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Democrats lead early voting as NC's overall turnout surges above 1 million
RALEIGH, N.C. - It's been a week since in-person early voting started in North Carolina, and turnout is way up. More than 1.1 million North Carolinians have cast their ballots - a 38% increase from this point in the last midterm elections in 2022.
JD Vance makes pitch to undecided voters, bashes Roy Cooper at NC midterm rally
Vice President JD Vance is in North Carolina Monday for a midterm campaign rally as Republicans fight to keep the state's key U.S. Senate seat. Vance is appearing in Greensboro at the Koury Convention Center. The vice president's visit comes less than a week after President Donald Trump campaigned alongside former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley in Gastonia. Whatley is running against former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by outgoing GOP Sen.
Vice President JD Vance to visit Greensboro, campaign for NC Republicans
By Kyle Ingram, The News & Observer (Raleigh) Vice President JD Vance plans to visit Greensboro on Monday for a midterm rally as Republicans seek to hold control of the state's open U.S. Senate seat. Senate candidate Michael Whatley welcomed Vance's visit in a social media post on Friday, writing "North Carolina needs a fighter in the Senate who will stand with VP Vance and President Trump in the Senate!"
Vice President JD Vance to visit Greensboro, campaign for NC Republicans
Follow Vice President JD Vance to visit Greensboro, campaign for NC Republicans Sat, September 19, 2026 at 10:50 AM EDT Vice President JD Vance speaks at The Power House on March 13, 2026 in Rocky Mount. File photo. Vice President JD Vance plans to visit Greensboro on Monday for a midterm rally as Republicans seek to hold control of the state's open U.S. Senate seat.
Vice President JD Vance to visit Greensboro, campaign for NC Republicans
GASTONIA, North Carolina (AP) — President Donald Trump tested his midterm campaign appeal Wednesday in North Carolina as he tries to help his handpicked Republican Senate hopeful and former national party chairman Michael Whatley shore up his campaign against Democratic former Gov. Roy Cooper. The president and Whatley embraced each other — and offered withering attacks on Cooper — in Trump's first campaign rally since his unusual midterm convention in Dallas.
NC appeals court rules against Stein's challenge to elections board power shift
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Sam Page sues Phil Berger's son, alleging interference in NC Senate campaign
RALEIGH, N.C. - Sam Page, whose shocking victory in this year's Republican primary ousted longtime North Carolina Senate leader Phil Berger, is now suing Berger's son in federal court. Page, who is the sheriff of Rockingham County, alleges that county commissioner Kevin Berger engaged in a campaign of retaliation against him for running against his father, including by intentionally destroying his campaign finance records.
Sam Page sues Phil Berger's son, alleging interference in NC Senate campaign
RALEIGH, N.C. — Sam Page, whose shocking victory in this year’s Republican primary ousted longtime North Carolina Senate leader Phil Berger, is now suing Berger’s son in federal court. Page, who is the sheriff of Rockingham County, alleges that county commissioner Kevin Berger engaged in a campaign of retaliation against him for running against his father, including by intentionally destroying his campaign finance records.
NC Republicans advance new constitutional amendments to strip governor's power
RALEIGH, N.C. - North Carolina Republicans on Tuesday advanced two constitutional amendments that would strip power from Democratic Gov. Josh Stein. One amendment, introduced as House Bill 144, would remove Stein's appointments to the State Board of Education - making all of those positions elected instead.
NC Republicans advance new constitutional amendments to strip governor's power
RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina Republicans on Tuesday advanced two constitutional amendments that would strip power from Democratic Gov. Josh Stein. One amendment, introduced as House Bill 144, would remove Stein’s appointments to the State Board of Education — making all of those positions elected instead.
NC lawmakers gave autism nonprofit $2 million. Much went to a former colleague.
Q’s Corner is pictured on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in High Point, N.C. AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Brandon’s firm was paid fundraising fees set at 20% up to $350,000. OSBM disallowed $350,000 paid to Brandon and nearly $59,000 to other vendors. The Wake County DA requested an SBI investigation of lobbying allegations. Former state Rep.
NC lawmakers scrap controversial land acquisition plan after local outcry
Kyle Ingram North Carolina lawmakers on Tuesday scrapped a hotly contested proposal to allow one county to unilaterally acquire land in three others amid fierce opposition from local leaders. The bill, Senate Bill 214 , would have allowed Franklin County, located northeast of Raleigh, to acquire property in Halifax, Vance and Warren counties without the approval of the local boards of commissioners.
Foushee leads Allam in Democratic NC primary, but race likely headed for recount
The Democratic primary for North Carolina’s bluest congressional district is likely headed to a recount after U.S. Rep. Valerie Foushee led her challenger, Durham County Commissioner Nida Allam, by less than 1% on Tuesday night, according to unofficial results.
