<p>The offices of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General are often mentioned in the news media. But did you know there are seven other statewide positions that comprise the Council of State? North Carolina has one of the largest in the country. Jeff Tiberii explores why that is, what powers these offices possess, and some of the primary contests worth paying attention to.</p>

The offices of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General are often mentioned in the news media. But did you know there are seven other statewide positions that comprise the Council of State? North Carolina has one of the largest in the country. Jeff Tiberii explores why that is, what powers these offices possess, and some of the primary contests worth paying attention to.

'The Purple Ballot’ examines North Carolina's Council of State and important races to watch

<p>Due South is a source for news, information, and perspectives from across North Carolina and the South. It takes a panoramic view of politics, place, race, and southern culture, among other topics. The show takes deep-dives into the news - while also providing a break from the news cycle with conversations on topics ranging from food and music to arts and culture. Full episodes of Due South air weekdays at 12pm on WUNC.</p>

News

Due South is a source for news, information, and perspectives from across North Carolina and the South. It takes a panoramic view of politics, place, race, and southern culture, among other topics. The show takes deep-dives into the news - while also providing a break from the news cycle with conversations on topics ranging from food and music to arts and culture. Full episodes of Due South air weekdays at 12pm on WUNC.

Share 'The Purple Ballot’ examines North Carolina's Council of State and important races to watch

Sign up to save your podcasts

'The Purple Ballot’ examines North Carolina's Council of State and important races to watch

'The Purple Ballot’ examines North Carolina's Council of State and important races to watch

More shows like Due South

Fresh Air

The New Yorker Radio Hour

Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!

The Book Review

On the Media

The Brian Lehrer Show

Reveal

Here & Now Anytime

Code Switch

WUNC Politics

1A

Radio Atlantic

Throughline

Embodied

The Ezra Klein Show

The Broadside