Voter registrations grow, with 8 in 10 choosing independence

(The Center Square) – With North Carolina’s primary work in the rearview mirror, voter registrations are rebounding following four weeks of declines overall and in each of the three major voting blocs.

All had gains for the most recent seven days as reported Saturday by the State Board of Elections.

The 13,400 increase had an 81.4% share bolster the unaffiliated bloc. Republicans gain 12.8%, or 1,710, and Democrats 7.4% (991).

The nation’s ninth largest state counts 7,719,656 registrations from its 11.2 million population. The independents grew in share to 39.3% (more than 3 million), more than 707,000 greater than Republicans (30.1%), and more than 717,000 greater than Democrats (30%). The Libertarian Party has 46,448 (0.6%) and the Green Party 4,498 (0.05%).

Before the past week, Democrats had endured eight consecutive weeks of decline and Republicans four in a row. Routine maintenance throughout ...