Bo Hines Coverage

Trump endorses Robinson in bid for NC governor

Trump has long praised Robinson, a fiery speaker who captivates conservative audiences, but until Saturday had stopped short of offering an official endorsement in the 2024 race. Trump also endorsed U.S. Rep. Dan Bishop in his quest for state attorney general.

By Jack Hagel and Will Doran, WRAL News

Club for Growth PAC picks different candidate than Trump in central NC congressional primary

The Club for Growth endorsed Bo Hines in North Carolina's 6th Congressional District. Previously, former President Donald Trump endorsed Addison McDowell.

Brian Murphy,, WRAL

Republican Bo Hines announces new bid for Congress, this time in the Triad

Republican Bo Hines, who lost a race for U.S. House in 2022, is running again in 2024.

Brian Murphy, WRAL News

Candidate quality comes into focus as NC Republicans reflect on missed opportunities in Congress

Republican businesswoman Sandy Smith and GOP political newcomer Bo Hines narrowly lost competitive congressional races. The results are prompting some to consider what could have been done differently.

Bryan Anderson, WRAL state government reporter

Bo Hines thanks supporters, concedes NC-13 to Wiley Nickel

Republican Bo Hines had Donald Trump's endorsement but he did not win a seat in Congress.

Nickel leads Hines in NC's closest congressional race

Democrat Wiley Nickel had about a 13,000 vote lead on Bo Hines in North Carolina's 13th district.

Nickel wins Triangle congressional seat, boosting NC Democrats' numbers in US House

Democratic state Sen. Wiley Nickel defeated Republican political newcomer Bo Hines in North Carolina's 13th Congressional District.

Bryan Anderson, WRAL state government reporter

Bo Hines, Wiley Nickel make final push for votes in 13th Congressional District race

Democrat Wiley Nickel and Republican Bo Hines are both vying for your vote this Election Day.

Beasley takes $2M cash advantage over Budd as election nears, but outside spending favors Republicans

North Carolina Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Cheri Beasley entered the final weeks of the campaign with more money than her Republican opponent, U.S. Rep. Ted Budd, but continues to face sizable opposition from outside groups.

Bryan Anderson, WRAL state government reporter

North Carolina's US Senate race remains tight, new polls show

New polls 'are good for Budd, but they do not say this race is over,' one political observer says.

Bryan Anderson, WRAL state government reporter

Big names visit North Carolina ahead of midterm elections

On Tuesday, Republicans held a rally at The Farm at 42 in Selma for a get-out-the-vote rally. Several prominent Republicans are attending, including Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, Republican Senate candidate Ted Budd and 13th congressional district candidate Bo Hines. On Tuesday night in Raleigh, jam band star Dave Matthews is headlining a free get-out-the-vote concert rally with Cheri Beasley and the chairman of the Democratic National Committee, Jaime Harrison.

Bo Hines, Wiley Nickel vie for toss-up congressional seat

North Carolina Republican political newcomer and Democratic state Sen. Wiley Nickel are competing in the state's 13th Congressional District. The area that covers parts of Wake, Wayne and Harnett counties and all of Johnston County is a toss-up district.

Nickel plays offense in NC's lone congressional toss-up, moderates messaging

Democratic state Sen. Wiley Nickel is running in North Carolina's most competitive congressional race. He's banking on a centrist platform to separate himself from Republican political newcomer Bo Hines.

Bryan Anderson, WRAL state government reporter

Bo's time? NC Republican political newcomer draws fire in bid for toss-up congressional seat

Republican Bo Hines is walking a political tightrope, seeking to appeal to hardline conservatives while trying not to alienate more centrist voters who could decide the election.

Bryan Anderson, WRAL state government reporter

Democrats outraise Republicans in key NC races, but conservative groups are bolstering GOP prospects

Democrat Cheri Beasley raised nearly three times more than Republican Ted Budd in a close U.S. Senate race. But conservative groups are outspending Democratic ones 4-to-1.

Bryan Anderson, WRAL state government reporter

Fact check: Hines claims Nickel supports abortion 'post-birth'

During an appearance on WRAL's "On the Record," Republican Bo Hines said Democrat Wiley Nickel supports "abortion all the way up until the point of birth, even post-birth." PolitiFact checks his claim.

Paul Specht, PolitiFact reporter

'I'm the moderate': In NC toss-up district, congressional candidates soften positions

Republican political newcomer Bo Hines and Democratic state Sen. Wiley Nickel are running for a toss-up congressional seat in an increasingly diverse and moderate part of the state. They're distancing themselves from the extremes of their parties.

Bryan Anderson, WRAL state government reporter

On the Record: Nickel, Hines seek to present themselves as middle-of-the-road candidates battling for voters in a toss-up district

Republican political newcomer Bo Hines and Democratic state Sen. Wiley Nickel are running for a toss-up congressional seat in an increasingly diverse and moderate part of the state. They're distancing themselves from the extremes of their parties.

Tillis endorses Hines, police group backs Nickel in competitive Triangle congressional race

Republican political newcomer Bo Hines is receiving the support of U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina. Hines is running in a toss-up district against Democratic state Sen. Wiley Nickel, who is now backed by the N.C. Police Benevolent Association.

Bryan Anderson, WRAL state government reporter

Campaign 'trick?' Political ad touting 'North Carolina values' filmed out of state

A new ad for a North Carolina congressional candidate shows him walking across corn fields with his grandfather, who says they farmed together and need to protect North Carolina values. The farm is in Indiana.

Paul Specht, WRAL state government reporter

North Carolina candidates pivot toward middle as general election approaches

In key U.S. Senate and congressional races, Democrats and Republicans have adjusted their messaging, eschewing the extreme ends of their parties in hopes of luring undecided voters.

Bryan Anderson, WRAL state government reporter

Triangle congressional candidates Hines, Nickel tangle over qualifications, community connection

North Carolina Democratic state Sen. Wiley Nickel and Republican political newcomer Bo Hines each argue that they are more fit to represent voters in a Triangle-area swing district.

Bryan Anderson, WRAL state government reporter

NC political newcomer makes headlines after political gaffe

The Republican nominee for North Carolina's 13th Congressional District raised eyebrows after seemingly confusing a political term with a popular clothing chain. His campaign spokesman says it was a joke, not a gaffe.

Was it 'banana republic' or Banana Republic? Hines' comments draw international attention

The Republican nominee for North Carolina's 13th Congressional District raised eyebrows after seemingly confusing a political term with a popular clothing chain. His campaign spokesman says it was a joke, not a gaffe.

Laura Leslie, WRAL capitol bureau chief

FBI should have just asked for Trump documents, McCarthy says in Wake visit

If federal investigators wanted documents from former President Donald Trump, they didn't have to search his home; they should have just asked for them, the top Republican in the U.S. House of Representatives said during a Wake County visit Tuesday.

Travis Fain, WRAL state government reporter