carolina Republican lawmakers' request to block the use of new legislative district maps the judges approved for this year's elections. Even with the unanimous denial by the federal judges, GOP lawmakers have a similar request pending at the U.S. Supreme Court. Chief Justice John Roberts wants a brief from the voters who've successfully sued over state House and Senate districts by late next week. Candidate filing begins Feb. 12, with primaries to be held in May.

For more of this story, click here.