A number of important state legislative and congressional races are within the recount threshold.
Bryan Anderson
Bryan Anderson is a politics reporter for The Assembly, covering state government and anchoring our twice-weekly politics newsletter, The Caucus. He previously covered elections, voting access, and state government for WRAL-TV, The Associated Press, and The News & Observer.
What to Expect in the State Senate Succession Fight
Four Republicans are vying to succeed Senate leader Phil Berger next year. Here’s the process for selecting his replacement.
Five Takeaways From the 2026 Midterms in North Carolina
Democrats delivered a total shellacking of Republicans across all levels of government.
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.
Don Davis Prevails in Eastern N.C. Congressional Rematch
Democratic U.S. Rep. Don Davis fended off a challenge from Republican Laurie Buckhout in the sprawling 1st District.
Dems Head Into Election Day With Early Voting Edge
Black and unaffiliated voters were motivated to vote early this year, as were people in three counties with competitive state legislative races.
ALE Investigating Business Located at State House Candidate’s Property
Officials received a complaint about a business located at GOP candidate Charles Taylor’s Lee County building.
N.C. Residents Inundated with Mailers Urging Them to Vote. Here’s What to Know.
A group has flooded mailboxes encouraging North Carolinians to cast a ballot, including some who already have.
Don Davis Tests His New Boundaries
Rep. Don Davis is reaching out to voters of different parties in hopes of hanging onto his seat in a redrawn district.
Democrats Are Trouncing Republicans In Early Voting
Compared to 2022, turnout is down for Republicans but substantially up for Democrats and unaffiliated voters.



