2026 N.C. Election Guide: Who’s On Your Ballot
The Assembly’s voter guide gives you the information you need to know heading to the polls this primary season.
The Politics of Dissent
As Anita Earls runs for re-election to the state Supreme Court, here’s what her dissents tell us about her judicial philosophy.
‘A Dumb Mistake’: U.S. House Candidate Suspended from Kalshi for Betting on Herself
Republican Laurie Buckhout bet on her own campaign, according to a settlement agreement with the online prediction market.
Three Races to Watch in Roy Cooper’s Backyard
Nash County is home to three state legislative races that could make or break a GOP supermajority.
U.S. Senate Candidates Could Skip Debating for First Time in Almost 30 Years
Neither Roy Cooper nor Michael Whatley is facing the scrutiny that a one-on-one forum can provide.
What the Duke Lacrosse Case Says About Roy Cooper
The Senate candidate won praise for declaring three players innocent as AG in 2007. Critics wish he’d done more for other defendants.
In District 11, It’s Underdog v. Underdog
Jennifer Balkcom inherited the nomination in a district friendly to Republicans. But Democrat Jamie Ager has the money, time, and name.
More Elections Coverage
U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards Abandoned His Reelection Bid. What Happens Now?
Next week, Republicans will choose a replacement for the Western North Carolina lawmaker on the November ballot. Here’s who might advance.
The Politics of a Prison-Release Settlement
As Roy Cooper runs for Senate, Republicans have seized on a 2021 settlement that compelled officials to reduce the prison population.
Berger-Page Election Fight Cost $13.6 Million
About 93% of the money spent in the North Carolina legislative race went to elevating state Senate leader Phil Berger’s failed reelection bid, new filings show.
The Billion-Dollar Election That Hasn’t Happened
North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race was expected to shatter records. So far, the money—and the intrigue—have gone elsewhere.
N.C. Rep. Sarah Stevens to Resign, Focus on Judicial Campaign
The Surry County Republican has served in the General Assembly since 2009. She is running to unseat Democratic Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls.
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