Despite rejection by her party over past social media comments, Shelly Headen is continuing her challenge to Rep. Blust for Guilford district.

North nearly pulled off an upset in a Forsyth district no one thought was competitive in 2024. She might have a better chance in 2026.

Growing pains, schools and property taxes are hot issues in each of the three close NC legislative contests in Wake County in 2026.

From proposed constitutional amendments about taxes and voter ID to a range of local referendums, 2026 NC voters will face ballot questions.

Answers to frequently asked questions about mail-in voting in North Carolina, which gets underway Sept. 4, the earliest in the nation.

Anita Earls and Sarah Stevens compete for voters' attention and make case for why people should back them in race for NC Supreme Court seat.

Poor working conditions, lack of support staff, lower salary than promised and doubts about ballot security drove Anson director to resign.

Early voting sites at UNCG and NC A&T are key issue for the Guilford County Board of Elections. Nonunanimous decision goes to State Board.

Decisions by state and local election boards in NC over early voting sites and handling of personnel issues face pushback over partisanship.

Dallas Woodhouse resigned from NC auditor's office as more of his pressure on county election boards over early voting plans came to light.

About a year late, NC legislators agree on budget with a range of pay increases and tax cuts. It gets broad support but not everyone pleased.

Despite passage by NC House, omnibus elections bill may not have the bipartisan backing to survive a veto and may not fare well in NC Senate.

Some movement seems to be taking place on controversial provisions in a massive NC election bill, but several outcomes remain possible.

Final version of NC omnibus elections bill and if it could survive a veto remain to be seen. Proposals include wide range of measures.

Legislation to ax NC early voting days in primary and general elections in various ways is under discussion, but the outcome is uncertain.

Onslow legislators who dislike outcome of Jacksonville elections push to change how city elects council, could reduce Black representation.

Issues that arose in primaries around voting sites are coming up for general elections. Local board members report pressure from NC auditor.

Bladen County, NC, was considering a proposal that could have eliminated commission seats created to give Black voters a greater voice.

As legislators advance property tax ballot measure designed in part to turn out voters, NC counties warn that one size doesn't fit all.

NC legislative leaders agree on healthcare, raises, tax cuts. Still uncertain on some spending. Unclear if budget deal could survive veto.

Campaign finance records show Duke Energy has been generous to NC lawmakers. Some policy decisions seem to show generosity in return.

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Leading Democrats from across US and NC converge on Raleigh for NewDEAL network summit to discuss winning strategies for messaging, governing.

A proposed NC bill would intervene in Franklin County water dispute with nearby Henderson, change terms for Forsyth school board.

Movement on state budget and Medicaid funding near top of the agenda as lawmakers return to Raleigh for 2026 session.

Divided State Board of Elections votes to use SAVE to target small number of noncitizens voting. Some worry citizen voters will be affected.

The lack of a budget and other unfinished business from 2025 leaves a lot for NC lawmakers to tackle in 2026 short session.

A coalition frustrated with votes of several NC House Democrats to override vetoes worked successfully to unseat those legislators in primary.

Complaint claims a donation to the Cumberland GOP violated NC law and a current county election board member knew. She denies wrongdoing.

Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page has won his primary challenge against NC Senate leader Phil Berger, who conceded Tuesday.

No more printing NC voter registration forms will cut costs, NC election board says. Advocacy groups question timing, motive, legality.

Powerful NC Senate leader formally requests a recount in election contest he trails by 23 votes. Protest over ballots could also be coming.

Republican primary voters narrowly picked Sam Page to replace powerful NC Sen. Phil Berger, but recounts or protests are expected.

Several incumbents went down and turnout was high in the NC primary. But a deeper dive shows more than one factor underlying those trends.

Recount, possibly multiple ones, expected in nailbiter Republican NC Senate primary between Page and Berger. Court challenges could follow.

Whatley campaign, with less name recognition and cash, frames Cooper as soft-on-crime. Cooper emphasizes economic woes.

Early voting was up in this year's NC primary election cycle compared to recent midterms. Election directors credit interest in local races.

Berger is outgunning his opponent with Trump endorsement and campaign cash, but well-known Rockingham sheriff is mounting a tough challenge.

Two Democratic legislators from Mecklenburg County who have helped the GOP override several vetoes are facing primary battles.

Different issues in different parts of NC have led to more GOP incumbents facing a primary challenger for legislative seats.

Some voters skeptical of state election board's stated aim of improving information in databases with campaign of letters.

Rev. William J. Barber II tells thousands gathered to oppose authoritarian measures that turnout at the polls can blunt right-wing moves.

In Northeastern NC, two key legislative contests feature a primary election fight for candidates who voted with GOP to override vetoes.

Students at NC A&T, WCU and UNCG went to court to get early voting sites on campuses for the primary. The judge said no.

NC State Board of Elections rejects Dupre candidacy over use of nonresidential address. Some want crackdown on other voters who do this.

Student plaintiffs at WCU, NC A&T and UNCG say early voting site denial on campuses is a discriminatory move by election board Republicans.

Commissioners in Gates, Granville, Hyde and Wayne counties want revenue from 0.25% sales tax increase. Convincing NC voters not easy.

Students at NC A&T object to mentality of letting 'grown ups' decide primaries, respond with organized service to drive students to vote.