North Carolina’s congressional delegation will look radically different come January.
November 2026
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WTF Just Happened?
The Democratic rout went beyond a blue fever dream. It seemed inexplicable. So we got some experts to explain it.
Posted inHigher Education
What the Midterms Mean for Higher Ed in North Carolina
Legislative victories across North Carolina and the country have given Democrats new leverage over higher education, but it’s not yet clear what they can do with it.
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North Carolina Elections Drew More Than $15 Million in Kalshi Bets
Online prediction markets offered insight into how bettors thought races would turn out–and their willingness to put money behind it.
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Five Takeaways From the 2026 Midterms in North Carolina
Democrats delivered a total shellacking of Republicans across all levels of government.
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State Rep. Tricia Cotham Defeated in Mecklenburg
The matchup was expected to be among the tightest state legislative races.
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A House on Fire
Democrats thought they might pick up one U.S. House seat in North Carolina in 2026. It could be as many as seven.
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Live by Trump, Die by Trump
The president made Michael Whatley the Senate hopeful, then killed his Senate hopes—with huge down-ballot consequences.
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Democrats Flip N.C. House, Republicans on Track for Narrow Senate Majority
Split control of the General Assembly could create substantial gridlock as lawmakers work on a two-year spending plan in 2027.
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State Sen. Michael Lee Loses Reelection Bid
Newcomer Jessica Bichler defeated the Wilmington Republican in a race Senate Democrats have long targeted.