NC auditor hires former GOP director in new 'election integrity' oversight role
The former director of the North Carolina Republican Party has a new role: election oversight for the state auditor's office. Dallas Woodhouse, who led the state GOP from 2015 to 2019, will serve as the election liaison in Auditor Dave Boliek's office. The newly created position will make Woodhouse the point person between the auditor's office and the state's 100 county election boards.
NC Court of Appeals gives over 60,000 challenged voters 15 days to prove eligibility
In a split decision, a panel of judges on the North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled Friday that tens of thousands of votes cast in the contested 2024 Supreme Court race should be recounted and verified — potentially flipping the election results. The court ordered that over 60,000 voters whose eligibility has been challenged by Republican Jefferson Griffin should be given 15 days to provide documentation to election workers showing they are able to vote.
Under the Dome: Should NC require labels for lab-grown meat?
Good morning and welcome to the Under the Dome newsletter. I’m Caitlyn Yaede. Gov. Josh Stein unveiled his budget proposal on Wednesday morning — a key part of the budget-making process in which the governor sets spending expectations for lawmakers. Then Stein capped the day by signing the legislature’s latest package of Helene recovery money. We’ve got stories breaking down Stein’s spending and tax requests and the new round of disaster relief funding.
Under the Dome: Why the NC auditor wants a major increase in staff
The North Carolina General Assembly’s budget season officially kicked off on Tuesday with a slew of briefings for House and Senate members. Nonpartisan staff from the Fiscal Research Division, which does all the behind-the-scenes work on the budget process, gave an overview about the process itself as well as drilling down into funding areas. There will be more budget meetings on the legislature’s main business days — Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday — for the next few weeks.
NC House passes bill to give Republicans majority on elections board, strip governor’s power
The North Carolina House passed a bill Tuesday stripping incoming Democratic Gov. Josh Stein of all appointments to the State Board of Elections and giving them to a newly elected Republican official. Currently, the board’s members are appointed by the governor, who is allowed to appoint a 3-2 majority of their own party. That means Democrats have controlled the board since 2017, when Gov. Roy Cooper took office, and would continue to do so throughout Stein’s term.
NC House passes bill to give Republicans majority on elections board, strip governor’s power
The North Carolina House passed a bill Tuesday stripping incoming Democratic Gov. Josh Stein of all appointments to the State Board of Elections and giving them to a newly elected Republican official. Currently, the board’s members are appointed by the governor, who is allowed to appoint a 3-2 majority of their own party. That means Democrats have controlled the board since 2017, when Gov. Roy Cooper took office, and would continue to do so throughout Stein’s term.
Democrat Allison Riggs takes lead in NC Supreme Court race, but it’s not the final count
Wake County’s final vote count Friday helped vault Democrat Allison Riggs, who had trailed her opponent since Election Night, to a narrow lead in her race to keep her seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court. The count flipped the result of a razor-thin state Senate race to Democrats, too – meaning both races could be headed toward recounts. But first, Wake’s election board members spent an hour debating the eligibility of voters who died before Election Day.
Election Day 2024 live updates: 2 NC precincts get extended voting time + fact checks, more
It’s Election Day and polls are open until 7:30 p.m. in North Carolina. Check back here throughout the day for live updates on what’s happening at the polls in the Triangle, the state and around the country. Here’s the latest: BOE holds emergency meeting, extends voting in two NC precincts Updated: 4:15 p.m.: The bipartisan State Board of Elections voted to extend voting by thirty minutes in two precincts: one in Wilson County and one in Burke County.
NC breaks early voting record, with Republicans slightly ahead of Democrats in turnout Original
With two days left until Election Day, early voting has ended in North Carolina — and the turnout looks different from 2020. More voters cast their ballots during early voting than ever before, far fewer voters used mail-in voting and registered Republicans, breaking with long-held trends, slightly outpaced Democrats in early voting turnout. Some Republicans see reason for celebration in those numbers, but the overall picture may be more complicated.
Will lawsuits, misinformation ‘lay the groundwork’ for NC election challenges? What to know
The specter of former President Donald Trump’s false election claims still looms four years after his defeat, especially in battleground North Carolina, which could be the decisive state in determining whether Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris takes the White House.
Some Western NC counties hit by Helene changed early voting plans. Here are the details.
READ MORE Hurricane Helene swept across the Southeast, causing major flooding and destruction throughout North Carolina. Here is ongoing coverage from The News & Observer and The Charlotte Observer about Hurricane Helene and the aftermath, particularly in Western North Carolina. Expand All Due to the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene, some counties in Western North Carolina are changing their early voting plans.
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