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Paige Masten

The Charlotte Observer

Paige Masten is the deputy opinion editor for The Charlotte Observer. She covers stories that impact people in Charlotte and across the state. A lifelong North Carolinian, she grew up in Raleigh and graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill in 2021.

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LATEST FROM PAIGE MASTEN

Opinion

New data deflates GOP claims that noncitizen voting is a problem in NC | Opinion

Updated July 20, 2026 at 4:28 PM

Opinion

Trouble is brewing for Republicans in this red NC congressional district | Opinion

July 20, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Opinion

Four years later, it’s NC Republicans pleading for more national party help | Opinion

July 16, 2026 at 11:06 AM

Opinion

At Blanche confirmation hearing, the old Thom Tillis returns with a whimper | Opinion

Updated July 15, 2026 at 4:13 PM

Opinion

It’s time for Josh Stein to be a leader on the I-77 toll lane mess | Opinion

July 14, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Opinion

As Blanche hearing nears, Tillis may again decide the fate of a bad Trump nominee | Opinion

Updated July 15, 2026 at 9:22 AM

Opinion

New poll shows how NC voters’ affordability concerns could influence midterms | Opinion

July 7, 2026 at 12:31 PM

Opinion

More NC Republicans are unexpectedly standing up to Trump | Opinion

July 5, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Opinion

Finally, North Carolina Republicans have a budget. Here’s what’s good and bad | Opinion

Updated July 2, 2026 at 8:33 AM

Opinion

Latest ‘scandal’ in NC’s Senate race worsens Whatley’s authenticity problem | Opinion

June 29, 2026 at 11:54 AM

Opinion

Democrats’ polling advantage puts more NC districts in play for 2026 | Opinion

June 28, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Opinion

The lesson Republicans should learn from the SC governor runoff results | Opinion

June 24, 2026 at 11:39 AM

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