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Essential coverage of town councils, county commissioners, the N.C. General Assembly, executive decisions, and civic policy affecting North Carolina residents.

Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash · Stock photo ELECTION DAY

Election Day 2026 in North Carolina: What Voters Need to Know

Election Day 2026 in North Carolina is underway with polls open across the state. Early voting already passed 2.8 million ballots as voters decide the U.S. Senate race, General Assembly control, and local contests.

The Morning Statehouse Briefing

The North Carolina day, before it begins. In one email.

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