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North Carolina Pushes for First Presidential Primary

12/23/2025

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Andrew Bates, the former Biden White House Deputy Press Secretary, and Doug Heye, the former Republican National Committee Communications Director, advocate for North Carolina to be the first state to hold a presidential primary.
They emphasize bipartisan support for this initiative.
The article notes their shared perspective on the significance of North Carolina in the electoral process.

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Story summary

Andrew Bates, the former Biden White House Deputy Press Secretary, and Doug Heye, the former Republican National Committee Communications Director, advocate for North Carolina to be the first state to hold a presidential primary.
They emphasize bipartisan support for this initiative.
The article notes their shared perspective on the significance of North Carolina in the electoral process.